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Rosenberg & Estis, P.C.
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Rosenberg & Estis, P.C.

USA 2026

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USA

Leading firm in USA 2026

Top figures

87

Lawyers

45

Partners

170

Company Size

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Overview

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Since 1975, Rosenberg & Estis, P.C. has been a trusted partner in navigating New York City’s complex real estate landscape. We deliver comprehensive legal services to the city’s leading developers, landlords, nonprofits, educational institutions, and other major market participants. As the largest law firm in the city exclusively focused on real estate law, we are proud to have played a key role in shaping New York's skyline for over 50 years.

Industry sectors (2)

  • Real Estate
  • Complex Commercial Litigation

Capabilities (15)

  • Real Estate Litigation
  • Real Estate Transactions
  • Administrative Law / Rent Regulations
  • Property Tax (Certiorari)
  • Tax Incentives & Affordable Housing
  • Reorganization & Bankruptcy
  • State & Federal Court Appeals
  • Distressed Real Estate
  • Zoning & Land Use
  • Complex Commercial Litigation
  • Co-op/Condo
  • Construction
  • Opportunity Zones
  • Trusts & Estates
  • Adjacent Access

Clients (14)

  • THE DURST ORGANIZATION
  • MILSTEIN PROPERTIES
  • ROCKROSE DEVELOPMENT L.L.C.
  • VANBARTON GROUP
  • YMCA OF GREATER NEW YORK
  • AFIAA U.S. INVESTMENT, INC.
  • INTERVEST CAPITAL PARTNERS
  • BRP
  • CENTURY MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC.
  • SITEX GROUP
  • MACTAGGART & CO LTD.
  • EAST RIVER HOUSING CORPORATION
  • SARATOGA CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC
  • TREE MAN LLC

Key people

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  • Gary M. Rosenberg

    President and Chairman of the Board of Directors

  • Michael E. Lefkowitz

    Managing Member, Firm General Counsel, Vice President of the Board of Directors

  • Eric S. Orenstein

    Member and a leader of the firm’s Transactional Department

  • Brett B. Theis

    Member and leader of the firm’s Litigation Department

  • Deborah E. Riegel

    Member and leader of the firm’s Litigation Department

  • Michael A. Pensabene

    Member and leader of the firm’s Litigation Department

  • Richard L. Sussman

    Member and a leader of the firm’s Transactional Department.

  • Jason R. Davidson

    Member and leader of the firm’s Litigation Department

  • Luise A. Barrack

    Member and leader of the firm’s Litigation Department

Work & experience

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At Rosenberg & Estis, P.C., our mission is to provide exceptional legal counsel focused on real estate, empowering our clients to build, invest, and innovate across New York City. We are dedicated to delivering strategic, practical, and forward-thinking solutions—grounded in deep industry expertise, collaborative problem-solving, and an unwavering commitment to our clients' long-term success.

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USA - Head office

New York

733 Third Avenue , New York, New York, USA, NY 10017, New York

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New York

Top figures

87

Lawyers

45

Partners

170

Company Size

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