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A
t its core, the lawyers at Ganfer Shore Leeds &
Zauderer LLP are dedicated to providing clients with
the highest quality legal services possible, according
to Managing Partner Steven J. Shore.
“We offer out-of–the-box thinking and a level of personal
attention and responsiveness that most law fi rms do not and
cannot,” Shore notes. “Our partners are hands-on from the
beginning to the end of every commercial litigation case and
real estate transaction in which we are involved.”
What the fi rm lacks in size – 28 attorneys, with just 12
partners—it makes up for in experience. Virtually all of its
partners practiced for years prior to joining Ganfer Shore
Leeds & Zauderer, either at large, prominent global law fi rms
or at governmental agencies. “We are privileged to represent
many clients who fi rst met us when we were adverse to
them and who appreciated our expertise,” says Senior
Partner Steven R. Ganfer.
Partner Matthew J. Leeds adds, “our attorneys, both
litigators and transactional, possess a depth of experience
as well as expertise in specialty niches in which the larger
fi rms are unlikely to invest.” Leeds notes that many of the
fi rm’s partners have chaired major bar association groups.
Innovative Litigation Practice
Ganfer Shore Leeds & Zauderer dominates in
commercial litigation and arbitration. Partner Mark C.
Zauderer, a prominent trial and appellate attorney who has
also headed blueribbon panels and judicial task forces, is
routinely retained on “bet the company” litigations. He
is currently representing a major party in connection with
opioid litigations, is involved in litigating a multibillion dollar
mortgage-backed securities case, and is representing
plaintiffs in a multibillion dollar bond default litigation.
Zauderer notes that “a boutique fi rm that focuses on trials
and appeals can often outmatch other fi rms in litigation.”
In an epic legal battle where the adversary—powerhouse
New York hoteliers—used delay tactics to attempt to squeeze
the fi rm’s client to either drop the case or settle quickly,
Partner Craig S. Kesch notes that “it was important to be
tenacious and detail oriented, which ultimately convinced
the court of the hoteliers’ dilatory tactics, and resulted in the
fi rm’s client obtaining a complete victory on liability that was
upheld on appeal.”
Real Estate Transaction Prowess
Ganfer Shore Leeds & Zauderer also excels in delivering
pragmatic yet sophisticated results in a variety of real estate
transactions, including complicated construction fi nancings,
commercial and mixed-use development and unsold shares
matters, and in sales and leases.
Partner Margery N. Weinstein notes that “our skill and
experience in transactional matters helps us to be a calming
force during highly stressful scenarios, including those
involving condominium and cooperative apartment boards
and their unit owners and shareholders.”
“Because of our specialized experiences and our
lower overhead, we offer our clients hourly rates that are
signifi cantly less than those of many of our peers,” says
Partner Sandra L. Jacobus. “Ganfer Shore Leeds & Zauderer
has hit the sweet spot in our ability to focus on our clients,”
explains Shore. “We are committed to effi ciently, effectively,
andpersonally attending to clients’ needs.”
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WAGNER,BERKOW & BRANDT, LLP
REAL ESTATE LAW
WAGNERBERKOW& BRANDT, LLP
462 7THAVENUE,6THFLOOR,NEWYORK,NY 10018
T: 646.780.7272| F:646.607.5386| WWW.WAGNERBERKOW.COM
Wagner Berkow & Brandt LLP is dedicated to providing
the highest level of legal services to our clients. Founding
members Steven Wagner and Bonnie Berkow have been
recognized for their real estate legal expertise for more than
30 years. Caring deeply for the success of each of our clients,
our entire team is focused on providing outstanding legal
services and advice, winning and creative approaches to
problems, unfailing ethics and good judgment. We listen
well and communicate clearly. We are the advocatesand
partners our clients want.
Our extensive and varied background includes resolutionorlitigationofdisputesforcontrolofpartnerships,corporations,limitedliabilitycompanies,
between adjacent landowners, neighboring apartmentownersandapartmentownersandtheirboards,zoning,landuseanddevelopmentrightsissues,
Pullman actions, commercial and residential landlord/tenantmatters,regulatedhousingissuesincludingrentcontrol,rentstabilization,CityandStateMitchell-
Lamas and Section 213 housing, succession right claims,condominiumlien,residentialandcomplexcommercialmortgageforeclosures,tenantbuy-outs,
actions to clear title, plus a wide range of commercialandcorporatedisputes.
Our practice is concentrated in the areas of:
- Real Estate
- Cooperatives
- Condominiums
- ComplexCommercialLitigation
- LandUse
- InternetDefamation
- TenantBuyouts
- EmploymentandHousingdiscrimination
