Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C.
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By uniting many of the best real estate attorneys of its generation, Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. has become one of New York’s most prominent real estate law firms. The firm excels by solely practicing real estate law and only taking on projects and cases where it is among the best in the field. Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. has achieved groundbreaking results in the courtroom, in the board room, at the closing table, in the lobbies of legislative bodies, and in every other venue where talented legal advocacy is key to its clients’ interests.
Some select litigation victories can be found at https://www.alblawfirm.com/about-us/monumental-victories/.
Winning Unwinnable Cases
The firm has participated and prevailed in many of the most important New York real estate cases of the new millennium, as reflected in numerous published and unpublished decisions on novel legal issues. Some of these notable victories have changed the landscape of New York law. The firm has invented new ways to practice law and new theories to solve its clients’ problems. Its successes have resulted in producing new laws and new precedents, creating new leases to become the industry standards, devising new faster, less expensive procedures to obtain foreclosures and evictions, using “Perry Mason” moments to win trials, creating out-of-the-box ways to collect on judgments, and creating new theories of law to obtain justice for clients.
Some of these moments can be found at https://www.alblawfirm.com/about-us/remarkable-results/.
Honors and Awards
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. counts itself among only one of two law firms with under 30 attorneys to achieve an AV Martindale-Hubbell rating, repeated Super Lawyers rankings including a Top 100 Super Lawyer and Best Lawyer and Best Law Firm rankings, selection into the Bar Registry of Preeminent Lawyers, and a Chambers & Partners awards for being one of the “Leading Lawyers for Real Estate” and a “Leading Law Firm.”
Adam Leitman Bailey has also been ranked by Chambers & Partners as one of New York’s Top Real Estate Litigators in 2021. Chambers called Adam Leitman Bailey a “tenacious and confident litigator who is quick-witted in court and respected by the judges,” further noting that he is “an extraordinary practitioner who gets great results,” and quoting a client on his “ability to anticipate things before they happen.” Additionally, Chambers & Partners wrote, “Hired to litigate extremely high-profile cases, Adam Leitman Bailey has impressed sources with his courtroom presence.” Another client told Chambers & Partners, “You feel like you have a zealous advocate out there working for you, and you never worry about things when they are in his hands.”
The American Lawyer also ranked Adam Leitman Bailey as a Top Ranked Litigator and the Commercial Observer names Adam Leitman Bailey one of NewYork’s Most Powerful Real Estate Attorneys.
A more complete list of awards the firm has won can be found at https://www.alblawfirm.com/awards/.
Strategic Lawyering
A New York State judge wrote that Adam Leitman Bailey “was the best trial lawyer I saw in my nine years as a judge in New York City.” A New York State Judge, Kings County, stated that he had known Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. for fifteen years and “that [it] is a brilliant law [firm] and innovative who always worked zealously on behalf of his clients.”
When Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. used a forgotten statute to prevail in a landmark case, The Wall Street Journal quoted a prominent New York developer’s attorney who called the holding a “game changer” affecting real estate nationwide.
The New York Times referred to his legal strategy and legislation, proposed in one case, as “novel.” In addition, The New York Times remarked on another case in which “Adam Leitman Bailey fought on…grinding through excruciating detail and obscure Perry Mason moments.” A different case was described as “the city’s largest condo refund ever” (Curbed NY). In another transaction, Adam Leitman Bailey obtained the largest government grant ($21 million) for a cooperative in New York history. More recently, Adam Leitman Bailey secured the largest settlement in New York City history for a property casualty law suit. The Commercial Observer ranked one of the firms victories among their “15 Most Fascinating New York Real Estate Cases of the 21st Century.”
A select number of creative lawyering case descriptions can be found at https://www.alblawfirm.com/about-us/creative-lawyering/.
Pushing the Boundaries of the Law
The collective experience of this team has been responsible for winning several landmark decisions in real estate law. These attorneys have had more appellate victories at the Court of Appeals and its subsidiary appellate courts than most real estate firms have had cases of any kind, won or lost. Its trial attorneys have won hundreds of cases, both with and without juries. The attorneys at Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. have won over a thousand cases in state, federal and housing court, including over 400 appellate court cases, many at New York’s highest court, the Court of Appeals.
Proud of its past, Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. aggressively pursues its future so it may continue to bring to its clients the best that any law firm can offer, both in advocating on behalf of the client and in working with the client.
Some examples of making new law can be found at https://www.alblawfirm.com/about-us/making-new-law/.
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. has become one of New York's most prominent real estate law firms. By solely practicing real estate law and only taking on projects and cases where the firm believes the firm is among the very best in the field, Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. has achieved the highest quality results in the courtroom, in the board room, at the closing table, in the lobbies of legislative bodies, and in every other venue where talented legal advocacy is key to its clients' interests. Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. counts itself among only one of two law firms with under 30 attorneys to achieve an AV Martindale-Hubbell rating, repeated Super Lawyers ranking, selection into the Bar Registry of Preeminent Lawyers, and a 2008 Chambers & Partners award for being one of the "Leading Lawyers for Real Estate."
As one of New York's premier real estate litigation firms, Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. has participated and prevailed in many of the most important New York real estate cases of the new millennium, as reflected in numerous published and unpublished decisions on novel legal issues. The firm’s attorneys have won over a thousand cases in the courts of New York state, including State Supreme, Housing, Civil and Federal courts in addition to over 250 appellate court cases, many at New York's highest court, the Court of Appeals. Some of these notable victories include:
- Lorne v. 50 Madison Avenue LLC, Making new law, the Appellate Division finds that condo board not liable for repairing newly constructed building and finds that obligation to repair remains with sponsor; Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. victorious at trial level and appeal
- Hartman v. Goldman, an adverse possession case of first impression before New York's Appellate Division
- 542 East 14th Street v. Lee, a case of first impression before New York's Appellate Division defining expansion of rent regulation law for non-primary residence cases
- Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act Cases, turned a forgotten federal statute into a way to void the contracts of sales for buildings over 100 units resulting in hundreds of settlement and court victories. A prominent magazine noted Adam Leitman Bailey as the real estate attorney, "credited with being the first lawyer in New York City to use the ILSA provision." Another prominent magazine noted that Adam Leitman Bailey pioneered the use of the ILSA provision to get buyers out of contracts in the wake of the financial crisis.Trump Soho Association v. Bayrock/Sapir Organization LLC, Donald J. Trump, Trump International Hotels Management LLC, Donald Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump and Eric Trump, where Adam Leitman Bailey prevailed in a settlement providing millions of dollars to clients based on fraud claims under the Federal Securities Law
- Sky View Parc Purchasers Association, et al. v. FTC Residential Company II, L.P., Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. lands largest condominium settlement in New York history;
- Rivas v. McDonnell, a noteworthy Appellate Division decision involving an interpretation of the recording statute;
- Chin v. Chan, where Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. prevails at trial using a novel legal theory invalidating contract to purchase commercial property;
- Save Harlem Association v. KIMCO Realty Corporation, where Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. used victory in court, proposing legislation, conducting rallies and mobilizing political support and media attention to obtain winning settlement for the Save Harlem Association;
- Stalker v. Stewart Tenants, where Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. achieves winning settlement on behalf of coop sellers in landmark housing discrimination case;
- Sykes v. RFD Third Avenue One Associates, where Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. breaks new legal ground with appellate victory for attorneys' fees on a stipulation
- Million Gold Realty Co. v. S.E. & K. Corp., where Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. prevails at trial and on appeal in complicated commercial lease litigation setting the law for when dual right of first refusals given to two commercial tenants in building;
- Crave Crane Accident Case, where Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. obtains winning settlement for restaurant struck by crane on March 15th, 2008;
- B & C Realty, Co. v. 129 Emmut LLC, 106 A.D.3d 653 (1st Dept. 2013) Successfully defended owner of a building with potential zoning violations against purchaser who failed to close and lost a two million dollar down payment with finding that purchaser failed to demonstrate reasonable reliance necessary to sustain claims of fraudulent inducement, fraud and promissory estoppel.
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The Scrappy Law Firm That Finally Forced Long-Time Fraudster Adam Hochfelder to Pay Off His Lenders
The Scrappy Law Firm That Finally Forced Long-Time Fraudster Adam Hochfelder to Pay Off His Lenders
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One of The Most Important Condominium Cases of the New Millennium: P.C. Makes New Law on Second Sponsor Repair Liability
One of The Most Important Condominium Cases of the New Millennium: P.C. Makes New Law on Second Sponsor Repair Liability
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Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Convinces Shareholder Not to Sue By Demonstrating that Leaks Flooding Unit Came from Different Apartment
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Convinces Shareholder Not to Sue By Demonstrating that Leaks Flooding Unit Came from Different Apartment
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Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Successfully Defeats Motion for a Stay, Allowing Client to Move Forward with Eviction in Spite of Disputed Ownership
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Successfully Defeats Motion for a Stay, Allowing Client to Move Forward with Eviction in Spite of Disputed Ownership
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DUCK!!! Adam Leitman Bailey P.C. Secures Preliminary Injunction To Protect Workers and the Public From Dangerous Conditions
Adam Leitman Bailey P.C. dedicates hard work to protecting workers and the public from dangerous construction conditions
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Foiled Plans: How Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Thwarted A Famous Building’s Trickery
by Rebecca Blackwell
When the Frick building, planned renovations that would threaten the welfare of nearby residents, Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. jumped in to uncover the truth.
A Street Fight in the Bronx
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Adam Leitman Bailey’s firm helped settle a Bronx brawl over land between two parties and brought victory against a long-standing powerful family in New York.
Heroes Among Men: How Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Saved Lives of the Lifesaving
by Rebecca Blackwell
When a 911 Center in New York City was put in danger, Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. went to work against the unlawful and hazardous actions of a developer whose construction threatened the peace and safety of all who worked for the Fortune 500 company.
Adam Leitman Bailey Saves Upper East Cooperative From Forced NYU Combination With Neighboring University Building
by Rebecca Blackwell
When a New York resident of an iconic building was faced with a potentially devastating renovation to his beloved home, powerhouse real estate lawyer Adam Leitman Bailey tightened the knot on the loophole others said didn’t exist.
How To Run a Board Meeting
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Adam Leitman Bailey explains how using Robert's Rules of Order can assist with effective and productive board meetings in real estate matters.
Good Deed Is Not Punished: Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Enforces Judgment In Lieu of Foreclosure and Revives Judgment Resulting in Client Recovering Over $2.5 Million from Former Friend
Good Deed Is Not Punished: Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Enforces Judgment In Lieu of Foreclosure and Revives Judgment Resulting in Client Recovering Over $2.5 Million from Former Friend
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Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Successfully Guides Mitchell-Lama Co-Op in Holding its Annual Shareholders Meeting While Navigating Several Challenges Posed by COVID-19 and Recent Amendments to New York Cit
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Successfully Guides Mitchell-Lama Co-Op in Holding its Annual Shareholders Meeting While Navigating Several Challenges Posed by COVID-19 and Recent Amendments to New York City’s Private Housing Finance Law
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Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Demonstrates Lower Court Improvidently Exercised Discretion, Secures A Discovery Victory for Its Client
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Demonstrates Lower Court Improvidently Exercised Discretion, Secures A Discovery Victory for Its Client
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Steve R Wagner, A Partner at the Firm, Successfully Helping Buyers Navigate Purchasing Property on a 1840’s Slave Burial Ground
Steve R Wagner, A Partner at the Firm, Successfully Helping Buyers Navigate Purchasing Property on a 1840’s Slave Burial Ground
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Title Policy Exceptions Enforced to Defeat Disgruntled Property Owner
Title Policy Exceptions Enforced to Defeat Disgruntled Property Owner
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Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Defeats Dismissal Motion In Problematic Foreclosure Action
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Defeats Dismissal Motion In Problematic Foreclosure Action
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Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Wins Summary Judgment in Commercial Breach of Lease and Guaranty Action; Obtains $1.6M Judgment for Landlord
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Wins Summary Judgment in Commercial Breach of Lease and Guaranty Action; Obtains $1.6M Judgment for Landlord
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Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Defeats the Department of Homeless Services, Project Renewal and Prevents a Homeless Shelter From Moving In
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Defeats the Department of Homeless Services, Project Renewal and Prevents a Homeless Shelter From Moving In
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In an Unprecedented Decision, Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Defeats an Easement Claim by Summary Judgment
In an Unprecedented Decision, Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Defeats an Easement Claim by Summary Judgment
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Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Gets Back Terrace Space Belonging to Client
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Gets Back Terrace Space Belonging to Client
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Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Defeats Motion For Default And Contempt, As Well As Oath Summons, Despite Eleventh Hour Retention
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Defeats Motion For Default And Contempt, As Well As Oath Summons, Despite Eleventh Hour Retention
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Miracle on Dunbury Place: The Story of the Only Tenant in Suffolk County Evicted After Being Approved for ERAP Payments
Miracle on Dunbury Place: The Story of the Only Tenant in Suffolk County Evicted After Being Approved for ERAP Payments
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Sponsor’s Attempt to Avoid Liability for Construction Defects and to Limit Valid Claims of the Condominium Unit Owners Soundly Rejected by the Appellate Division
Sponsor’s Attempt to Avoid Liability for Construction Defects and to Limit Valid Claims of the Condominium Unit Owners Soundly Rejected by the Appellate Division
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De-Acceleration of Loan Found Valid to Defeat Statute of Limitation Defense Notwithstanding Word Processing Error In Stipulation of Discontinuance
De-Acceleration of Loan Found Valid to Defeat Statute of Limitation Defense Notwithstanding Word Processing Error In Stipulation of Discontinuance
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Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Defeats Statute of Limitations Argument in Foreclosure Action and Quiet Title Action
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Defeats Statute of Limitations Argument in Foreclosure Action and Quiet Title Action
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Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Wins Appeal and Obtains Critical Information For Client In Rent Overcharge Dispute
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Wins Appeal and Obtains Critical Information For Client In Rent Overcharge Dispute
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Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C Utilizes “Zombie Foreclosure” Statute to Avoid Lengthy Foreclosure Process
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C Utilizes “Zombie Foreclosure” Statute to Avoid Lengthy Foreclosure Process
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Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Defeats Application for Stay Pending Appeal, Defeats Renewal Motion, and is Awarded Judgment Of Foreclosure and Sale
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Defeats Application for Stay Pending Appeal, Defeats Renewal Motion, and is Awarded Judgment Of Foreclosure and Sale
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Adam Leitman Bailey Wins Heated Litigation After Aggressive Investigation Disproves Adversaries’ Prescriptive Easement Claims
Adam Leitman Bailey Wins Heated Litigation After Aggressive Investigation Disproves Adversaries’ Prescriptive Easement Claims
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Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Defeats Retroactive Application of Anti- SLAPP Action After Victory on Defamation and Malicious Prosecution Claims for Cooperative
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Defeats Retroactive Application of Anti- SLAPP Action After Victory on Defamation and Malicious Prosecution Claims for Cooperative
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Representing a Mitchell-Lama Cooperative, Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Secures Surrender of Multiple Apartments in Non-Primary Residence Cases
Representing a Mitchell-Lama Cooperative, Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Secures Surrender of Multiple Apartments in Non-Primary Residence Cases
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Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Successfully Navigates HUD Approval Process In Achieving Interest Rate Reduction Of A Senior Citizen Not-for-profit Housing Corporation’s Underlying Commercial Mortgage
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Successfully Navigates HUD Approval Process In Achieving Interest Rate Reduction Of A Senior Citizen Not-for-profit Housing Corporation’s Underlying Commercial Mortgage
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Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Represents Purchaser in Acquisition of Multifamily Property Eligible for “Qualified Opportunity Zone” Tax Benefits
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Represents Purchaser in Acquisition of Multifamily Property Eligible for “Qualified Opportunity Zone” Tax Benefits
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Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Represents Purchaser in Acquisition of Multifamily Property Eligible for “Qualified Opportunity Zone” Tax Benefits
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Represents Purchaser in Acquisition of Multifamily Property Eligible for “Qualified Opportunity Zone” Tax Benefits
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Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Secures A Highly Favorable Settlement On Behalf Of New Home Buyers Against A Developer That Breached Its Own Option Contract
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Secures A Highly Favorable Settlement On Behalf Of New Home Buyers Against A Developer That Breached Its Own Option Contract
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Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Secures Largest Condominium Construction Defect Settlement in Brooklyn History
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Secures Largest Condominium Construction Defect Settlement in Brooklyn History
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The Largest Buyout Ever Overpaid in New York City
The Largest Buyout Ever Overpaid in New York City
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Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Creativity and Open Communication with Landlord Helps Commercial Bakery Survive/Profit During COVID-19
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Creativity and Open Communication with Landlord Helps Commercial Bakery Survive/Profit During COVID-19
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In Greene County, Adam Leitman Bailey P.C. Successfully Settles Foreclosure Action in Court and Takes Possession of Home
In Greene County, Adam Leitman Bailey P.C. Successfully Settles Foreclosure Action in Court and Takes Possession of Home
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Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Wins a Foreclosure Notice Issue of First Impression in the First Department
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Wins a Foreclosure Notice Issue of First Impression in the First Department
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Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Facilitates Adoption of First Sale Capital Assessment for Mitchell-Lama Client
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Facilitates Adoption of First Sale Capital Assessment for Mitchell-Lama Client
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Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Springs Four-Family Transaction to Finish Line
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Springs Four-Family Transaction to Finish Line
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Adam Leitman Bailey P.C. Wins DHCR Proceeding Permitting Landlord to Decommission Rent Stabilized Tenant’s Fireplace
Adam Leitman Bailey P.C. Wins DHCR Proceeding Permitting Landlord to Decommission Rent Stabilized Tenant’s Fireplace
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Miracle Lawyering, Strategizing and a Bit of Luck Allows Client To Buy Dream Home While Being Sued
Miracle Lawyering, Strategizing and a Bit of Luck Allows Client To Buy Dream Home While Being Sued
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Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Obtains Dismissal of an Appeal Challenging the Entry of a Judgment Quieting Title
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Obtains Dismissal of an Appeal Challenging the Entry of a Judgment Quieting Title
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Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Repeatedly Wins Access for Emergency Repairs
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Repeatedly Wins Access for Emergency Repairs
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Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Obtained Payment of an Access License Fee for an Owner in a Case of First Impression Where Both the Owner and the Commercial Tenant Were Seeking Payment of a License Fee
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Obtained Payment of an Access License Fee for an Owner in a Case of First Impression Where Both the Owner and the Commercial Tenant Were Seeking Payment of a License Fee
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Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Successfully Establishes that Plaintiff Lacked Standing in A Prior Foreclosure Action in Order to Defeat Defendant’s Motion to Dismiss for Statute of Limitations in a Pending
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Successfully Establishes that Plaintiff Lacked Standing in A Prior Foreclosure Action in Order to Defeat Defendant’s Motion to Dismiss for Statute of Limitations in a Pending Foreclosure Action
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Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Wins Judgment of Possession and Writ of Assistance in Post-Foreclosure Supreme Court Ejectment Action
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Wins Judgment of Possession and Writ of Assistance in Post-Foreclosure Supreme Court Ejectment Action
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Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Massively Reduces Alteration Fee Penalties Totaling Over 1 Million Dollars for Central Park West Apartments
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Massively Reduces Alteration Fee Penalties Totaling Over 1 Million Dollars for Central Park West Apartments
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The Wolf Near Wall Street
by Rebecca Blackwell
When tensions among shared real estate owners reached their tipping point, Adam Leitman Bailey P.C. stepped in and solved a modern issue with an ancient remedy.
East Side Story
by Adam Leitman Bailey
The made-for-Hollywood tale of a 16-year legal tussle to help a dedicated band of Manhattan “homesteaders” take ownership of the buildings they had moved into and begun to rehab.
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Settles Case Winning Fifteen Times Coverage Limit
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Settles Case Winning Fifteen Times Coverage Limit
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Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Ensures Tenant’s Compliance and Achieves Ideal Outcome for Landlord Client; Tenant Pays Landlord’s Legal Fees in Full
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Ensures Tenant’s Compliance and Achieves Ideal Outcome for Landlord Client; Tenant Pays Landlord’s Legal Fees in Full
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Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Hired to Litigate in Sale of Property Conflict and Resolves Dispute Against Neighbor Without Litigation and Much Higher Sales Price
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Hired to Litigate in Sale of Property Conflict and Resolves Dispute Against Neighbor Without Litigation and Much Higher Sales Price
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Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Obtains Restraining Order to Lock Out Violent Illegal Short-Term Rental Operators with New York Police Department Assistance
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Obtains Restraining Order to Lock Out Violent Illegal Short-Term Rental Operators with New York Police Department Assistance
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Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Remains Vigilant and Prepared as Omicron Sweeps Through State
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Remains Vigilant and Prepared as Omicron Sweeps Through State
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Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Resolves an Intricate Easement Dispute, Enabling Client to Pursue Construction Project
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Resolves an Intricate Easement Dispute, Enabling Client to Pursue Construction Project
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Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Secures Bulk Purchase of 22 Units in New Luxury Condominium Building for Client, Deeming Client “Successor Sponsor”
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Secures Bulk Purchase of 22 Units in New Luxury Condominium Building for Client, Deeming Client “Successor Sponsor”
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Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Successfully Negotiates Almost Complete Relief for a Landlord Seeking Arrears From Rent-Stabilized Tenant
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Successfully Negotiates Almost Complete Relief for a Landlord Seeking Arrears From Rent-Stabilized Tenant
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Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C.’s Careful Due Diligence Catches Misleading Listing Revealing that Private Terrace is Actually Shared Space
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C.’s Careful Due Diligence Catches Misleading Listing Revealing that Private Terrace is Actually Shared Space
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Overcoming Obstacles with the General Power of Attorney
Overcoming Obstacles with the General Power of Attorney
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Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Obtains Injunction Against Serial Illegal Short-Term Rental Operators
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Obtains Injunction Against Serial Illegal Short-Term Rental Operators
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Overcoming Extremely Difficult Odds, Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Defeats Agency Governing Rent Deregulation, DHCR, Protecting Default Order of High-Income High-Rent Deregulation, Deregulating Apartment
Overcoming Extremely Difficult Odds, Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Defeats Agency Governing Rent Deregulation, DHCR, Protecting Default Order of High-Income High-Rent Deregulation, Deregulating Apartment
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Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Obtains a Preliminary Injunction and an Order of Contempt Against Holdover Licensees Illegally Using a New York City Apartment as a Single Room Occupancy Dwelling and for Sho
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Obtains a Preliminary Injunction and an Order of Contempt Against Holdover Licensees Illegally Using a New York City Apartment as a Single Room Occupancy Dwelling and for Short-Term Occupancy
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Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Persuades Sponsor of Condominium to Fix Building Issues
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Persuades Sponsor of Condominium to Fix Building Issues
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Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Wins Declaratory Judgment, Permanent Injunction, and Judgment of Possession Against Nuisance Apartment Occupant Despite Ban on Evictions
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Wins Declaratory Judgment, Permanent Injunction, and Judgment of Possession Against Nuisance Apartment Occupant Despite Ban on Evictions
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Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C.’s Banking Department Ensures Client Success Despite Hurricane Complications
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C.’s Banking Department Ensures Client Success Despite Hurricane Complications
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Shady Business Dealings, Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Secures Favorable Settlement For Its Client
Shady Business Dealings, Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Secures Favorable Settlement For Its Client
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Adam Leitman Bailey attorney Jeffrey Metz argues a RPAPL 881 Licensee case in front of the Appellate Division First Department against one of the largest property owners in New York.
Adam Leitman Bailey attorney Jeffrey Metz argues a RPAPL 881 Licensee case in front of the Appellate Division First Department against one of the largest property owners in New York.
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Changes to the New York Statutory Power of Attorney Form
Changes to the New York Statutory Power of Attorney Form
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Cuomo’s Crisis: What a Weakened or Departing Governor Means for Real Estate
Cuomo’s Crisis: What a Weakened or Departing Governor Means for Real Estate
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Demolition: One of the Last Ways to Deregulate a Building
Demolition: One of the Last Ways to Deregulate a Building
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Remote Notarization No Longer Allowed for Purchase and Refinance Closings
Remote Notarization No Longer Allowed for Purchase and Refinance Closings
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The “Irreparable Harm” Conundrum in Obtaining a Preliminary Injunction
The “Irreparable Harm” Conundrum in Obtaining a Preliminary Injunction
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The Evolving Burden of Proof for Foreclosure Judgments
The Evolving Burden of Proof for Foreclosure Judgments
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The Surfside Condo Collapse: Lessons for New York
The Surfside Condo Collapse: Lessons for New York
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Knowledge of Finer Intricacies of Complicated J-51 Overcharge Laws and Formulas Result in Massive Savings for Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Landlord-Client
Knowledge of Finer Intricacies of Complicated J-51 Overcharge Laws and Formulas Result in Massive Savings for Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Landlord-Client
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Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Leads and Guides Owner on How to Legally Secure Possession of a Commercial Space During COVID-19
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Leads and Guides Owner on How to Legally Secure Possession of a Commercial Space During COVID-19
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Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Defeats Neighbor’s Attempt to Use Adverse Possession Claim to Halt Construction
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Defeats Neighbor’s Attempt to Use Adverse Possession Claim to Halt Construction
Adam Leitman
Bailey
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Obtains Extension of Time to Make Mortgage Payment for Bronx Building Owner Using Arcane Legal Theory
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Obtains Extension of Time to Make Mortgage Payment for Bronx Building Owner Using Arcane Legal Theory
Adam Leitman
Bailey
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Secures Record Multi-Million-Dollar Settlement for Residential Developer
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Secures Record Multi-Million-Dollar Settlement for Residential Developer
Adam Leitman
Bailey
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Uses Ancient Document Doctrine to File and Record 36-Year-Old Document Instead of Paying Neighbor’s Bribe
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Uses Ancient Document Doctrine to File and Record 36-Year-Old Document Instead of Paying Neighbor’s Bribe
Adam Leitman
Bailey
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Defeats Broker’s Commission Action
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Defeats Broker’s Commission Action
Adam Leitman
Bailey
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Wins Co-op’s Right to Retain Multimillion Dollar Security Deposit Post-HSTPA
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Wins Co-op’s Right to Retain Multimillion Dollar Security Deposit Post-HSTPA
Adam Leitman
Bailey
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Lands Largest Condominium Settlement in New York History
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Lands Largest Condominium Settlement in New York History
Adam Leitman
Bailey
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Wins Landmark Victories Using a Forgotten and Overlooked Federal Law: Judge Rules Condo Deals Come Under Federal Law
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Wins Landmark Victories Using a Forgotten and Overlooked Federal Law: Judge Rules Condo Deals Come Under Federal Law
Adam Leitman
Bailey
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Creates New Law on Primary Residence Matters
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Creates New Law on Primary Residence Matters
Adam Leitman
Bailey
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Prevails at the Appellate Division in Adverse Possession Case of First Impression
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Prevails at the Appellate Division in Adverse Possession Case of First Impression
Adam Leitman
Bailey
Making New Law, Appellate Division Finds That Condo Board Not Liable for Repairing Newly Constructed Building and Finds That Obligation
Making New Law, Appellate Division Finds That Condo Board Not Liable for Repairing Newly Constructed Building and Finds That Obligation
Adam Leitman
Bailey
The New World of Prescriptive Easement Cases
The New World of Prescriptive Easement Cases
Adam Leitman
Bailey
Sweeping Reforms to Rent Overcharge Under New Rent Laws
Sweeping Reforms to Rent Overcharge Under New Rent Laws
Adam Leitman
Bailey
How Long Can Rental Markets Survive Government Meddling?
How Long Can Rental Markets Survive Government Meddling?
Adam Leitman
Bailey
Preparing Practitioners for the Next Disasters
Preparing Practitioners for the Next Disasters
Adam Leitman
Bailey
Reading Biographies Will Make You a Better Leader
Reading Biographies Will Make You a Better Leader
Adam Leitman
Bailey
5 Pointers For Landlords Facing Tenant Bankruptcies
5 Pointers For Landlords Facing Tenant Bankruptcies
Adam Leitman
Bailey
Adam Leitman Bailey Co-Edits Real Estate Titles: The Practice of Law in New York (Real Estate Titles, 4th edition)
Adam Leitman Bailey Co-Edits Real Estate Titles: The Practice of Law in New York (Real Estate Titles, 4th edition)
Adam Leitman
Bailey
City Council’s Relief for COVID Afflicted Guarantors
City Council’s Relief for COVID Afflicted Guarantors
Adam Leitman
Bailey
Adverse Possession and Tenancies in Common
Adverse Possession and Tenancies in Common
Adam Leitman
Bailey
Understanding Residential Building Laws Within a Pandemic Context
Understanding Residential Building Laws Within a Pandemic Context
Adam Leitman
Bailey
Sheltering the Homeless in Rent-Stabilized Units
Sheltering the Homeless in Rent-Stabilized Units
Adam Leitman
Bailey
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Secures Reduction in Common Charges for Commercial Condominium Units
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Secures Reduction in Common Charges for Commercial Condominium Units
Adam Leitman
Bailey
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Defeats Broker’s Commission Action
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Defeats Broker’s Commission Action
Adam Leitman
Bailey
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Saves and Secures Life-Saving Facility While Stopping Work on Development Project
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Saves and Secures Life-Saving Facility While Stopping Work on Development Project
Adam Leitman
Bailey
Using the Judicial System to Abate the Foreclosure Crisis
Using the Judicial System to Abate the Foreclosure Crisis
Adam Leitman
Bailey
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Secures Victory for Title Company in a 100-Year-Old Easement Action
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Secures Victory for Title Company in a 100-Year-Old Easement Action
Adam Leitman
Bailey
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Prevails Against Trump Soho on Fraud Claims; Settlement Provides Millions of Dollars to Clients
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Prevails Against Trump Soho on Fraud Claims; Settlement Provides Millions of Dollars to Clients
Adam Leitman
Bailey
Foreclosure in Your Future? Here are 4 Ways to Save Your Home from That Fate
Foreclosure in Your Future? Here are 4 Ways to Save Your Home from That Fate
Adam Leitman
Bailey
How to Start a Business in a Pandemic and Thrive in a Post-Pandemic World
How to Start a Business in a Pandemic and Thrive in a Post-Pandemic World
Adam Leitman
Bailey
Reviewing New York’s Commercial Lease Defenses to Paying Rent
Reviewing New York’s Commercial Lease Defenses to Paying Rent
Adam Leitman
Bailey
Landlord Laws, Tenant Moratoriums; Where We Are Now
Landlord Laws, Tenant Moratoriums; Where We Are Now
Adam Leitman
Bailey
Landlord-Tenant—Airbnb Occupant Overstayed Reservation—Went from Being Illegal Subtenant to Trespasser After He Surrendered the Apartment—Court Enjoined Occupant from Using the Premises
Landlord-Tenant—Airbnb Occupant Overstayed Reservation—Went from Being Illegal Subtenant to Trespasser After He Surrendered the Apartment—Court Enjoined Occupant from Using the Premises
Adam Leitman
Bailey
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