Real Estate

Trained legal eyes that recognize opportunities and pitfalls, deep market knowledge and experience and strong relationships with lenders, realtors, the business community and private individuals make Lipsitz Green the real estate team you can count on - both for complex commercial transactions and buying or selling your home.

Whatever the transaction, our experienced attorneys are hands on and stay involved.  You will not be passed off to an assistant.  Developers, financial institutions, businesses and nonprofit organizations rely on us to handle all of their real estate needs from land acquisition and negotiation, to construction financing and environmental issues, to leasing, evictions and zoning. 

When our clients need to find, finance or close on a new home or sell their current home - we are there to help with solid knowledge about brokers, disclosure statements and contracts, to keep you from making mistakes in what can be a complex and personally challenging experience.

But, whether a large commercial development or a small condo, you get the same personal attention, top attorneys, competitive rates and high standards.  To find out more, contact one of our knowledgeable real estate attorneys listed to the right.    

We provide a wide spectrum of Commercial and Residential Real Estate services including:       

Sales and Purchases

We are experienced in analyzing all issues relating to the sale and purchase of real estate both commercial and residential from the prospective of both the seller and the purchaser.  We can not only give advice but prepare and review contracts and any documents related to the overall process. 

Purchaser Financing

We have had extensive experience with all aspects of financing.  We know the issues involved and the various options available and the ramifications.

Lender Financing

We represent several lenders on both residential and commercial levels.  We know the needs of our clients including the needs to move accurately and expeditiously.  

Leasing / Landlord Tenant Matters / Housing Code and Code Compliance

We have had extensive experience in dealing with all kinds of issues from both the lender’s and tenant’s prospective.  We represent clients who own and operate office buildings, hotels, apartments and retail developments.  We represent residential tenants as well.  We have handled evictions for both landlords and tenants and have worked with property owners regarding building code violations.

Development / Zoning and Land Use

We have represented several developers and have dealt with the myriad hurdles that must be faced including SEQR compliance and environmental issues.

Title Examination and Review

Real Property and all related laws and their impact on real estate.  We make sure our clients give and receive the appropriate title for the property in question. 

Litigation

When issues arise that cannot be solved through negotiation, our litigation department has the experience to protect the interests of our clients.