As a real estate lawyer in New York, we practice in the areas of both residential and commercial real estate.
Real estate is the largest investment most people will make in their lifetime. Because real estate is expensive, it is important to always be guided by an experienced lawyer when buying or selling properties or doing anything else when real property is involved.
If you are looking for a real estate lawyer in New York City, we at the Law Offices of Albert Goodwin are here for you. You can call us at 212-233-1233 or send us an email at [email protected].
Real Estate Practice Areas
RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE
Home Purchases & Sales
Our residential real estate practice represents buyers and sellers in home transactions throughout New York. We handle all aspects of residential property transfers, from contract review to closing coordination.
We provide comprehensive legal services for residential transactions, ensuring your interests are protected at every step. Our residential services include:
Contract review and negotiation for purchase agreements
Whether you're a first-time homebuyer or experienced property owner, we provide the guidance needed to complete your residential transaction successfully.
Property Management & Disputes
We assist property owners with ongoing legal issues related to their residential properties, including landlord-tenant matters, board disputes, and property management concerns.
Our team handles various residential property disputes and management issues:
Landlord-tenant disputes and eviction proceedings
Co-op board and condo association issues
Lease negotiations and rent stabilization matters
Boundary disputes and easement issues
Construction defects and warranty claims
Property insurance claims and disputes
We work to resolve residential property issues efficiently while protecting your rights and investment.
COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
Commercial Transactions
Our commercial real estate practice represents investors, developers, and business owners in complex commercial property transactions throughout New York.
We handle sophisticated commercial deals requiring extensive due diligence and negotiation:
Office building and retail space acquisitions
Investment property purchases and sales
Commercial lease negotiations and drafting
Zoning and land use compliance
Development and construction agreements
1031 exchanges and tax-deferred transactions
We provide strategic legal counsel to help clients achieve their commercial real estate objectives while minimizing risk and maximizing value.
Investment & Development
We assist real estate investors and developers with complex projects involving multiple properties, financing structures, and regulatory requirements.
Our development and investment services include:
Portfolio acquisitions and dispositions
Joint venture agreements and partnerships
Construction loans and permanent financing
Environmental compliance and remediation
Historic tax credit and incentive programs
Real estate investment fund formation
Whether you're developing new projects or managing existing investments, we provide the legal expertise needed for successful commercial real estate ventures.
REAL ESTATE LITIGATION
Our real estate litigation practice represents property owners, developers, and investors in disputes involving residential and commercial properties throughout New York.
We handle complex property disputes requiring aggressive representation and strategic litigation:
Boundary disputes and easement conflicts
Partition actions and co-ownership disputes
Construction defect and contract disputes
Landlord-tenant litigation and evictions
Title disputes and quiet title actions
Breach of contract and purchase agreement disputes
We fight aggressively to protect our clients' property rights while seeking practical solutions that achieve favorable outcomes.
REAL ESTATE CLOSINGS
Our real estate closing practice manages the entire closing process from contract execution to deed recording, ensuring smooth and timely property transfers.
We coordinate all aspects of the closing process to protect your interests:
Pre-closing document review and preparation
Title insurance coordination and clearance
Lender coordination and mortgage document review
Closing statement preparation and review
Walk-through coordination and issue resolution
Post-closing document recording and follow-up
We ensure that every closing detail is handled properly, protecting your investment and completing your transaction efficiently.
ADDITIONAL REAL ESTATE SERVICES
Specialized Services
Beyond traditional transactions and litigation, we provide specialized real estate services for unique situations and complex legal issues.
Foreclosure defense and workout negotiations
Refinancing and loan modification assistance
Zoning appeals and variance applications
Adverse possession and quiet title actions
Easement creation and modification
Property tax assessment challenges
Ongoing Legal Support
We provide continuous legal support for property owners, investors, and businesses with ongoing real estate legal needs.
Property management legal compliance
Lease enforcement and tenant relations
Environmental compliance monitoring
Insurance claim assistance and advocacy
Contract drafting and review services
Real estate investment legal counsel
Why Choose Our Real Estate Practice
Our comprehensive real estate practice combines deep knowledge of New York property law with practical experience in complex transactions and litigation. We provide strategic counsel tailored to each client's specific needs, whether you're buying your first home, developing commercial properties, or resolving property disputes. Contact us to discuss how we can assist with your real estate legal needs.
Mr. Goodwin is everything you want in an attorney: professional, honest, thorough, and genuinely caring. He always explains things clearly, so I understood exactly what was happening and what to expect next. His attention to detail and persistence really stood out. Looking back, I feel lucky to have found him. He guided me through the whole process expertly, and I deeply appreciate all his hard work. Would definitely recommend him to anyone needing legal help.
Thanks to Mr. Albert Goodwin's hard work and smart thinking, I finally won my case, which has been a long time coming. He figured out solutions that no one else could see. I'm really impressed by his strong ethics - something that's rare these days. As my lawyer, he went above and beyond what I expected. I'm so grateful I found him and would definitely recommend him to anyone needing legal help.
From our first meeting, I knew I was in great hands with Albert and his associate Katrina. They handled my case with incredible skill and efficiency, even though they took it over from another firm. What impressed me most was how quickly Albert responded to my questions with honest, clear answers - no sugarcoating, just straight talk. They managed a huge workload under tight deadlines, and their fees were very reasonable for such high-quality work. Beyond his legal expertise, Albert's wit and personality made a difficult process much easier to handle. I'm deeply grateful for their hard work and would absolutely choose them again. If you need legal help in New York, you won't find better representation than Albert's firm.
