Real Estate

Land Use and Boundary Disputes 101

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6 hours 6 minutes
Martin Shelton
Nathan Osborn
Michael Buckley
Michael Lewinski
David Horton
Eduardo Martinez
With Martin A. Shelton from Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith + 5 others
Recorded September 08, 2025
Product ID 100791

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Overview

Ensure Your Clients Can Use Their Property to Its Fullest Potential

You've just been notified that your client's dream project has hit a major roadblock as the city has denied their rezoning request. Meanwhile, their neighbor has built a fence that encroaches on their property line - and to top it off, there's an easement dispute that could delay construction even further. Your client is frustrated, and the stakes are high. How do you navigate this maze of zoning laws, boundary issues, and complex property rights?


This back-to-basics course provides the essential insights you need to resolve these issues (and more). Build your understanding of property law and gain actionable tips to tackle disputes. Register today!

  • Get practical tips for challenging adverse zoning decisions.
  • Determine the best solutions to fences, walls, overhanging trees, and other encroachments.
  • Understand the legal elements needed to claim adverse possession.
  • Learn how to address overuse of an easement and resolve interference with easement holder rights.
  • Anticipate what to do when stormwater runoff leads to environmental and nuisance claims.
  • Navigate the requirements and process the government must follow when condemning property.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Resolving Land Use and Zoning Conflicts
  2. Property Line/Boundary and Encroachment Disputes
  3. Adverse Possession Claims in a Nutshell
  4. Access and Easement Disputes
  5. Primer on Stormwater Runoff Disputes and Nuisance Claims
  6. Eminent Domain and Condemnation 101

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Product ID 100791

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California MCLE Paralegal Approved 6 Total
Alaska CLE Reciprocity 6 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 6 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 6 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 6 Total
California CLE Approved 6 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 7 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 6 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 6 Total
Florida CLE Approved 7 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 6 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 6 Total
Iowa CLE Approved 6 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 6 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 6 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 6 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 7 Total
Kentucky CLE Approved 6 Total
Louisiana CLE Approved 6 Total
Maine CLE Approved 6 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 6 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 6 Total
Mississippi CLE Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Approved 6 Total
North Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 6 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 6 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 6 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 7.2 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 6 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 6 Total
New York CLE Approved 7 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 6 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 7 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 6 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 Total
Rhode Island CLE Upon Request 6 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 6 Total
Texas CLE Approved 6 Total
Utah CLE Approved 6 Total
Virginia CLE Approved 6 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 6 Total
Washington CLE Approved 6 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 7 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 7.2 Total
Wyoming CLE Approved 6 Total
Delaware Certified Paralegal Program Approved 6 Total
Florida Registered Paralegal Approved 6 Total
Indiana Paralegal CLE Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved 6 Total
North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education Approved 6 Total
New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved 6 Total
Ohio Certified Paralegals Approved 6 Total
NFPA Approved 0 Total
Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved 6 Total
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Agenda

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  1. Resolving Land Use and Zoning Conflicts

    1. Disagreements Over Building Permits, Variances, or Special Use Permits
    2. Challenges to Rezoning Requests
    3. Zoning Appeals
    4. Constitutional Challenges
    5. Environmental Land Use Conflicts

  2. Property Line/Boundary and Encroachment Disputes

    1. Boundary Disputes
    2. Fences, Walls, Trees, Structures, and Other Encroachments
    3. Resolving Conflicting Surveys and Incorrect Boundary Markings
    4. Drafting Boundary Line Agreements

  3. Adverse Possession Claims in a Nutshell

    1. Criteria for Adverse Possession
    2. Exploring Continuous Possession and Other Key Areas of Contention Through Case Law
    3. Quiet Title Actions

  4. Access and Easement Disputes

    1. Access Issues
    2. Easement Creation via Prescription or Necessity
    3. Disputes Over Easement Maintenance and Repairs
    4. Unreasonable Use of the Easement
    5. Interference With the Easement Holder's Rights
    6. Termination or Modification

  5. Primer on Stormwater Runoff Disputes and Nuisance Claims

  6. Eminent Domain and Condemnation 101

    1. Constitutional Components
    2. Just Compensation
    3. Procedural Requirements
    4. Challenges to Eminent Domain

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for attorneys. Land use planning professionals, surveyors, and paralegals may also benefit.

Speakers

Martin A Shelton
Martin A.
Shelton
Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith
Nathan G Osborn
Nathan G.
Osborn
Montgomery Little & Soran, PC
Michael E Buckley
Michael E.
Buckley
Fennemore
Michael J Lewinski
Michael J.
Lewinski
Lewis Wagner, LLP
David P Horton
David P.
Horton
Kitsap Law Group
Eduardo V Martinez
Eduardo V.
Martinez
Eduardo Martinez, Attorney at Law
Speaker bio
Martin A Shelton

Martin A. Shelton

Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith
Martin Shelton

is a partner in the Atlanta office of Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith. He has more than 24 years of experience in environmental and land use law, including environmental issues in real estate transactions, site remediation, regulatory compliance, and environmental litigation. Mr. Shelton earned his B.A. degree from the University of North Carolina and his J.D. degree, cum laude, from Georgia State University College of Law. He is admitted to the trial and appellate courts in Georgia, Washington and the District of Columbia, U.S. Supreme Court, District of Columbia, Eleventh Circuit Courts of Appeal, and federal trial courts in Georgia and the District of Columbia. Mr. Shelton is a member of the American Bar Association, State Bar of Georgia, District of Columbia Bar Association and Washington State Bar Association.

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Nathan G Osborn

Nathan G. Osborn

Montgomery Little & Soran, PC
Nathan Osborn

is an equity shareholder with Montgomery Little & Soran, PC in Greenwood Village, Colorado. His practice is focused on real estate litigation, real estate transactions, and commercial litigation. Mr. Osborn also helps numerous real estate and medical businesses by acting as their full-service corporate attorney. In addition to his work for clients, he can be hired as an expert witness in cases involving real estate issues. Mr. Osborn is licensed to practice in Colorado and Nebraska.

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Michael E Buckley

Michael E. Buckley

Fennemore
Michael Buckley

is a director at Fennemore in Las Vegas; where his practice involves commercial real estate transactions, with an emphasis on lending (lenders and borrowers), acquisitions and dispositions and master-planned communities. Mr. Buckley chairs the Real Property Section of the State Bar of Nevada, and is an author and lead editor of the Nevada Real Property Practice and Procedure Manual published in 2021 by the State Bar of Nevada. He is a member of the American College of Real Estate Lawyers, American College of Mortgage Attorneys, and American College of Commercial Finance Lawyers. Mr. Buckley is admitted to practice in California and Nevada.

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Michael J Lewinski

Michael J. Lewinski

Lewis Wagner, LLP
Michael Lewinski

is a partner with Lewis Wagner, LLP, where his practice includes alternative dispute resolution, business services and real estate. A substantial portion of his is focused on real estate litigation, including landlord/tenant issues, foreclosure issues, eminent domain and real estate title issues. Mr. Lewinski earned his A.B. degree, summa cum laude, from Wabash College and his J.D. degree, cum laude, from Indiana University Maurer School of Law - Bloomington. He is a member of the Indiana State Bar Association and the Indianapolis Bar Association. Mr. Lewinski is admitted to practice in Indiana, and before the U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern districts of Indiana; and the U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit. He is also a lecturer at Butler University's Lacy School of business where he teaches two sections of business ethics and two sections of legal environment. Mr. Lewinski serves as pre law advisor for the University.

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David P Horton

David P. Horton

Kitsap Law Group
David Horton

is a principal in the Kitsap County firm of Kitsap Law Group. His practice focuses on civil litigation and real estate. Mr. Horton represents property owners, municipalities, businesses and individuals in real estate, construction, land use and other civil litigation. He is admitted to practice in all Washington courts, Federal Court for the Western District of Washington, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Mr. Horton has successfully tried and argued cases at all levels of Washington's courts, from municipal court to the Washington Supreme Court. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Florida. After college,Mr. Horton served as an officer in the United States Marine Corps. He then left active duty and earned his law degree, magna cum laude, from Seattle University School of Law.

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Eduardo V Martinez

Eduardo V. Martinez

Eduardo Martinez, Attorney at Law
Eduardo Martinez

is in self-practice with a primary focus in mediation, as well as contractual and business law, which he also teaches. He retired as a Captain from the U.S. Navy after 30 years and still consults on matters of national security. Dr. Martinez is currently on staff at Angelo State University, where he teaches intelligence and security studies. He is also on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Homeland and National Security Perspectives. Dr. Martinez has written articles involving transportation security and maritime cyberterrorism. He is a former special assistant attorney general for the state of Mississippi, and admitted to all Mississippi state and federal courts, Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S. Court of Military Appeals, U.S. Court of International Trade, and U.S. Supreme Court. Dr. Martinez earned his B.A. degree in government from the University of Texas, his M.A. degree in legal studies from Antioch University, his M.S.S. degree from the U.S. Army War College and his J.D. degree from the Mississippi College School of Law.

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