Sharma Law has been representing Bay Area clients in real estate matters since 2017. Led by Kavita Sharma, who has litigated real estate cases since 2006, we have developed a reputation for taking a dedicated hands on approach to each client’s case. Our experience has positioned us as the leading choice in Bay Area real estate litigation.
The Edge in Experience
Kavita has successfully litigated over 1600 real estate cases in the Bay Area, representing a wide variety of clients including landlords, HOAs, and property managers. Her experience sets her apart in a legal landscape known for its complexities. This experience also translates into familiarity with Bay Area judges, giving her the upperhand in reaching favorable verdicts and settlements.
Reliability
Through her years of dedication to Bay Area real estate matters, Kavita has earned a reputation for reliability amongst her peers. Her expertise is highly sought after by others in the field, allowing her to frequently work as a consultant in real estate litigation.
Trust
Kavita has a knack for building trust with her clients, which stems from her honesty and transparency. Her hands-on approach means that every client she takes on receives her full attention. Kavita prides herself in finding cost effective solutions, making her work extremely attractive to homeowners, property owners and landlords wishing to avoid extensive litigation.
Meet Kavita
After graduating from the University of California Hastings College of the Law, Kavita was admitted to the California Bar in 2005. She soon began practicing law with established firms in San Francisco, learning the ins and outs of Bay Area real estate law. In 2017, Kavita stepped out on her own, founding Sharma Law Group. She has since represented landlords, homeowners, property managers and others to settle a wide range of legal real estate issues including landlord/tenant disputes, HOA disputes, commercial leasing, buyer/seller disputes and many others. Her understanding and familiarity with the notoriously complex real estate laws of the Bay Area, combined with her hands-on commitment to settling cases early, makes her a perfect choice to represent you in any matter involving real estate in the Bay Area. In 2019, she was nominated by her other real estate attorneys to become Chair of the Real Property Section of the San Francisco Bar Association.
Bar Admissions
California, 2005
Illinois, 2006
Education
University of California, Hastings College of the Law
San Francisco, California
J.D. – 2005
University of Wisconsin
Madison, Wisconsin
B.A.
Major: History and History of Science
Published Works
Update Author, CALIFORNIA LANDLORD-TENANT PRACTICE GUIDE , CEB, 2ed, 2014, 2015 and 2020
Reconsidering Wrongful Eviction after Anti-SLAPP, CAL. REAL PROPERTY JOURNAL , 33(2), 2015
Interpreting the Anti-SLAPP Statute to Protect Landlords and Tenants: Avoiding the Harsh Results of Wallace v. McCubbin, 30(4) Cal. Real Property Journal (2012).
Representative Clients
Property Managers
Residential and Commercial Landlords
Condominium Owners
Homeowner Associations
Tenancy in Common Owners
Co-Owners/Partnerships
Recent Speaking Engagements
Annual Seminar on Landlord-Tenant Seminar, 2017– Present, Bar Association of San Francisco
Issues of Habitability, 2021, Bar Association of San Francisco
Landlord-Tenant Law In A Time Of Chaos, 2020, Bar Association of San Francisco
How Statewide Rent Control Will Change the Rules of the Game, 2019, Bar Association of San Francisco
Practical Solutions to Common Landlord/Tenant Problems, 2018, Bar Association of San Francisco
Detangling Co-ownership Disputes, 2018, State Bar of California, Real Property Annual Retreat
What Every Practitioner Needs to Know about Unpermitted Units, 2017, Bar Association of San Francisco
Insurance Coverage Issues in Real Property Cases, 2016, State Bar of California Annual Meeting
Judges’ Roundtable: Ethical Conduct in the Court, 2016, State Bar of California, Real Property Annual Retreat
The Pros and Cons of Using Standard Leases, 2015, State Bar of California, Real Property Annual Retreat
Honors And Awards
2023 Northern California Super Lawyers
2018, 2019 and 2020 Northern California Super Lawyers Rising Stars.
Morning Star Award, Real Property Law Section of the State Bar of California, 2015
Past Employment Positions
Pro Bono Activities
Services We Offer
HOA/TIC
We keep the peace by resolving complex issues in common interest developments.
Landlord Rights
We represent landlords in conflicts with their residential and commercial tenants.
Boundary/Neighbor
When property lines are blurred, we bring clarity to thorny neighborhood disputes.
Evictions
When push comes to shove, we are ready to fight for landlord property rights in court.