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Resolving Boundary Disputes in Pennsylvania

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New Jersey CLE Approved 7.2 Total
New York CLE Approved 7 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 Total
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6 hours
Brian Smith
Paul Toner
Ben Irwin
Neil Hilkert
With Brian H. Smith from Fidelity National Law Group + 3 others

Thu, Jun 25, 00:00 AM – 00:00 PM

Product ID 101845

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Overview

A Comprehensive Guide to Resolving Disputes Over Boundaries, Easements, and Encroachments

Disagreements over easements, encroachments, and property lines are contentious, time-sensitive situations that require skilled attorneys. How comprehensive is your knowledge of the top boundary dispute resolution methods? If tensions escalate, can you strategically deploy prescriptive easements, quiet title actions, and other tools of the trade to swiftly secure favorable outcomes for your clients? In this information-packed overview, you will not only receive a comprehensive knowledge of the inner workings of the top boundary dispute resolution mechanisms, but you will also gain valuable strategies on using the most appropriate methods that specific situations warrant. Gain a valuable edge in your next boundary dispute - register today!

  • Perfect your knowledge of the top boundary dispute resolution methods, including prescriptive easements, quiet title actions, and curative deeds.
  • Confidently handle contentious property line issues, including encroaching fences, problem trees on property lines, and more.
  • Resolve thorny situations where property sellers fail to transfer necessary easements to buyers.
  • Confidently determine the legality of unauthorized access roads running across one property to another.
  • Ensure quiet title actions are handled in an ethically compliant manner.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. The Top Boundary Dispute Resolution Methods Explained: A Hands-On Guide to Their Mechanics and Procedures
  2. Using the Top Methods to Tackle Easement Disputes
  3. Using the Top Methods to Resolve Boundary Line and Encroachment Disputes
  4. Continuous Trespass: Using Prescriptive Easements, Adverse Possession Rules, and Other Top Methods to Resolve Disputes
  5. Oil, Gas, and Mineral Rights Disputes: Employing the Top Methods
  6. Ethical Considerations

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Credit Status Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 7.2 Total
New York CLE Approved 7 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 Total
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  1. The Top Boundary Dispute Resolution Methods Explained: A Hands-On Guide to Their Mechanics and Procedures

    1. Prescriptive Easements, Boundary by Acquiescence, and Adverse Possession
    2. Quiet Title Actions: Their Uses, Mechanics, and More
    3. Reviewing Existing Contracts and Agreements
    4. Consulting Surveys and Legal Descriptions
    5. Curative Deeds (Quitclaim, Warranty) and Boundary Agreements: Uses, Drafting Considerations, etc.
    6. Title Insurance Endorsements During Real Estate Closings
    7. Alternate Dispute Resolution Methods and Litigation

  2. Using the Top Methods to Tackle Easement Disputes

    1. Types of Easements Explained (Express, Necessity, Prescriptive, Implied, etc.)
    2. Impeding Use of Easements
    3. Easement Maintenance Disputes
    4. Blocking Ingress and Egress
    5. Obstructing Views
    6. Failure to Transfer an Easement to a Successive Property Owner
    7. Trespass and Encroachment on Easements
    8. Considerations for Conservation Easements

  3. Using the Top Methods to Resolve Boundary Line and Encroachment Disputes

    1. Ascertaining an Encroachment Exists
    2. Disputed Property Lines
    3. Misplaced or Lost Monuments and Boundary Markers
    4. Party Wall Disputes
    5. Fences and Retaining Walls
    6. Spite Fences
    7. Encroachments by Buildings and Other Structures
    8. Roof Overhangs
    9. Large Trees on Property Lines: Potential and Actual Damage, Pruning, and Other Issues

  4. Continuous Trespass: Using Prescriptive Easements, Adverse Possession Rules, and Other Top Methods to Resolve Disputes

    1. Unauthorized Occupants of Dwellings and Other Structures
    2. Crops, Cattle, and Other Unauthorized Agricultural Uses
    3. Continuous Recreational Trespass
    4. Unauthorized Access Roads Across Neighboring Properties
    5. Access Roads and Other Trespasses on Government Properties
    6. Dealing With Paper Streets

  5. Oil, Gas, and Mineral Rights Disputes: Employing the Top Methods

    1. Split Estate Issues: Surface Owners Leasing Severed Oil and Gas Rights
    2. Oil and Gas Well and Infrastructure Encroachment
    3. Misplaced and Unauthorized Wells and Infrastructure
    4. Eminent Domain Disputes Over Pipelines
    5. Disputes Over Landowners' Rights of Use

  6. Ethical Considerations

    1. Acting in Good Faith
    2. Following the Limitations Imposed by Statute and Common Law
    3. Truthfulness in Negotiations
    4. Dealing With Difficult Clients
    5. Calculating Attorneys' Fees
    6. Ethics in Quiet Title Actions

Who Should Attend

This basic-to-intermediate level online seminar on resolving boundary disputes is for:

  • Attorneys
  • Surveyors
  • Engineers
  • Government Officials
  • Title Agents
  • Title Adjusters
  • Title Insurance Underwriters
  • Real Estate Agents
  • Paralegals

Speakers

Brian H Smith
Brian H.
Smith
Fidelity National Law Group
Paul J Toner
Paul J.
Toner
Toner Law Group, PLLC
Ben Irwin
Ben
Irwin
Bowles Rice LLP
Neil M Hilkert
Neil M.
Hilkert
PAX Legal, Inc.
Speaker bio
Brian H Smith

Brian H. Smith

Fidelity National Law Group
Brian Smith

is an attorney with Fidelity National Law Group, where he focuses his practice in all aspects of creditors' rights, including residential and commercial mortgage foreclosures, title insurance defense, ejectments/evictions, replevins, representation of creditors in bankruptcy court, collections, and general commercial litigation. Mr. Smith is admitted to practice in all Pennsylvania state courts, before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, and the U.S. District courts for the Eastern, Middle and Western districts of Pennsylvania. He earned his B.A. degree from Dickinson College and his J.D. degree from Widener University School of Law.

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Paul J Toner

Paul J. Toner

Toner Law Group, PLLC
Paul Toner

is a founding partner of Toner Law Group, PLLC, a real estate boutique located in Center City Philadelphia. His practice areas include real estate law, appellate practice, Act 135 litigation, municipal law, construction litigation, commercial transactions, commercial litigation, tax sales and condominium/planned community development and litigation. His appellate advocacy has secured multiple precedential decision on matters such as the Abandon and Blighted Property Conservatorship Act, Pennsylvania Religious Freedom Protection Act, Eminent Domain Code, Local Tax Enabling Act, Uniform Planned Communities Act and riparian setbacks under the Philadelphia Zoning Code. Mr. Toner earned his B.A. degree from St. Joseph's University, his J.D. degree from Penn State-Dickinson School of Law and has been a regular presenter for National Business Institute for over ten years. He is active in both the legal and local community, having appeared before Philadelphia City Council and served on community organizations such as the South of South Neighbor Association (SOSNA) and the Chestnut Hill Conservancy. Mr. Toner resides in Philadelphia with his wife and three children.

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Ben Irwin

Ben Irwin

Bowles Rice LLP
Ben Irwin

is special counsel at Bowles Rice LLP. He brings nearly two decades of experience at the intersection of energy law, land management, and regulatory compliance, with a deep focus on oil and gas matters across the Appalachian Basin. Mr. Irwin has experience leading operated and non-operated asset strategy, negotiating complex agreements, and advising on title, due diligence, and acquisition matters. He earned his law degree from Duquesne University School of Law, and a bachelor of fine arts degree from the University of Pittsburgh. Mr. Irwin is admitted to practice law before the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.

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Neil M Hilkert

Neil M. Hilkert

PAX Legal, Inc.
Neil Hilkert

, PAX Legal, Inc. co-founder, finds himself wearing three hats on most days: seasoned attorney, licensed real estate agent, and spirited entrepreneur. He relishes all three as he strategizes and navigates clients' most challenging and intricate property-related issues, a passion that drives his achievement. From a broad portfolio of non-litigation condominium, community, commercial, and residential legal success stories, to an ardent knowledge and application of construction defect liability, credentialed mediation, extensive litigation experience, and as a business owner, Mr. Hilkert embodies all things business and particularly real estate. He shares that intelligence and fervor with clients to help them solve problems and achieve their goals. A veteran attorney licensed in Pennsylvania and New Jersey and respected for both his legal and business acumen, Mr. Hilkert is an authority and distinguished instructor of continuing education at the National Business Institute and other esteemed organizations. At the end of the day, he cares most about two things: achieving a client's desired outcomes and getting there with integrity. When Mr. Hilkert's not piloting real estate legal solutions or innovating more efficient client services, he and his wife, enjoy fitness, working, and taking in nature in the great outdoors on 300 acres in central Pennsylvania.

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