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Herrick has called New York home since 1928, when the firm was founded as a real estate law boutique and continues to maintain one of the region’s preeminent and expansive real estate practices. From our offices in New York City, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Newark, New Jersey, we represent some of the nation's most prominent real estate market participants in connection with some of the region’s highest profile properties. Real estate owners, developers, public entities, not-for-profits, lenders and investors rely on us for sophisticated acquisitions and dispositions, financings, land use and zoning concerns, development and construction, industrial development, cooperative and condominium matters, leasing, tax, litigation and government relations assistance. Herrick has extensive experience and deep connections both in the private and public sectors that is critical to solving the various challenges that invariably arise on real estate projects. We also pride ourselves on delivering exceptional market intelligence, which can provide an edge in the highly competitive real estate market. 

Chambers Review

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Real Estate: Litigation - New York

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Herrick, Feinstein LLP is an established real estate group, assisting clients with the financing and execution of complex acquisitions and developments. It is adept at securing land use and zoning permits for real estate owners and developers. The team offers a strong network of governmental and agency contacts as well as public sector experience. Herrick, Feinstein is also highly regarded in the New York real estate litigation space.

Work Highlights

  • Herrick, Feinstein advised the Soloviev Organization in its bid to create a casino and residential skyscrapers in Manhattan. The project involved a land use entitlement process and public hearings with the State Gaming Commission.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Mitchell Korbey
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Mitchell Korbey
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Band 1

Mitchell Korbey chairs the firm's zoning and land use department and advises a diverse client roster on complex zoning projects including rezoning and matters relating to development.

Mitch is one of the best land use attorneys in the city.

Mitch is as plugged in as anyone in the city on land use matters and he is very detailed and effective.

Mitch is a highly knowledgeable and experienced real estate lawyer with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Mitch is extremely knowledgeable in all zoning matters and has great communication skills.

Scott Mollen
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Scott Mollen
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Band 1
Scott Mollen is a seasoned practitioner with notable experience in real estate disputes as part of a broader commercial real estate practice.

Scott is a brilliant litigator and extremely knowledgeable of real estate and construction matters as well as issues pertaining to government entities.

Scott handles complex matters with precision and brings fierce negotiating skills to every situation. He effectively applies the law in a practical manner, supported by a robust understanding.

Scott Mollen really is a pioneer in this space.

Belinda Schwartz
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Belinda Schwartz
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Band 3
Belinda Schwartz demonstrates great experience across a range of real estate issues, and frequently handles acquisition, development and leasing matters concerning a wide variety of asset classes.

She understands all of the intricacies but thinks like a businessperson.

Belinda is very practical, very smart, diligent, well-rounded and a valuable resource for our company.

William R. Fried
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William R. Fried
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Band 3

William Fried has key expertise in real estate and construction disputes.

Bill engenders an enormous amount of trust. We trust his judgment and we trust that he will handle our work at a level that no one else could.

Bill is a respected and well regarded industry professional and possess extreme knowledge and a diverse skill set across many areas of law.

Bill is an excellent attorney, very hands-on and very practical. He brings a sense of the business side and the business acumen.

Ranked Lawyers at
Herrick, Feinstein LLP

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New York

Real Estate: Litigation

Scott Mollen
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Scott Mollen
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Band 1
William R. Fried
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William R. Fried
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Band 3
Real Estate: Mainly Dirt

Belinda Schwartz
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Belinda Schwartz
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Band 3
Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use

Mitchell Korbey
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Mitchell Korbey
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Band 1

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