Daegu District Court, Gimcheon Branch · JudgmentRejected a KRW 1.6 billion construction-cost lien claim and obtained a judgment confirming that no lien exists
We fight to recover the moneyand rights tied up in real estate.
No paralegal shortcuts. The managing attorney, a real estate specialist registered with the Korean Bar Association, personally handles every case from the first consultation through litigation.
Consultations are available in English. Feel free to call, message on KakaoTalk, or send the form in English.
1,255+Key matters handled
KRW 282B+Total value of key matters
100%Consulted directly by the managing attorney
01PRACTICE AREAS
Real estate disputes we handle
From unreturned deposits to real estate finance and trust disputes, we work on securing assets first, then litigation and enforcement.
- Deposit Return LawsuitsJeonse and monthly-rent deposits not returned
- Loan Recovery LawsuitsRecovering money you lent, even without an IOU
- Construction Defect LawsuitsDefects in apartments and new buildings
- Eviction (Possession) LawsuitsRemoving occupants and recovering possession
- Housing Association WithdrawalRefund of contributions and service fees
- Real Estate Sale DisputesDown payments, purchase price refunds, penalties
- Nominee Title & Real Estate FraudNominee title arrangements, land scams
- Construction Payment LawsuitsUnpaid construction fees, subcontract disputes
- Title Transfer & Co-ownership PartitionRegistration lawsuits, partition of jointly owned property
- Provisional Remedies & Debt CollectionAttachments, injunctions, distribution objections
- Redevelopment & Land CompensationCash settlement, increasing compensation
- Pre-sale Contract CancellationRefunds of pre-sale payments, pre-sale fraud
- Commercial Lease & Key MoneyKey money recovery and damages
Real Estate Specialist · Korean Bar Association Reg. No. 2026-22002ATTORNEY
Kim Jae-hyun Managing Attorney
“In real estate disputes, a single document can decide the outcome. I start by checking when the fixed date was obtained and what is registered first on the property register.”
Education
- B.A. in Business Administration, Seoul National University (academic excellence scholarship)
- Junior Fellow, Institute for Japanese Studies, Graduate School of International Studies, Seoul National University
- J.D., Hankuk University of Foreign Studies Law School
- Passed the Korean Bar Examination
Career
- Real Estate Specialist registered with the Korean Bar Association
- Managing Attorney, HIM Law Office
- Former Partner, 로엘법무법인 (Roel Law Firm)
- Former Attorney, 법무법인 리츠
- Former employee, S-OIL
Advisory
- Financial institutions: Saemaeul Geumgo, NongHyup, Shinhyup, Suhyup, savings banks
- Securities firms: Korea Investment, Mirae Asset, NH Investment, Meritz, Korea Asset, Bookook, DB, BNK, Daishin
- Capital companies, trust companies, and others
03SUCCESS CASES
Results proven by court rulings
Actual judgments and decisions from cases the managing attorney handled personally. Party information has been redacted. Results vary depending on the facts of each case.
04CONTACT
Tell us about your situation
Leave your name and phone number. The managing attorney will review your request and contact you.
+82-2-6952-3002 KakaoTalkpf.kakao.com/_xdxjxcKX→Consultations are available in English. Feel free to call, message on KakaoTalk, or send the form in English.
05OFFICE
Visit our office
By appointment only. Consultations are held in person with the managing attorney.
HIM Law Office
- Address10F, Dareun Tower, 335 Hakdong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06060, Korea
- SubwayGangnam-gu Office Station (Line 7 / Suin-Bundang Line), Exit 3 — about 80 m, 1-minute walk
- Phone+82-2-6952-3002
- HoursBy appointment · 1:1 with the managing attorney