Dirty Deeds

How to Win Real Estate Disputes

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Aug 10, 2025
Trey Wilson, a seasoned real estate attorney from San Antonio, shares invaluable insights from his extensive career in real estate law. He discusses what makes a good legal client and the importance of being solution-oriented. Trey recounts his journey from a military upbringing to shaping his career through pivotal experiences, including working in the Texas legislature. He also delves into navigating complex real estate disputes, emphasizing the art of negotiation, empathy, and the significance of building strong relationships in the legal field.
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Default HOA Approval Won With FedEx Proof

  • The HOA failed to respond and by Trey’s reading the covenants a default approval applied.
  • Trey used the FedEx receipt to prove notice and initially got the HOA to back off.
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Geothermal Wells And 90,000 Gallons

  • The project used geothermal wells and rainwater harvesting with roughly 90,000 gallons of storage.
  • Those technical installations became the core of neighbors' aesthetic and nuisance complaints.
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Ex Parte TRO Didn’t Halt The Project

  • Neighbors obtained an ex parte temporary restraining order to stop the build, but it lasted only days.
  • The client kept building while the litigation dragged on for years.
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