Widely Regarded As One of NY's Top Firms
- Our firm was founded in 1978. At that time, our practice was focused on real estate law. We have since expanded into 16 other complementary practice areas.
- Our firm currently employs 25 attorneys.
- Our firm has earned an "AV" peer review rating from Martindale-Hubbell®. This is its highest rating, which is bestowed on attorneys and firms with the best legal skills and highest ethical standards.
- The majority of our clients are closely held businesses that have a need for sophisticated representation. Additionally, we handle discreet matters for Fortune 500 companies and other public companies.
- We also serve individuals, offering specialized legal services in the areas of real estate, tax, trusts and estates, corporate finance and securities, and litigation, among others.
- We have extensive international and tax experience. That enables us to assist foreign entities and individuals with their U.S. operations, and handle international matters for U.S. businesses.
- Each of our partners is considered to be a leading expert in his or her area of practice. As a result, we are able to provide clients with a superior work product rivaling that of larger firms, while maintaining the billing structure of a smaller firm.
- We are considered one of the premier real estate firms in the city. Our firm regularly handles multi-million dollar real estate deals and currently represents over 200 cooperative and condominium boards.
- Our attorneys are seasoned litigators. We appear in court regularly and have a reputation for being willing and able to bring a case to verdict when necessary.
- In 2011, partners David L. Berkey, Roger L. Stavis and Randy J. Heller were once again named "Super Lawyers," an honor that is given to fewer than 5 percent of the state's most respected attorneys. Click here to read a PDF of the firm's 2011 Super Lawyers profile.
