Client first
Trial Ready
Integrity Driven
CORSAUT & WAYLAND, LLP
Over 25 Years of Protecting the Your Rights
Real Estate Law & Construction Law Attorneys
Serving Folsom, CA & the Greater Sacramento Region
Legal problems tied to property and construction move fast, and the cost of delay can be real. Corsaut & Wayland is a civil law firm built on dedication to your legal objectives and a collaborative attorney-client relationship, with a practical focus on real estate transactions, real estate disputes, and construction disputes.
The firm’s team emphasizes clear communication, tailored strategy, and trial-ready preparation to pursue efficient resolutions through negotiation, settlement, or litigation when necessary.
Greg Wayland & Mathew Corsaut, Partners
Construction Law
Defect claims, contractor overcharge/abandonment, owner breach, subcontractor nonpayment, contractor defense.
Construction law protects your position on a project when scope, cost, schedule, or workmanship becomes disputed. Corsaut & Wayland helps owners, general contractors, and subcontractors resolve contract, payment, delay, and defect issues before they snowball into expensive claims.
If you are facing a claim, or want to prevent one, the best first step is early triage: confirm what matters, what is provable, what deadlines control, and what happens next right now.
Real Estate Law
High-end property disputes, seller non-disclosure, purchase agreement enforcement.
Real estate law protects your investment when a deal, document, or property condition creates risk. Corsaut & Wayland assists clients with transactions and disputes involving purchase agreements, commercial leases, title and boundary issues, easements, broker disputes, and construction-related claims.
When you need a trusted, local team that can move quickly, start with a matter review focused on deadlines, leverage, and cost predictability - so you know the next step up front.
Why Corsaut & Wayland
A Practical Process Built for Outcomes, Not Noise
A results-driven approach for high-stakes property and construction matters.
High-End Client Service and Availability
Corsaut & Wayland is built around a customer-service approach to the attorney-client relationship. Clients can expect responsive communication, attention to detail, and real availability when issues are time-sensitive.
What this means for you:
- Clear answers and timely follow-through
- A team that stays engaged, not distant
- Consistent attention to the details that move outcomes
Strategy Built Around Your Objectives
No two matters are the same, and the approach should not be either. Corsaut & Wayland listens first, then builds a plan around the client’s objectives - whether the goal is fast resolution, leverage in negotiation, or positioning for litigation.
What this means for you:
- A strategy that fits your situation
- A clear path forward based on priorities
Detail-Driven Approach That Protects Leverage
In construction and real estate disputes, details control leverage. Corsaut & Wayland is deliberate about documentation, timelines, and the facts that can be proven - because thorough preparation is often what separates strong claims from weak ones.
What this means for you:
- A focus on what is provable, not noise
- Fewer surprises as the matter develops
- Better positioning for negotiation or litigation
Trial-Ready Litigation When It Matters
Corsaut & Wayland takes a trial-ready approach to litigation. When a dispute cannot be resolved efficiently, the firm puts claims and defenses forward in an informed, deliberate, and thorough manner to pursue the client’s litigation objectives.
What this means for you:
- Prepared advocacy, not posturing
- A disciplined process built for real outcomes
- Confidence that the case is being developed properly
Integrity, Fairness, and Transparent Expectations
Clients deserve honesty about risks, options, and what comes next. Corsaut & Wayland prides itself on integrity and genuine care for the client’s outcome, with a fair and transparent approach from the start.
What this means for you:
- Clear expectations and straightforward guidance
- A process aligned to both risk and cost realities
- A relationship built on trust, not hype
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A Process Built for High-Stakes Real Estate and Construction Matters
Clear strategy, disciplined documentation, and practical next steps - from first review through resolution.
Real estate and construction issues move fast and get expensive quickly. Below is our 5-step process - how we clarify objectives, build the record, negotiate strategically, stay litigation-ready, and keep decisions cost-aware.
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Our 5-Step Process:
Clarify Objectives
We start by clarifying deadlines, key documents, and the real business objective. You get a straightforward view of options, likely friction points, and what matters most right now.
Review Key Documents
Real estate and construction outcomes often turn on documentation. We help organize the record, identify gaps, and structure next steps so your position is supported and consistent.
Strategic Negotiation.
Many disputes can be resolved with strong demand letters, clear terms, and focused negotiation. When settlement makes sense, we drive it. When it doesn’t, we prepare for the next phase.
Litigation Readiness
If negotiation stalls, we shift to litigation readiness: tighten the record, lock in a clear theory of the case, and map next moves. We file only when leverage and objectives require it.
Cost Predictability
Legal work should feel managed, not chaotic. We focus on the actions that move the outcome, explain tradeoffs in plain terms, and help you choose a path that fits the economics of the matter.
Common Legal Disputes We Resolve
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Real Estate Disputes
Home Flipper Non-Disclosures & Misleading
I just purchased a property from a home flipper and they did not disclose a variety of defects that have started to notice over time. We are experiencing water intrusion and discovered extensive dry rot in places that were painted over or had siding/wood installed over damage.
Seller Refuses to Close Escrow
We entered into a purchase agreement with a seller who is refusing to close escrow with us, and we did everything we were supposed to do. We want the seller to close escrow with us.
Buyer Delayed Performance
We are selling our property, and the buyer is delaying performance and we are worried that they are not going to perform as required. What do we do and what are our rights.
Seller Failed to Disclose Water Damage
We bought a new house and the seller did not tell us about problems that we think they knew about. We are now experiencing problems with work they did that was not permitted. Also, we found evidence of water damage in areas that was covered up with paint.
Construction Disputes
New Home Defects - Builder Defects
We purchased a new home from a builder and are experiencing defects with the property. The windows are not sealed and weather proof, the doors are not closing properly, the nails are popping out of the drywall.
Contractor Overcharged - Abandoned Project
We hired a contractor to build an addition or repair our house, and they overcharged us, did defective work, and then abandoned the project after we refused to pay the unjustified charges.
Homeowner Breach - Contractor Seeking Damages
Our construction company was hired to build or improve a residence, and the homeowner breached our agreement and refused to continue, after we spent considerable time and resources in the project. We would like to pursue claims and damages against the owner.
Subcontractor Not Paid By General Contractor
We are a subcontractor on a project and the general contractor failed to pay us and is refusing to compensate us for our work.
GC Sued For Sub’s Work - Enforce Sub Warranty / Shift Responsibility
We are a subcontractor on a project and the general contractor failed to pay us and is refusing to compensate us for our work.
Insurance & Coverage
Agent E&O Claim Denied - Defense & Indemnity Dispute
We are an agent who tendered our claim to errors and omissions insurance, and the insurance company is denying defense and indemnity. We'd like to enforce our contractual rights to coverage.
Property Owner Claim Denied - Property Damage Coverage Dispute
We are a property owner and filed an insurance claim to our insurance company for a loss at our property including property damage and the insurance company is denying coverage. We would like to enforce our rights.
Meet the Team Behind Corsaut & Wayland, LLP
Corsaut & Wayland’s team includes attorneys with deep experience in real estate litigation, transactions, and construction disputes, and backgrounds that support a practical understanding of the business realities behind legal conflicts.
Matthew A. Corsaut
Matthew provides practical guidance for real estate and construction matters, with a client-first focus on clear next steps, responsive communication, and detail-driven preparation.
Gregory P. Wayland
Gregory brings a trial-ready, deliberate approach to real estate and construction disputes, built around the client’s objectives, strong documentation, and straightforward strategy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Corsaut & Wayland, LLP - FAQs
Do you handle pre-litigation negotiations?
Yes. Many matters benefit from early, structured negotiation when it aligns with your objectives and preserves cost control. The strategy depends on the documents, deadlines, and leverage available.
What documents should I bring?
Bring all contracts, amendments, change orders, key emails and texts, notices, invoices, payment records, photos, schedules, and any demand letters or claim documents. If you are not sure, send what you have - we will identify gaps.
Do you offer flat-fee contract or lease reviews?
This is a strong option for defined scopes such as contract review, lease review, or demand letter drafting. Offer this where it is operationally accurate for the firm.
What is the typical timeline for a dispute?
Timelines vary by issue, court venue, and the other side’s posture. A focused intake can usually identify the likely path and time horizon quickly.
Which counties or regions do you serve?
We are based in Folsom and serve clients throughout the Sacramento metro area, including Sacramento County and surrounding communities. For matters outside the Sacramento region, we can often assist on a case-by-case basis depending on the issue and venue.
Do you handle both residential and commercial matters?
Yes. We handle real estate and construction matters for both residential and commercial contexts, depending on the issue. We do not handle residential landlord-tenant matters.
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