Corporate Law
Secured Lending Transactions
Industrial Development Agency Financing
Environmental Law
Litigation
Estate Planning and Administration
Elder Law
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- Representation of office park developer in connection with land acquisition, zoning, construction and financing issues for a series of office parks known as the "Miracle Mile" of Westchester's I-287 having an aggregate value in excess of $300,000,000.
- Representation
of developer of mid-city office park, including land acquisition, zoning and
planning, environmental analysis and compliance for structures in excess of
300,000 square feet of mixed office and retail space.
- Representation
of an international developer, owner and manager of large commercial real
estate properties in the assemblage and redevelopment of a major downtown
project in New York City.
- Representation
of a shared pair REIT in its consideration of a new headquarters site in
Westchester County, including a zoning analysis of the site, identification
of discrepancies between the original approvals and the actual building and
site improvements, negotiations with the municipality and obtaining a
resolution from the community board confirming that the building and
improvements are deemed to conform to the then controlling zoning and
building requirements, thereby allowing the client to proceed with the
acquisition without fear of zoning non-compliance.
- Representation
of a New York City based real estate development group in the land use
processing necessary to obtain approvals needed to develop a 40 acre site
formerly used for medical research in an upscale Westchester community.
Despite over 13 acres of delineated wetlands, approvals were obtained for 38
single family homes being sold for up to $1,300,000 each.
- Representation of a national developer in the redevelopment of an up-scale shopping center in suburban New York, including land acquisition, land use, planning, major tenant leasing and financing, including industrial development revenue bonds.
- Representation of major developers in urban renewal projects throughout the Northeast.
- Representation of a major department store in connection with development approvals and industrial revenue bond financing in downtown White Plains.
- Representation of major telecommunication companies in connection with the acquisition, leasing, land use approvals and construction of cell sites for wireless telephone communication, throughout New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.
- Representation
of owners of major office buildings and office parks in connection with land
acquisition,
major tenant leasing, and financing.
- Representation
of a major insurance company in connection with mortgage loans on office
buildings, shopping centers and apartment house complexes throughout New
York State.
- Representation
of a major regional bank in shopping center mortgage lending.
- Representation
of individuals in acquiring real property for investment, including
apartment building acquisition for operation by the client.
- Representation
of not-for-profit developer of assisted living housing for the elderly.
- Representation of sweat equity limited partner in major commercial redevelopment project in downtown Philadelphia.
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Representation of one of the world's largest corporations in connection with
the re-zoning of a closed industrial site and the
selection of, and contract with, a redeveloper partner for such site.
- Representation of a U.S. distributor of foreign manufactured products which controls over 60% of the applicable market for such goods within the NAFTA countries, includes anti-trust compliance, mergers and acquisitions, and full corporate housekeeping.
- Representation
of principal shareholder in reorganization of closely held importer of
hand painted goods for distribution throughout the U.S., including buyout of
a dissenting shareholder, international joint ventures and related funding
resulting in company growth of 50% per year since 1994.
- Representation
of an international electronics component manufacturer doing business
throughout the world, but based in the United States. Services ranging from
employment disputes to licensing contracts, sales and development agreements
as well as plant construction and financing in the United States and abroad.
- Representation
of start-up companies in a variety of fields ranging from publishing to
internet development.
- Representation
of a CEO of an advertising company in a dispute over buyout compensation as
a result of a change in control of the acquiring corporation, resulting in
the acceleration and payment in full of all sums owed.
- Representation
of a New York City publisher of fashion publications in the preparation and
execution of various internal documents between the principals, the
subsequent sale to an international media conglomerate, the later repurchase
of the company and a subsequent sale to a German publishing conglomerate,
including subsequent negotiations of "earn out" issues and
payments.
- Representation
of motion picture theatre chain in connection with regular corporate
activities as well as mergers and acquisitions.
- Representation
of a United Kingdom conglomerate in its acquisition of a New York
manufacturer of fragrance ingredients, including the creation of the
acquiring entity and, subsequent to closing, employment agreements and other
customary corporate documents.
- Representation
of a partner in a "big six" (now "big three") accounting
firm in a dispute over the calculation of his buyout subsequent to the
Firm's "downsizing" and his resulting termination and alleged
offsets to the buyout amount, resulting in the acceleration and payment in
full of all sums owed.
- Representation
of a German computer software manufacturer in the creation of a US
subsidiary to service its US customers including various necessary
corporate, employment and contract documents.
- Representation
of a seller of a closely held distributor of grocery products controlling a
major segment of the New York metropolitan area in connection with the sale
of the company to a publicly held corporation.
- Acquisition
of a manufacturer of men's slacks in Georgia on behalf of a public
corporation, including a simultaneous public offering of securities and term
loan.
- Representation
of a public company in connection with the acquisition of a manufacturer of
mobile homes and recreational vehicles.
- Representation
of a mortgage bank in connection with the sale of a one-half interest
therein, including the transfer of assets in excess of one billion dollars.
Secured Lending Transactions back to top
- Representation of Borrower in connection with on-going equipment leasing, finance of computer equipment, aircraft and telephone communication systems.
- Representation
of Borrower in floor planning for the wholesale sale of lawn mowers, snow
blowers and marine equipment.
- Representation
of lender in connection with the funding of an Employee Stock Ownership
Plan.
- Representation
of lender in term loans to a variety of entities, including civil aviation
fixed base operators, manufacturers of toys, manufacturers of pumps and
other types of goods and equipment.
Industrial Development Agency Financing
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- Representation
of client in connection with purchase of 2,500,000 square foot light
industrial site with financing assistance in excess of $50,000,000 by
issuance of industrial development revenue bonds in Ulster County, New York.
- Representation
of New York City based developer in obtaining inducement from County of
Westchester Industrial Development Agency for the issuance of over
$127,000,000 in taxable industrial revenue bonds in connection with the
acquisition, remediation and development of a complex to be located in White
Plains, New York. Obtained 100% abatement for mortgage and sales tax and
significant abatement of project real estate tax.
- Representation
of not-for-profit corporation in the acquisition of its headquarters
facility financed by industrial development revenue bonds in excess of
$3,000,000.
- Representation
of numerous not-for-profit entities (e.g.: YMCA, school for special needs
children, social services agency, boys & girls club, historic building
site, music conservancy, in-school student anti-substance abuse agency and
the like) in tax-exempt bond financings, the proceeds of which were used to
defray a portion or all of the costs of property acquisition, hazardous
materials remediation, building renovation and equipment purchases.
- Representation
of numerous manufacturers in connection with IRB financing, such as
manufacturer of small tools, manufacturer of stamped miniature electrical
components, manufacturer of stamped large commercial components, commercial
printing, manufacturer of health and beauty aids, manufacturer of infusion
molded plastic containers, all in connection with tax exempt or partially
tax exempt industrial revenue bond financings.
- Representation
of New York City developer in connection with refinancing for remediation of
asbestos and rehabilitation of building complex.
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- Conducted
environmental due diligence and prepared environmental representations and
warranties for the seller in the acquisition of a chain of gas stations by a
large multinational oil company.
- Represented
a municipality in a multiparty complex environmental litigation, involving
Federal, State and common law causes of action, including Superfund, RCRA,
and private nuisance, trespass and stigma damage.
- Acted
as the arbitrator in a multi-million dollar dispute involving complex
environmental, contract and indemnification issues.
- Conducted
an environmental and liability analysis of properties to be purchased in an
abandoned oil field for a major independent oil and gas company.
- Prepared
insurance claims and supervised the environmental investigation and contacts
with New York State DEC for an environmental condition on a large office
complex in Westchester County.
- Represented
a Florida corporation in investigating and remediating a major solvent
chemical spill and negotiating an appropriate consent order with State and
local environmental authorities.
- Represented
a client in the investigation of problems necessitating remediation and
reconstruction of its waste water treatment plant.
- Successfully
defended directors of a public company in stockholder derivative action alleging
violation of fiduciary duties and corporate waste.
- Acted
as counsel to Special Litigation Committee appointed by non-defendant
directors of public company in stockholder derivative action and aided in
preparation of committee report which was upheld by the Court.
- Successfully
defended customer of nationally known brokerage Firm in jury trial on action
for losses and commissions.
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Represented not-for-profit company in arbitration with County involving claim
by the County for some $3.1 million, resulting in denial of any award.
- Tax
certiorari proceedings involving approximately 40 different office building
and industrial sites in Westchester County for a single client resulting in
an omnibus settlement with payment to client of over $1,000,000.
- Representation
of developers in connection with numerous land use related litigations,
including litigation regarding the State Environmental Quality Review Act.
- Representation
of a client against a zoning board based upon a finding by it, ultimately
found to be arbitrary and capricious.
- Representation
of a land owner in connection with alleged pollution of real property
previously sold to a third party.
- Representation
of a major land owner against a municipality which had illegally dumped
construction waste on client's property across the street from client's
home, resulting in a recovery of in excess of $700,000.
- Representation of owner of land against municipality for de facto condemnation by regulatory means resulting in a payment to the client of over $10,000,000.
- Representation of mail processing company in successful multi-million dollar Breach of Contract jury trial against nationally known Fortune 500 company.
Estate Planning and Administration back to top
- Representation of large and small estates, including estates holding simply cash and securities as well as estates holding real property throughout the United States requiring coordination of ancillary probates in foreign states and management of legal counsel.
- Estate
planning for owner of multi million dollar privately held manufacturer
seeking to transition the business to a second generation while preserving
net worth of the older generation.
- Creation
of inter-vivos trusts for the conveyance of portions of interests in real
property located throughout the United States in a coordinated gift giving
program designed to reduce both gift taxes and ultimate estate taxes.
- Representation
of estate holding copyright assets.
- Appointed
by Surrogate's Court to represent infant beneficiary of large estate in
connection with the disappearance of assets.
- Regularly
represented clients in Advance Planning including providing management tools
for seniors, such as powers of attorney, health care proxies and living
wills;
- Regularly
represented clients in the use of trusts as a means of protecting assets.
- Regularly
represented clients in nursing home admissions.
- Regularly
represented clients in housing related issues, such as choosing an assisted
living facility.
- Prepared
applications for governmental assistance, including Medicaid, as a means for
assisting in the payment of nursing care and other forms of custodial care.
- Prepared
wills which are designed to protect assets in the event of the need for
government assistance.
- Preparation
of lifetime trusts with estate and tax considerations, life insurance
trusts, trusts designed for tax planning, including qualified personal
residence trusts, grantor retained income trusts, grantor retained annuity
trusts, charitable remainder trusts.
- Regularly
represented clients in connection with Disability Planning, such as lifetime
supplemental needs trusts designed to protect assets in the event that the
disabled individual requires government assistance in the form of Medicaid,
trusts in conjunction with not-for-profit organizations which provide asset
management and case management for the disabled individual.
- Prepared
supplemental needs trusts, created in wills of parents for disabled
children, designed to preserve the disabled person's access to Medicaid and
other forms of government assistance.
- Planning
with personal injury attorneys for the best use of proceeds of personal
injury awards which preserve the individual's access to Medicaid and other
forms of governmental assistance.
- Prepared
Guardianship Involuntary and voluntary petitions.
- Represented
family members who may supporting or opposing Guardianship petitions