A New York real estate attorney practices in accordance with New York law. A New York real estate lawyer handles purchases and sales of condominium apartments, cooperative apartments and houses, commercial and residential real estate transactions, sublease and lease assignments, and more. A New York real estate attorney also handles real estate related disputes with banks, architects, building contractors, insurance companies, and landlord-tenant disputes. A real estate attorney handles construction and remodeling agreements, and works to resolve disputes over budget, materials, labor, and other issues.

There are two categories of real estate attorneys in New York: trial attorneys, who work primarily on real estate-related lawsuits, and settlement attorneys, who primarily deal with real estate-related agreements and contracts. Before hiring a real estate attorney, clients must decide which of the two types of attorney they need. A New York real estate lawyer helps clients draft a lease based on New York real estate law when leasing real estate and represents the client if a landlord-tenant dispute arises. When buying real estate, one has to sign a promissory note, so it is always a good idea to have a real estate attorney present.

It is essential that all New York real estate attorneys pass the bar exam, which includes multiple-choice questions and essay questions. Upon passing the bar exam, one must apply to the Court of Appeals to apply for admission to the bar and after passing the interview with the Committee of Character and Aptitude, one can practice law in New York. Some of the most prominent real estate law firms are the Law Office of Kevork Adanas; Silverberg, Stonehill, Goldsmith, and Haber; the Law Offices of Harry Herbertz, and many more.