Experience

Centennial Properties NY

• United States
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Counsel

  • May 2021 - Present

  • Oversees/supervises and provides guidance to outside counsel on all pending litigation in state and federal court and pending before state agencies, including formulation of legal strategy and review of all settlements; • Responsible for all legal aspects of business/corporate governance, human resources, general employment matters, and any other issues as they arise in the ordinary course of business; • Provides legal guidance and advises on property, real estate, and landlord/tenant law, including rent control and rent stabilization law. • Negotiates, drafts, and reviews commercial leases on behalf of owner/management; • Advises on compliance with Consent Order/Decree with New York State Office of the Attorney General. Show less



General Real Estate & Landlord/Tenant

• New York, New York, United States

• Litigation Attorney

  • Jan 2000 - May 2021

  • Litigated Supreme and Civil court matters, including but not limited to landlord-tenant matters in NYC Housing Court; • Prepared pleadings, motions, predicate notices and performed initial case preparation in anticipation of litigation and/or settlement; • Drafted memoranda of law and conducted legal research on real estate and landlord/tenant law; • Negotiated and prepared settlement agreements and surrender agreements on behalf of property owners; • Participated in preparation and completion of DHCR demolition applications, and prepared applications and responses in various DHCR matters; • Liaised with clients and provided counseling on open legal matters; • Advised on compliance with Consent Order/Decree with New York State Office of the Attorney General, which included consistent interaction with independent monitor appointed by the court as well as providing guidance to independent property management company and property owner. Show less