Real Estate

Property transactions can be common and routine, highly complex or, in some cases, both at the same time. That is why our philosophy is to identify and apply the most appropriate combination of experience, practicality and sophistication to each matter we handle.

The firm handles all aspects of real estate purchases, sales, establishing condominiums and cooperatives, title examination and insurance, financing, easements, restrictive covenants and leases. 

We also represent clients in development and land use matters, including contracting, zoning, variances, permitting and appearances before municipal planning and executive boards.

Our attorneys have advised and represented clients on all aspects of environmental matters including:  
- Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) and State Counterparts;

- Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and State Counterparts;

- Clean Air Act;

- Clean Water Act;

- National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA);

- Permitting;

- Environmental due diligence;

- Environmental financing;

- Corporate transactions; and

- Petroleum spills.

Our attorneys regularly represent individuals and large and small entities in a myriad of commercial matters. We place a strong emphasis on understanding and, as always, are guided by our clients' goals in these matters; but we also understand the meaning of "commercial" and ensure that our services are delivered timely and within our clients' specific and overall bottom line. Success, in our view, can only be defined by both of these elements.

Our attorneys have a background in business with extensive experience in:  

- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts (including commercial leases);

- Planning and establishment of emerging businesses (including the selection of an appropriate operating form, e.g. sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability company, limited liability partnership, professional service organization, "S" corporation or traditional corporation);

- Transfers of corporate assets and stocks, and mergers of business entities;

- General commercial matters;

- Small business planning; and

- Regulatory compliance.