Business Details
12 Years
experience
Commercial Real Estate Legal Solutions NYC
Established in 2014 by Rachelle Rosenberg and Elliot Steinmetz, our firm provides modernized legal solutions tailored to the complexities of today's commercial real estate and litigation landscape. With decades of combined experience, we specialize in commercial real estate transactions and litigation, offering clients a unique blend of legal expertise and business acumen. Our practice spans conventional and mezzanine financing, acquisitions and sales, leasing, and neighbor license agreements, supported by a litigation team with extensive state and federal court experience. We prioritize efficiency and cost-effectiveness, fostering long-term client relationships through personalized service that mirrors an in-house legal department. Our attorneys' diverse backgrounds enable innovative approaches to complex legal challenges, ensuring strategic advocacy in both transactional and dispute resolution contexts.Representing private lenders, developers, and corporations, we deliver comprehensive counsel that aligns legal outcomes with business objectives. Our team's deep understanding of New York City's real estate market positions us to address the specific needs of clients across Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Long Island. We maintain a commitment to transparency, ethical practice, and measurable results, with a track record of successful resolutions in high-stakes commercial disputes and real estate matters. This foundation of experience and client-centric service defines our approach to legal representation.
Services
Commercial Real Estate Transactions
Commercial Litigation
Real Estate Financing
Acquisitions and Sales
Leasing
Neighbor License Agreements
General Counsel Services
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years combined experience in commercial real estate finance transactions
- Our team provides litigation expertise in state, federal, and appellate courts
- We deliver cost-effective solutions through integrated transactional and dispute resolution practices
- Our attorneys bring diverse backgrounds from major law firms and in-house corporate roles
- We maintain round-the-clock availability for urgent client needs
Services
Commercial Real Estate Transactions
We handle complex commercial real estate transactions including acquisitions, sales, and financing arrangements. Our attorneys structure deals for residential and commercial properties, negotiating joint ventures and ownership agreements. With expertise in conventional, bridge, and mezzanine financing, we represent lenders and borrowers in mortgage refinances and preferred equity investments.
Commercial Litigation
Our litigation practice covers commercial foreclosures, landlord-tenant actions, and partnership disputes in state and federal courts. We represent clients in adverse possession claims, specific performance actions, and RPAPL 881 proceedings. The team handles breach of contract cases, fraud claims, and corporate dissolution matters with strategic advocacy.
Real Estate Financing
We represent lenders and borrowers in commercial real estate financing transactions. Our services include structuring conventional, bridge, and mezzanine loans, handling mortgage assignments, and negotiating preferred equity investments. The team's 40+ years of combined experience ensures creative solutions for complex financing challenges.
Neighbor License Agreements
We negotiate license agreements for construction access to adjoining properties in NYC. Our team works with engineers and architects to create equitable protections for developers and property owners during construction projects, ensuring compliance with Department of Buildings requirements.
General Counsel Services
We serve as outside legal counsel for corporations, handling day-to-day legal needs. Our services include drafting corporate documentation, confidentiality agreements, and vendor contracts. We support startups and mid-sized companies with organizational structure and ongoing legal compliance requirements.
People
Rachelle Rosenberg
Partner
Co-founder with expertise in commercial litigation and real estate disputes. Former associate at Dreier LLP and Marcus Rosenberg & Diamond. Represents clients in landlord-tenant proceedings and construction defect claims. Admitted in NY and NJ courts.
Elliot Steinmetz
Partner
Co-founder specializing in real estate transactions with experience as associate general counsel for mortgage REITs. Handles acquisitions and lender negotiations. Former Weissmann Abruzzo LLP attorney and Yeshiva University basketball coach.
Nathan Cohen
Of Counsel
Commercial litigator with experience in pharmaceutical, insurance, and real estate industries. Former Kaye Scholer LLP associate. Represents clients in state and federal courts with focus on cost-effective dispute resolution strategies.
Leonard Gekhman
Of Counsel
Litigation and transactional attorney with experience in RICO, medical malpractice, and real estate law. Former Gabriele and Marano attorney. Represents commercial real estate clients in litigation and transactional matters across NY courts.
Anne Specht
Senior Associate
Real estate attorney with title insurance experience. Specializes in lender representation and transaction solutions. Admitted in NY and FL, providing strategic guidance for complex real estate financing arrangements.
Questions
What areas of law does Rosenberg & Steinmetz specialize in?
We focus on commercial real estate transactions and litigation, including property acquisitions, financing, leasing, neighbor license agreements, and general counsel services for corporations.
Do you represent both landlords and tenants in leasing matters?
Yes, we provide leasing services for both commercial landlords and tenants, leveraging litigation experience to create balanced lease agreements that prevent future disputes.
How does your firm handle neighbor access agreements?
Our team negotiates license agreements for construction access, working with engineers to ensure compliance with NYC Department of Buildings requirements while protecting property owners' interests.
What experience do your attorneys have in commercial litigation?
Our litigation team has decades of combined experience handling commercial foreclosures, partnership disputes, and appellate cases in New York State and federal courts.
Can you assist with real estate financing transactions?
Yes, we represent lenders and borrowers in conventional, bridge, and mezzanine financing transactions, with attorneys having over 40 years of combined experience in commercial real estate finance.
