Real Estate

I handle the following types of matters: Escrow Disputes; Specific Performance; Partition (Co-Ownership Disputes- Family or Partners, ex-girlfriend/boyfriends); Seller/Broker Liability; Undisclosed Defects; Fraudulent Conveyance or Transfer of Property; Fraudulent Deeds, Loans, Liens or Encumberances; Mortgages/Foreclosures/ Interpleaders; Mortgage Fraud; Wrongful Foreclosure; Foreclosure Prevention; Debtor or Creditor Representation in Bankruptcy Court; and other "wacky" Real Estate Matters.  Most of my clients are from Riverside and Moreno Valley, or have problems in Riverside and Moreno Valley. However, I handle Real Estate issues throughout the entire Inland Empire.

Mortgage Law

Though I sometimes think of it as part of 'Real Estate' practice its really something different.  These kind of cases involve Foreclosure, Deed of Trust/Mortgage Disputes, Interpleader, Mortgage Broker/ Banker Liability, Repurchase Agreements,  and pretty much anything dealing with Debt secured by Real Estate. I can prevent wrongful foreclosure based on fraudulently obtained loans, and obtain Court Ordered Cancellation of the Promissory Notes and Deeds of Trust evidencing the Fraudulent Loans. Most of my clients are from Riverside and Moreno Valley, or have problems focused in Riverside and Moreno Valley. However I handle Mortgage Matters throughout the Inland Empire.

Business & Commercial Law

I handle both litgation and transactional work.

On the litigation side, I handle cases involving Breach of Contract, Collections, Subrogation, Partnership Disputes, Alter Ego Litigation (Piercing the Corporate Veil), Unfair Business Practices, Interference Contract, Employment/Independent Contractor Disputes,  Equipment Lease Disputes,  and Officer Guarantor Clauses. This includes Mediations and Arbitrations of Contracts or disputes.

On the Transaction side, I draft all types of agreements including Basic Contracts, Co-ownership/Co-Venturer Partnerships, Preliminary Business Proposals, Pre-Incorporation Agreements and Disclosues, Promissory Notes and Security/Collateral Agreements. I also organize Closely held Corporations, Non-Profit Organizations, Limited Liability Companies (LLC), Limited Partnerships with custom drafted operating agreements to suit your specific needs.  

Bankruptcy

When I say I deal with Bankruptcy I refer to the general practice of Bankruptcy Law.  I file petitions under  Chapter 7 (Liquidation) and Chapter 13 (Reorganization) for Consumers & Small Businesses. For Chapter 11 Petitions(larger business reorganizations) I associate with expert  co-counsel to provide the additional staff and expertise to obtain the results you want.  

In addition to petitions work, I also handle all trial & litigation matters arising within the Bankruptcy Court Context including Adversary Complaints for Fraud, Non-Discharge of Debt, Interspousal Debt, Fraudulent Conveyance, Motions for Relief From Stay, &  Objections to Plan.  I've represented debtors, creditors, and third parties in these types of matters.

Important notice required by Federal Law: I am  a debt relief agency pursuant to Federal Law §524 of Title 11 of the US Code. Thomas G. Hrouda, Attorney at Law,  provides legal assistance and helps people file for bankruptcy relief under the United States Bankruptcy Code.

Family Law

I handle contested and uncontested divorces, with a focus on disputes regarding characterization of separate vrs. community property and valuation issues.  I can can help you resolve such difficult issues as Property Division, Valuation of Assets, Debt Division, Custody and Visitation of Children, Child and Spousal Support, changing Wills and Trusts, Modification of Visitation Orders and Child and Spousal Support Orders.  I prefer to  handle family law matters that can be  handled in the Downtown Riverside Courts, though will handle cases through out Southern California.   I also handle deriviative type case involving the Bankrutpcy Court, post-divorce interspousal debt, and agreements between unmarried couples that must be enforced in regular civil court. 

LandLord-Tenant: Foreclosure & Rent Skimming

I will handle Landlord-Tenant Matters. Specifically, I focus on litigation of habitability, wrongful eviction,  disputed unlawful detainer, post-judgment collects, and lease-option fraud.

I am currently developing an expertise in representing Tenants in Mortgage Foreclosure Rent Skimming cases. If you have a case in this areas, I am eager to evaluate your case. If your Landlord Collected rent from you but did not pay the mortgage, you may have valuable legal rights to recover the rent paid and more.  Rent skimming cases are done on Contingency Fee and a Client pays only court costs.  For more details  of how this would work, contact me with the facts of your case.