Einbinder & Dunn, LLP is committed to providing high-quality, cost-effective solutions for all of its clients' legal problems. The partners and their experienced staff of associates take a hands-on approach to each matter. The attorneys are responsive and proactive, working only in each client's best interest to achieve superior results.

Commercial Real Estate Lawyers New York and Nationwide

Leasing, Litigation, Acquisition & Financing of Commercial Real Estate

Einbinder & Dunn brings an Experienced Approach to all aspects of its real estate practice. The firm represents a diverse clientele in the New York area as well as nationwide. Clients range from individual developers to large corporations. While there is never a typical client matter, most of the firm’s real estate work involves sales, long-term leases, sale-leasebacks, acquisitions, financing and the development of large-scale commercial properties. A sophisticated boutique real estate practice, the firm blends its extensive experience with individual attention that larger firms are hard-pressed to match. In particular, Einbinder & Dunn’s understanding of real estate law has been integral to the success of many of its franchising clients.

Among the real estate services Einbinder & Dunn, provides are those related to:

Purchase and Sales – including the sale, acquisition and assemblage of fee title interests as well as real estate rights, the negotiation and acquisition of air and related property rights, the sale and acquisition of joint venture interests, LLC memberships and other membership interests.

Real Estate Development – encompassing operating, shareholder and partnership agreements (for ownership and management), as well as the formation of LLC’s for real estate development.

Commercial Leasing – covering the development of complex lease documents for ownership and the negotiation and auditing of leases for tenants.

Zoning and Municipal Matters – including variance applications, certificates, permits and other municipal approvals.

Real Estate Financing and Refinancing – covering everything from the preparation of documents for mortgage-based lending to financial arrangements for raising development capital. An example of this is the opinion letters the firm developed for a $60,000,000 sale-leaseback involving more than 40 properties nationwide.

Real Estate Tax-Related Matters – assisting clients in all real estate tax-related matters such as city and state property tax benefit programs, including the New York ICAP and New York State Empire Development Zones.

Residential Real Estate – representing individual real estate clients as well as apartment cooperatives.

Construction – covering all legal matters relating to construction, including general as well as subcontractor contracts.

Real Estate Litigation – representing commercial real estate owners and commercial tenants in all aspects of real estate disputes.

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Two cases successfully handled by Einbinder & Dunn involving franchise agreement non competes are the subject of a story in the February issue of Franchise Times. To read the article click here

Michael Einbinder was a featured speaker at the event “Franchise Roundtable – Do’s and Don’ts of Franchisor FDD’s and Franchisee Compliance,” sponsored by Citrin Cooperman, a well established New York accounting firm with a franchise practice. The event took place on Thursday, February 7, 2013 at 5:30 p.m. at Citrin Cooperman, 529 Fifth Avenue (44th between 5th and Madison) 4th Floor, New York, New York 10017. Click here for more information.

Einbinder & Dunn recently prevailed on behalf of a former franchisee in the child care industry. The Franchisor sought to enforce a noncompetition agreement and the court ruled that the Franchisor failed to establish irreparable harm or the public interest element of its injunction application and denied the motion. Click here for more information.

Michael Einbinder contributed a chapter in the ABA Forum Publication entitled "Covenants Against Competition in Franchise Agreements," Third Edition, published in the Fall of 2012.

Julie Lusthaus spoke at a workshop entitled "Career Alternatives: Franchising - It's NOT Just Burgers & Fries," on November 13th, 2012. The workshop was held at Webster Bank, One N. Broadway, White Plains, NY 10604. Click here for more information: Career Alternatives: Franchising - It's NOT Just Burgers & Fries

Michael Einbinder was interviewed on “The Voice of Manhattan Business” presented by the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce. The subject of discussion was "Introduction to Franchising" broadcasted through BlogTalkRadio live on Wednesday, October 10, 2012, at 12:00 Noon. Click here to listen to the interview.

Michael Einbinder and Julie Lusthaus participated in the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce Event for Veterans on May 22, 2012. This event provided veterans with information about owning their own businesses and owning franchises in particular.

Einbinder & Dunn exhibited at the International Franchise Expo on June 15-17, 2012 in NYC. This Expo was intended to be one of the most comprehensive learning experiences about franchising to be conducted. If you are interested in obtaining more information about this event or franchising in general, please contact us.

Michael Einbinder has been named a Legal Eagle by franchise-industry publication, Franchise Times. The magazine bases this designation on peer recommendations and contributions to the franchise industry, such as writing for legal publications and speaking at franchise events. Michael has received this recognition for the last seven years.

Julie Lusthaus was interviewed on WVOX 1460 AM by Marsha Gordon, President and CEO of The Business Council of Westchester about issues in franchising. Click here to listen to the interview.

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