A New York real estate lawyer practices in accordance with New York law. A New York property lawyer manages acquisition and selling of condominium apartment properties, co-operative apartments and homes, commercial and residentialreal estate transactions, assignments of sub-leases and leases, and extra. Real estate litigation for banks, architects, building contractors, insurance companies, and landlord-tenants are all handled by real estate lawyers. Budget, materials, work, or other issues are all handled by real estate law.

There are two categories of real estate lawyers in New York: litigation lawyers, who mainly work on lawsuits involving real estate, and transactional lawyers, who mainly deal with agreements and contracts involving real estate. Before hiring a real estate lawyer, clients should decide on which of the two types of lawyers they need. A New York real estate lawyer helps clients drawing up a lease agreement based on New York real estate law when leasing a real estate property, and represents the client if any landlord-tenant disputes arise. A promissory note is required for the purchase of real estate and a lawyer should be present.

It is indispensable for each and every New York real estate lawyers to pass the bar exam, that consists of multiple-choice and essay questions. On passing the bar exam, one must apply to the Appellate Court to seek entry to the bar and, after passing the interview with the Character and Fitness Committee, one can practice law in New York. Kevork Adanas, Silverberg, Stonehill, Goldsmith and Haber, and the Harry are some of the more successful real estate law firms.