Anatomy of a Lawsuit
Bo Blackburn
Anatomy of a Lawsuit: Understand fraud, negligent misrepresentation & DTPA claims—and why listing agents get pulled into lawsuits.
Learn 3 habits to protect yourself: separate from disclosures, incorporate MLS disclosures & never make the representation yourself.
Anatomy of a Lawsuit: Understand fraud, negligent misrepresentation & DTPA claims—and why listing agents get pulled into lawsuits.
Learn 3 habits to protect yourself: separate from disclosures, incorporate MLS disclosures & never make the representation yourself.
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What You'll Learn
Learn how to protect yourself from seller disclosure and misrepresentation claims before they turn into a lawsuit.
- Learn how buyer claims unfold after a transaction, including why listing agents and brokers can be pulled into lawsuits alongside sellers.
- Understand common claims buyers’ attorneys use against sellers and listing brokers, including fraud, negligent misrepresentation, and DTPA claims with treble damages.
- See what is examined when a case lands: seller disclosures, marketing copy, and MLS remarks.
- Learn three habits to help keep yourself off the defendant list.
1. Separate yourself from the disclosure document
2. Incorporate the MLS disclosure.
3. Never make the representation yourself.
- Discover free tools you can give your sellers so disclosures come back complete, signed, and accurate.
- Learn about legal protection that assigns a local attorney within 24 hours and covers up to $75,000 in legal bills, helping prevent a claim from becoming your problem or affecting your client relationship.
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Meet the instructor
Bo Blackburn
Bo Blackburn — Co-Founder, Sellers ShieldReal
Estate Attorney | Industry Advocate | Community Leader
Bo Blackburn is a seasoned real estate attorney with over 30 years of experience representing thousands of home sellers, agents, and brokers in complex residential real estate litigation. His deep legal expertise and firsthand understanding of industry challenges have made him a trusted advisor to many of Texas' largest real estate firms.Bo previously served on the Texas Real Estate Commission Broker-Lawyer Committee, where he helped shape the contracts that govern real estate transactions across the state. Appointed by the State Bar President, his multi-term service reflects his influence and integrity within the profession.Driven by a passion to better protect home sellers and agents, Bo co-founded Sellers Shield, a pioneering risk management company that helps prevent lawsuits by safeguarding the real estate disclosure process. Under his leadership, the platform has become an essential tool for brokers, agents, and sellers alike.In addition to his legal and tech ventures, Bo is a co-founder and owner of several title companies across Texas, leveraging his real estate knowledge to scale and grow these businesses successfully.Beyond his professional achievements, Bo is a dedicated community advocate. He actively serves on the boards of several Austin-based nonprofit organizations, reflecting his commitment to giving back to the city he calls home.Bo is a proud graduate of the University of Texas and the Texas Tech University School of Law. He lives with his wife in Austin, Texas, and has three children.
Estate Attorney | Industry Advocate | Community Leader
Bo Blackburn is a seasoned real estate attorney with over 30 years of experience representing thousands of home sellers, agents, and brokers in complex residential real estate litigation. His deep legal expertise and firsthand understanding of industry challenges have made him a trusted advisor to many of Texas' largest real estate firms.Bo previously served on the Texas Real Estate Commission Broker-Lawyer Committee, where he helped shape the contracts that govern real estate transactions across the state. Appointed by the State Bar President, his multi-term service reflects his influence and integrity within the profession.Driven by a passion to better protect home sellers and agents, Bo co-founded Sellers Shield, a pioneering risk management company that helps prevent lawsuits by safeguarding the real estate disclosure process. Under his leadership, the platform has become an essential tool for brokers, agents, and sellers alike.In addition to his legal and tech ventures, Bo is a co-founder and owner of several title companies across Texas, leveraging his real estate knowledge to scale and grow these businesses successfully.Beyond his professional achievements, Bo is a dedicated community advocate. He actively serves on the boards of several Austin-based nonprofit organizations, reflecting his commitment to giving back to the city he calls home.Bo is a proud graduate of the University of Texas and the Texas Tech University School of Law. He lives with his wife in Austin, Texas, and has three children.
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