Representative Case Experience
With experience across complex commercial real estate disputes, Linda Rae Paul has provided expert analysis on escrow standard of care, title insurance practices, wire fraud, 1031 exchanges, and closing procedures in matters ranging from $1.8 million to $46 million.
10 Cases |
6 Plaintiff-Side |
2 Defense-Side |
4 States |
Escrow Standard of Care
Dispute between LLC entity members over a $9.85 million transaction. Opined on standard of care in handling instructions and processing purchase agreement amendments, and on communicating appropriately with clients during restructuring of the selling entity.
Written Report to Court · Utah
$2 million transaction involving closing services that resulted in a missed deadline for closing. Escrow agent fell below standard of care in handling deed preparation, communication with parties on closing status, additional instructions, and delay in closing. Retained as expert witness for plaintiff with trial testimony scheduled.
Trial Testimony Scheduled · Washington
Construction control disbursement escrow standard of care matter. Serving as consultant and expert witness for the defendant.
Consultant & Expert Witness · Nevada
Wire Fraud & Cybercrime
$2.7 million hard money lender transaction involving a fraudulent borrower and suspicious wire instructions. Opined on standard of care in following title company requirements, handling multiple instances of conflicting instructions from the parties, and managing a suspicious wire transaction.
Written Report · Deposition · California
$1.8 million REO transaction involving email spoofing, cybercrime, and wire fraud. Retained as consulting expert for plaintiff.
Consulting Expert · California
$46 million purchase transaction involving email spoofing, cybercrime, and wire fraud. Retained as consulting expert for plaintiff. Trial date to be determined.
Consulting Expert · California
1031 Exchange Disputes
$4.5 million court-ordered disposition with a 1031 exchange element that was not properly executed. Opined on the standard of care in handling seller documentation to effectuate a 1031 exchange.
Deposition · California
Title Review & Easement Disputes
Reviewed title reports, subdivision documents, and parcel ownerships. Retained as expert title consultant.
Title Consultant · California
Standard of care failure in an escrow transaction resulting in the recording of a reciprocal road right of way and public utility easement unknown to the purchaser. Retained as consultant for plaintiff.
Consultant · California
Financial Elder Abuse
Financial elder abuse in connection with the transfer of real property. Retained as expert witness for plaintiff.
Expert Witness · California
Geographic Reach: Linda Rae Paul has provided expert witness and consulting services in matters across California, Utah, Washington, and Nevada. She is available for engagements nationwide.
Retained by Both Sides: Ms. Paul has been retained by both plaintiff and defense counsel, reflecting her commitment to objective, fact-based analysis regardless of which party engages her services.