As one always learns post factum, the type of insurance policy i currently have doesnt cover the issue :(. I'm upgrading the policy now for the future, but at the present i'm on my own.

Did you file a claim with your homeowners' insurance company, and if so, why don't they represent you on th claim? Or, can they recommend a private party to do so?

Hamlet, I sent you an IM - check your inbox.

Thanks everyone. I used Gess's firm to close on a property, and i feel they wont be qualified to deal with my issue. I need someone who has connections with JC Building dept. and who has done similar disputes before.
Basically my neighbour's property collapsed into my backyard and he refuses to give me access to remove debris and fix the problem. By law he (being a higher ground) is fully responsible for the repairs, but i'm willing to pay for them just to get things done.
I do not want to go to court, but it seems like i have no choice. I need a mean, experience lawyer to help me.

I also used Joe Scanlon for a closing and would highly recommend him.

We used Jeremy Wallace of Gess Gess & Scanlon for a closing on an investment property and were very happy with him and the firm.

+1 on Joe Scanlan. I recently used him on a closing, but would also trust his litigation capabilities in this situation.

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Thats good that you are clear on where you "stand" Where did you get the survey. What is the dispute about anyway and why can't the city get involved ? It sounds like a "he said/she said;well what about this & that" dispute. I hope you fine a resolve.

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Sounds like you should be "tipping" somone on your zoning board or the office of the construction code, instead of hiring a lawyer.

We've used Joe Scanlon with Gess Gess & Scanlon for real estate transactions and have been very happy with him. If he can't help you, he will tell you who can.

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The survey clearly defines my property. The city is aware of the issue, but cannot enforce the issue. Sadly i have to go to court, as much i have tried to avoid it. :(

You would need a real estate lawyer that specializes in property surveys. Perhaps if you go down to city hall and take a look at the survey you can get a jist of what you are contending with.

Can someone please recommend a local lawyer, that knows how to handle property line dispute / construction issues. I'm at my wits end with my neighbour. I tried to reason and plead, and nothing works :(.

I need professional help ASAP.