Practice Areas
Real Estate Litigation
I handle commercial and residential real estate disputes in Supreme Court, Civil Court, and Housing Court across New York City.
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Holdover and nonpayment cases
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Security deposit disputes
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Rent stabilization, deregulation, overcharge, and succession disputes
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Access disputes [repairs, inspections, violations, sale-related access]
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HP actions and repair-related proceedings
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Motion practice, discovery disputes, trials, and appeals
Landlord-Tenant
Practical landlord-tenant counsel, from notices through resolution, with an eye toward leverage and enforceability.
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Predicate notices, defaults, and termination strategy
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Settlements, stipulations, and move-out agreements
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Lease enforcement [use, alterations, insurance, indemnity, access]
Commercial Litigation and Guaranties
I litigate contract and guaranty disputes tied to leases and commercial relationships.
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Breach of contract and declaratory judgment matters
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“Good guy” guaranty disputes [notice and surrender issues]
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Negotiated resolutions and enforcement-focused settlements
Judgment Enforcement and Collections
Ok, you got a judgment. Now what?
A judgment is only as good as your ability to collect. I help clients pursue practical enforcement strategies designed to turn judgments into recoveries.
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Post-judgment enforcement strategy and planning
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Discovery in aid of enforcement [information subpoenas, document demands]
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Negotiated payment arrangements and enforcement stipulations
