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Mohsen Rowhani
New York County, NY Landlord Tenant Attorney
Free ConsultationLandlord Tenant, Family, Immigration and Personal Injury
Cardozo Law School and Fordham University School of Law
With over a decade of dedicated experience in immigration law, I, Mohsen Rowhani, am committed to providing exceptional legal representation to individuals and businesses navigating the complexities of the U.S. immigration system.
I did my doctorate (J.S.D. — Doctorate in Juridical Science) from Cardozo Law School, where I wrote my dissertation on international law and economic sanctions. I obtained my LL.M. degree in international law from Fordham Law School.
I'm a licensed attorney and is authorized to practice Federal Law such as Immigration and economic sanctions cases in all 50 states. I'm also a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) and a...
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Daniel A. Singer
New York County, NY Landlord Tenant Attorney with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationLandlord Tenant, Bankruptcy, Business and Real Estate
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
Dan is originally from Montreal, Canada. Following his graduation from McGill University with an Honors Degree in Political Science, Dan moved to Japan where he worked as an English Teacher for 2 years. Upon his return to North America, Dan relocated to New York City and subsequently enrolled in the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, where he was an Editor of the school’s Moot Court Honors Society. Following his graduation from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law and prior to establishing his own law practice, Dan worked as an Associate at two established Manhattan law firms.
In 2008, Dan...
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Cindy N. Brown
Westchester County, NY Landlord Tenant Attorney with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationLandlord Tenant, Criminal Defense and Family
Charleston School of Law
Cindy N. Brown practices in the areas of criminal defense, civil litigation, family law, and landlord/tenant, defending the interests of the everyday man. While she feels strongly about the work that she does for all her clients, she is especially passionate about fathers, and their ability to maintain meaningful relationships with their children after divorce or failed relationships. All too often, the end of romantic relationships result in diminished contact with children through no fault of the fathers, and once the matter has made its way into the Family Court system, many fathers feel as though the odds are stacked...
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Andrea Leah Gellen
Dutchess County, NY Landlord Tenant Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Landlord Tenant, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Education
Albany Law School
Andrea L. Gellen is an attorney who practices in Poughkeepsie, New York and throughout the Hudson Valley. Prior to opening her own practice, she was employed as an associate at local law firms where she practiced in the areas of Elder Law, Estate Planning, Education Law, Labor Law, Criminal Litigation, and Landlord/Tenant litigation.
Andrea regularly lectures on topics pertaining to eduction law, Medicaid planning, Estate Planning and updates to the landlord/tenant laws. She has litigated in local, state and federal court on behalf of clients as well as in multiple administrative forums.
Andrea chose to open her own practice so...
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Carrie Ann Wenban
Broome County, NY Landlord Tenant Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Landlord Tenant, Business, Construction and Real Estate
Syracuse Univ. College Of Law, Syracuse University College of Law and State University of New York - Binghamton
I have been practicing in NY since 2005 and in PA since 2013. I am co-chair of the Business Practice Group at Levene Gouldin & Thompson, LLP and have held this position for almost ten years. I practice in the areas of business, commercial real estate, and commercial transactions. I have represented private lenders, landlords, tenants, for profit and not for profit entities, hospitals, medical and dental practices, developers, and investors in a wide range of transactions in NY and PA.
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Nicholas James Ingrassia
Erie County, NY Landlord Tenant Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Landlord Tenant, Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
SUNY Buffalo Law School
Nicholas J. Ingrassia is an attorney and shareholder of Gross Shuman P.C. in Buffalo, New York. He concentrates his law practice in the areas of Real Estate & Development, Banking & Finance, and Business & Corporate Law. Mr. Ingrassia also has extensive experience assisting clients with Estate Planning & Administration, and Canada-U. S. Cross Border legal issues. He is admitted to practice in New York State and as a Foreign Legal Consultant in Ontario, Canada.
Mr. Ingrassia is active in the Western New York community. His volunteer work includes assisting the Kenmore Special Olympics, volunteering with Big Brothers Big Sisters...
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Robert Friedman
Monroe County, NY Landlord Tenant Attorney with 45 years of experience
Landlord Tenant, Criminal Defense, Elder and Estate Planning
Hamline University
I've lived in New York all my life, earning my B.A. from S.U.N.Y. Buffalo in 1975. In 1977, I also earned my Juris Doctor from Hamline University School of Law.
I believe being an active participant in the community is essential for a successful law practice.
My law firm partner and I have been working with Buffalo and WNY residents for almost four decades, so we're not surprised when clients tell us we've helped a member of their family or neighbor in the past.
We have 13 locations across New York and practice law in many areas. Our website has numerous free...
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Jonathan Geballe
New York County, NY Landlord Tenant Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Landlord Tenant, Environmental, Probate and Real Estate
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
I work to give individual attention to each client. I take the time to understand all of the dimensions of the client's issue or concern; as an attorney in solo practice I have the flexibility to do that. At the same time, I am in a law suite that provides access and consultation with attorneys in many areas of law.
I have lived in New York City since 1976 so I have wide and deep understanding of the City, its business, environment and people.
My extracurricular activities include bread-baking, reading history, travel and keeping up with my wife's theater company.
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Michelle Aulivola
Suffolk County, NY Landlord Tenant Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Landlord Tenant, Appeals, Construction and Consumer
Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
Michelle Aulivola, Esq. is a partner in the Law Firm of Long Tuminello, LLP. Since having joined the firm as an associate attorney in 2006, Ms. Aulivola has practiced extensively in the areas of civil litigation and appeals in both the State and Federal Courts.
Ms. Aulivola's experience and expertise cover many areas of civil litigation, including contract disputes, real property disputes, commercial litigation. A large part of Ms. Aulivola's practice focuses on the representation of attorneys and other licensed professionals who are being investigated or prosecuted for alleged ethical or professional misconduct.
Ms. Aulivola is a graduate...
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Gus Michael Farinella
New York County, NY Landlord Tenant Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationLandlord Tenant, Bankruptcy, Personal Injury and Real Estate
St. John's University School of Law
Mr. Farinella is the founder and senior associate of the firm. He graduated from St. John's University School of Law in the spring of 1994. He successfully passed the New York State Bar Exam at the first sitting, he was sworn in to the New York Bar on January 18, 1995. The Law Offices of Gus Michael Farinella was founded on February 1, 1995. Mr. Farinella has represented over 6500 New York Consumers and Businesses. As the fourth son of six, Mr. Farinella is very understanding of the family unit and enjoys advising his clients and their families on a...
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Kevin Jay Kohn
Bronx County, NY Landlord Tenant Attorney with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationLandlord Tenant, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Personal Injury
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
A General Practice Law Firm with an emphasis in personal injury, car accidents, slip & fall accidents, nursing home cases, and elevator cases. Also handling divorce, real estate, landlord/tenant, and bankruptcy. In The Bronx; Serving The Bronx.
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Robert Walter Dapelo
Suffolk County, NY Landlord Tenant Attorney with 36 years of experience
Free ConsultationLandlord Tenant, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Real Estate
Brooklyn Law School
Professional Legal Representation;
Aggressive Trial Lawyers;
Compassionate and Caring
At The Law Offices of Robert W. Dapelo, Esq., P.C., our attorneys and staff pride themselves on providing the finest quality legal representation to individuals with matrimonial, family and criminal court matters.
We provide the best of small firm personal service. We are assertive litigation attorneys, and we will be well prepared and ready to litigate, if it is in your best interest.
We are involved in a variety of practice areas, including:
- Divorce and Family Law
- Criminal Defense Litigation, including:
- Harassment
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Anthony Thomas Ballato
Nassau County, NY Landlord Tenant Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Landlord Tenant, Animal, Employment and Estate Planning
Touro College
Anthony T. Ballato maintains a litigation and general practice for over twenty six years and handles a diverse range of matters including, among others, family law, personal injury, professional malpractice, lemon law, business transactions, cell sites, municipal law, animal law, elder fraud and abuse, real estate, estates and other matters. The litigation matters range from homeowner-contractor disputes to multi-million dollar tort cases. He has been featured in Newsday, The Seattle Times, The New York Law Journal, VerdictSearch and other written publications and has lectured for the Bar Associations of Nassau and Suffolk County as well as appeared on public television...
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Mitchell A. Nathanson
Nassau County, NY Landlord Tenant Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Landlord Tenant, Collections and Real Estate
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
Mitchell is often described by his colleagues and peers as a "lawyer's lawyer" and their "go to" lawyer for enforcing judgments against debtors, especially in New York State. However, Mitchell's expertise has resulted in receiving referrals in more than 25 states to collect debts to satisfaction, settlement, or execution. Mitchell will apply his trademark straightforward and analytical approach to assess and resolve your legal issues.
Mitchell volunteers his time to the Mortgage Foreclosure Defense Clinic of the Nassau County Bar Association, which helps low income homeowners facing potential foreclosure or eviction. His other community activities include membership in the American Bar...
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Michael A. Markowitz
Nassau County, NY Landlord Tenant Attorney with 34 years of experience
1553 Broadway
Hewlett, NY 11557
Landlord Tenant, Business, Collections and Estate Planning
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center and Washington University School of Law
Many of my clients operate large companies. Normally they need a personalized approach that they cannot receive in a large law practice. I listen. I give options. I try to give realistic expectations. I believe success is proper execution after a client makes an informed decision. Examples of reported decisions: Hill v. Estate of Avnet, 13 Misc.3d 1210(A), 824 N.Y.S.2d 754 (Defeated partners' claim against deceased client's estate), Archdeacon v. Town of Oyster Bay, 12 Misc.3d 438, 813 N.Y.S.2d 289 (Suffolk Sup. Ct. 2006) (Reversed town on Article 78), Glazer v. AA Premier...
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Anthony George Mango
New York County, NY Landlord Tenant Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationLandlord Tenant, Business, Employment and Real Estate
St. John's University School of Law and St. John's University School of Law
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Jules Martin Haas
New York County, NY Landlord Tenant Lawyer with 45 years of experience
Free ConsultationLandlord Tenant, Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
New York University School of Law and New England Law | Boston
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Roland Godfrey Ottley
Kings County, NY Landlord Tenant Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Landlord Tenant, Consumer, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Villanova University School of Law
The Ottley Law Firm, provides high quality legal services in all of our areas of concentration. Mr. Ottley is aggressive and passionate about the services that he provides. He regularly conducts research on the legal issues of his cases and always goes a bit extra to ensure that all issues are addressed to his satisfaction. Mr. Ottley listens to his clients and understands their situation and trys his best to address the case fully. He will file motions to obtain relief from the court and will appeal a court's decision when appropriate. We want our clients to feel like...
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Zev Goldstein
Rockland County, NY Landlord Tenant Attorney with 40 years of experience
Free ConsultationLandlord Tenant, DUI & DWI, Real Estate and Traffic Tickets
Yeshivas Ohr Somayach and Western New England College
The Law Offices of Zev Goldstein PLLC provides you with quality representation of traffic tickets and driving-related crimes like DWI/DUI, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation / driving on a suspended license, suspended registration and the like. We have successfully resolved over 30,000 cases.
Attorney Zev Goldstein started out prosecuting in the Albany Traffic Court. He now defends motorists anywhere in the state of New York who are charged with traffic violations.
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Frank Xavier Bruno
Queens County, NY Landlord Tenant Attorney with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationLandlord Tenant, Elder, Probate and Real Estate
New York Law School
The Law Offices of Frank Bruno provide an array of legal services to Queens and Brooklyn residents. From our office in Glendale, we assist individuals and families with divorce cases, issues involving elder law and estate planning, bankruptcy, criminal law, real property law and more. With over 25 years of combined legal experience, our attorneys have the training and knowledge to analyze your situation and advise you on how to achieve your goals. Whether you need an aggressive litigator to represent you through a contested divorce or a skilled adviser to prepare reliable documents such as wills, trusts and guardianship...
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Shawn Richard Kassman
Suffolk County, NY Landlord Tenant Attorney with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationLandlord Tenant, Consumer, Criminal Defense and Real Estate
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
When I began practicing law, I committed myself to providing a superior level of legal service to my clients. I appreciate my clients and get to know them while I handle their legal matter. Because I care about my clients, I want them to understand the legal system and the choices open to them, and I want them to make the final decision regarding whether to settle or proceed to trial.
I plan to practice law for a long time, and I value the referrals that my current and former clients send to me. They feel comfortable referring family and friends...
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Melvin Monachan
Nassau County, NY Landlord Tenant Attorney with 8 years of experience
Free ConsultationLandlord Tenant, Foreclosure Defense and Real Estate
Elisabeth Haub School of Law - Pace University
Melvin Monachan is the founder of The Law Office of Melvin Monachan, PLLC, a full service, real estate law firm representing individuals, investors and corporate entities in all aspects of real estate law.
On the transactional side, Melvin represents purchasers and sellers of coops, condos and houses from the pre-contract due diligence through closing. He also represents landlords and tenants in the review, drafting and negotiation residential and commercial leases.
On the litigation side, Melvin represents individuals and corporations in the Civil Court, Housing Court, Supreme Court, and Appellate term and Appellate division of the State of New York. These matters include...
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Jared Altman
Dutchess County, NY Landlord Tenant Attorney with 42 years of experience
Free ConsultationLandlord Tenant, Business, Criminal Defense and Real Estate
Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
With nearly 30 years in law, Jared Altman has a diverse legal background, from prosecuting DUIs to championing Social Security Disability cases. Graduating with distinction from Hofstra University Law School, he focused on personal injury and commercial litigation, handling cases spanning various areas like automobile accidents, false arrests, and more.
Bringing extensive expertise to each case, Mr. Altman ensures a personal approach, keeping clients informed and educated about their options. Client surveys reflect utmost satisfaction, indicating a strong recommendation for his services.
Moreover, Mr. Altman provides free telephone consultations across personal injury, medical malpractice, and wrongful death claims, only charging fees upon...
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R. David Ades
Queens County, NY Landlord Tenant Attorney with 30 years of experience
Landlord Tenant, Business, Criminal Defense and Real Estate
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
R. David Ades graduated from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law and began his legal career handling all areas of corporate law, real estate transactions and commercial transactions. David also gained extensive experience in representing clients in court on personal injury and civil litigation matters. He was associated with an insurance coverage and defense firm for over ten years and is well versed in insurance law disputes. Other areas of law with which he has been involved include landlord/tenant and foreclosure defense.
In addition to his legal practice, David graduated from Columbia University with a degree in history and has had...
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Andrew Matthew Lieb
Nassau County, NY Landlord Tenant Attorney with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationLandlord Tenant, Business, Foreclosure Defense and Real Estate
Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
Andrew M. Lieb is the Managing Attorney of Lieb at Law, P.C., with a practice focus on real estate and corporate litigation / compliance.
Mr. Lieb has offices in Smithtown and Manhasset, New York, and provides a wide range of legal services throughout the New York / Connecticut Metro area.
Practice areas include real estate brokerage license law, contractual litigation, fair housing and discrimination, estate disputes, residential and commercial landlord / tenant needs, business entity structuring, premises liability, ownership disputes and more.
Mr. Lieb is admitted to practice law in New York, Connecticut and Colorado as well as the Federal Courts for...
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Tamara Jordan
New York County, NY Landlord Tenant Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Landlord Tenant, Estate Planning, Family and Probate
Northeastern University and State University of New York - Binghamton
So many attorneys overwhelm themselves with the “revolving door” effect by taking on too many cases and losing sight of good customer service. Attorney Tamara Jordan prefers client-management over case management. As the founding attorney of the firm, Tamara is highly respected by the New York State Bar, fellow counsel and by her clients, past and present. With a degree in politics, philosophy and law, Attorney Jordan has eclectic legal knowledge and operates her firm with the highest ethical standards. She provides high quality legal counsel to walk-in clients who are facing landlord and tenant issues and also serves as...
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Anthony J. Maiocchi
Westchester County, NY Landlord Tenant Lawyer with 45 years of experience
Free ConsultationLandlord Tenant, Bankruptcy, Collections and Real Estate
Fordham University
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Jessica B. Smith
Niagara County, NY Landlord Tenant Attorney with 10 years of experience
Landlord Tenant, Foreclosure Defense and Real Estate
Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law
Jessica B. Smith is an Associate Attorney in the firm’s Real Estate Law Department; assisting buyers and sellers through the closing process. Ms. Smith also handles post-closing issues, property tax challenges and landlord-tenant issues.
Ms. Smith obtained her B.A. in Government from Saint Lawrence University, and received her Juris Doctor in 2013 from Barry University School of Law in Orlando, FL. Ms. Smith is admitted to practice law in both New York & Florida.
Before joining HoganWillig, Ms. Smith provided legal advocacy to clients facing eviction, assisted clients to obtain and retain housing subsidies and representing clients in public and subsidized...
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Mr. Hal Lance Rose
Nassau County, NY Landlord Tenant Lawyer with 34 years of experience
Landlord Tenant, Appeals, Bankruptcy and Consumer
University of Akron
Published and accomplished litigator and negotiator experienced in appeals to New York State Appellate Courts, bankruptcy, commercial and residential real estate law. Attentive to client needs and inquiries. Obsessive about returning client phone calls and being available to clients. Designed and implemented manual outlining policies and procedures for Mitchell-Lama housing. Educator and lecturer in the areas of bankruptcy and real estate law. Designed and implemented training and development of new attorneys. Experienced and competent in business development.
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James K. Landau
New York County, NY Landlord Tenant Lawyer with 39 years of experience
(212) 370-1300
1345 Avenue of the Americas
11th Floor
New York, NY 10105
Landlord Tenant, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Employment
Boston University School of Law and University of Michigan Law School
Representative Experience
Representation of a large New York developer in an appraisal proceeding to determine the replacement value of several iconic structures that were destroyed during the terrorist attacks on September 11th.
Representation of a large Manhattan landlord in connection with numerous lawsuits involving its commercial tenants.
Representation of a major New York City newspaper in connection with an action commenced against its general contractor and engineer for damages for the negligent design and construction of its printing and distribution facility.
Representation of a Westchester commercial landlord in a holdover proceeding against its commercial tenant.
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Amish Doshi
Nassau County, NY Landlord Tenant Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationLandlord Tenant, Bankruptcy, Business and Real Estate
New York Law School
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Adam Zabary
Nassau County, NY Landlord Tenant Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Landlord Tenant, Business, Medical Malpractice and Real Estate
Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
Adam left a Manhattan law firm and joined Kohan Law Group in 2019, bringing with him his experience in all aspects of commercial and residential real estate litigation and negotiation, with an emphasis on landlord-tenant disputes, as well as general commercial litigation. Adam also has experience in numerous other areas of law, involving civil litigation and transactions, such as personal injury, medical malpractice, matrimonial, and trust and estate litigation.
Adam has handled matters in all five boroughs of New York City and Nassau and Suffolk, including appellate courts, and has earned a reputation of being well-versed in the law, yet...
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Erin Kathleen Flynn
Westchester County, NY Landlord Tenant Attorney with 14 years of experience
Landlord Tenant, Bankruptcy, Foreclosure Defense and Real Estate
American University Washington College of Law
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Philip Sterling Meyer
Erie County, NY Landlord Tenant Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Landlord Tenant, Business, Collections and Traffic Tickets
Albany Law School
Dynamic entrepreneurial business law & litigation attorney representing business entities, owners and others in business law matters and in the litigation of business disputes. As a business owner of various ventures, and having a JD/MBA background, Philip formed Meyer Law Firm with a single focus on servicing the unique legal needs of Small Business clients. Years later, his office continues to be one of the few with such focus on Small Business.
AREAS OF LAW INCLUDE (1) Business Law (2) Contracts (3) LLC & Corporations; (4) Evictions/Leasing - representing Landlords & Property Management companies ; (5) US-Canada Cross Border Business; (6)...
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Danielle Fenichel
Dutchess County, NY Landlord Tenant Lawyer with 16 years of experience
(845) 867-2840
42 Catharine Street, Carriage House
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Landlord Tenant, Divorce, Family and Traffic Tickets
Elisabeth Haub School of Law - Pace University
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Bianca Olliver
Queens County, NY Landlord Tenant Attorney with 6 years of experience
Landlord Tenant, Foreclosure Defense and Real Estate
Pace University
Bianca Olliver is a real estate attorney who has been licensed to practice in NY for 6 years. Bianca Olliver has experience representing homeowners, lenders, services and the like with foreclosure matters. She also has experience handling residential and commercial real estate transactions and closings. Bianca has also helped landlord and tenants with their housing issues. Bianca is experienced and knowledgable with real estate matters.
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Eric Weiss
Westchester County, NY Landlord Tenant Lawyer with 33 years of experience
Landlord Tenant, Business, Communications and Real Estate
Fordham University School of Law
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William Neville
New York County, NY Landlord Tenant Attorney with 39 years of experience
Landlord Tenant
Fordham University School of Law
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Scot Paul Mackoff
New York County, NY Landlord Tenant Attorney with 29 years of experience
Landlord Tenant
New York Law School and University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
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Moshe Bennie Nachum
New York County, NY Landlord Tenant Attorney with 7 years of experience
Landlord Tenant and Real Estate
New York Law School
Nachum represents commercial and residential landlords and developers, as well as management companies, brokers and coop/condo boards across a wide range of real estate litigation matters. He has litigated many cases in the Civil and Supreme Courts, including complicated rent regulation disputes, landlord-tenant matters and general contract litigation. He is fully familiar with DHCR and rent stabilization issues and the unintended consequences surrounding the HSTPA of 2019. He also advises clients on the practical and legal implications involved with the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). He has additional experience negotiating commercial leases and lease amendments and modifications. He is a...