Practice Areas

Built around the way matters actually unfold.

A construction contract becomes a lien. A lien becomes a lawsuit. A lawsuit becomes a fight with the carrier. The firm's nine practices are organized to follow that arc, so that the lawyer who handles one stage understands the next.

Commercial Litigation & Arbitration

When the deal breaks down.

Trial-ready representation for businesses, lenders, landlords, and owners in contract, collection, and commercial disputes throughout New York.

Counsel · Brian M. Levine, Esq.

Business Divorce & Ownership Disputes

When partners stop agreeing.

Representation of LLC members, managers, and companies in derivative actions, distribution disputes, and claims of minority oppression.

Counsel · Brian M. Levine, Esq.

Business Transactions & Commercial Contracts

Agreements drafted by a litigator.

Purchase, sale, and operating agreements for closely held businesses, from laundromats and gas stations to franchise restaurants and nationwide distribution deals.

Counsel · Brian M. Levine, Esq.

Construction Law & Mechanic's Liens

From the AIA contract, to the RPAPL § 881 license, to the mechanic's lien.

Counsel to general contractors, developers, and owners on the agreements that govern a project and the disputes that arise when it goes wrong.

Counsel · Brian M. Levine, Esq.

Commercial Real Estate & Property Disputes

Buildings, leases, and the neighbor next door.

Transactions and litigation involving commercial buildings, commercial condominiums, leases, construction access, and the rights of adjoining owners.

Counsel · Brian M. Levine, Esq.

Construction Site Injury & Labor Law Defense

Labor Law §§ 240(1), 241(6), and 200.

Defense of general contractors, developers, and property owners against construction site injury, premises liability, and sidewalk claims.

Counsel · Brian M. Levine, Esq.

Residential Real Estate

From contract to closing.

Representation of buyers, sellers, developers, and lenders in the purchase and sale of houses, condominiums, and co-operatives throughout New York.

Counsel · Manjit Singh, Esq.

Insurance Coverage Disputes

When the carrier says no.

Forcing insurers to honor the policies that contractors, owners, and businesses paid for.

Counsel · Brian M. Levine, Esq.

Appeals

First and Second Departments.

Appellate representation of appellants and respondents in the Appellate Division, First and Second Departments.

Counsel · Brian M. Levine, Esq.

Not sure where your matter fits?

Most matters touch more than one.

Describe the situation and we will tell you how we would approach it, which practice it belongs to, and whether the firm is the right fit.

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