| A New York real estate lawyer practices in | | | | on which of the two types of lawyers they need. A |
| accordance with New York law. A New York real | | | | New York real estate lawyer helps clients drawing up |
| estate lawyer handles purchases and sales of | | | | a lease agreement based on New York real estate |
| condominium apartments, co-operative apartments | | | | law when leasing a real estate property, and |
| and homes, commercial and residential real estate | | | | represents the client if any landlord-tenant disputes |
| transactions, assignments of sub-leases and leases, | | | | arise. When purchasing real estate, one has to sign up |
| and more. A New York real estate lawyer also | | | | a Promissory Note, so it is always advisable to keep a |
| handles litigation involving real estate with banks, | | | | real estate lawyer present.It is essential for all New |
| architects, building contractors, insurance companies | | | | York real estate lawyers to pass the bar exam, which |
| and landlord-tenant litigation. A real estate lawyer | | | | includes multiple-choice questions and essay questions. |
| handles building and remodeling agreements, and | | | | On passing the bar exam, one must apply to the |
| works to settle disputes regarding budget, materials, | | | | Appellate Court to seek entry to the bar and, after |
| craftsmanship and other issues.There are two | | | | passing the interview with the Character and Fitness |
| categories of real estate lawyers in New York: | | | | Committee, one can practice law in New York. Some |
| litigation lawyers, who mainly work on lawsuits involving | | | | of the most prominent real estate law firms are the |
| real estate, and transactional lawyers, who mainly deal | | | | Law Office of Kevork Adanas; Silverberg, Stonehill, |
| with agreements and contracts involving real estate. | | | | Goldsmith and Haber; the Harry Herbertz Law Offices, |
| Before hiring a real estate lawyer, clients should decide | | | | and many more. |