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Adam Leitman Bailey

Founding Partner and Real Estate Attorney at Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C.
  • Real Estate Law, Landlord Tenant
  • New Jersey, New York
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Actively at the helm of the law firm he built from scratch, Adam Leitman Bailey, Esq. practices residential and commercial real estate law. Among New York’s most successful and prominent real estate attorneys, Mr. Bailey is one of two attorneys from a law firm with less than 30 attorneys that has been ranked in Chambers & Partners, honored with a Martindale-Hubbell “AV” Preeminent rating, a Best Lawyers ranking for himself and his law firm, selected by Super Lawyers as one of New York’s “Top 100” attorneys, a list that included only five real estate law firms’ attorneys and selected among America’s Top 100 Bet-The-Company Litigators for 2021.

The internationally esteemed Chambers & Partners has repeatedly selected Mr. Bailey as one of New York’s Leading Lawyers in Real Estate. Chambers & Partners hailed Adam Leitman Bailey as a “tenacious and confident litigator who is quick-witted in court and respected by the judges,” noting that Bailey is “an extraordinary practitioner who gets great results” and quoting a client on Adam Leitman Bailey’s “ability to anticipate things before they happen.” “Clients praise his ‘judgment and knowledge of the field,’ adding: ‘Adam is the person for any sticky situation because he has seen and done everything. He is strategic about litigation.’” “He has been hired to litigate extremely high-profile cases…sources are highly impressed by his courtroom presence.” “You feel like you have a zealous advocate out there working for you, and you never worry about things when they are in his hands.”

A New York State Judge wrote that Adam Leitman Bailey “was the best trial lawyer I saw in my nine years as a Judge in New York City.” A New York State Judge, Kings County, stated that he had known Bailey for fifteen years and “that he is a brilliant lawyer and innovative who always worked zealously on behalf of his clients.”

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Education
Syracuse University College of Law
J.D. (1995) | Law
Honors: cum laude
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Rutgers University
B.A. (1992) | Political Science
Honors: with honors
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Professional Experience
Founding Partner
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C.
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Adam Leitman Bailey P.C. Secures Preliminary Injunction To Protect Workers and the Public From Dangerous Conditions
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C.
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Successfully Defeats Motion for a Stay, Allowing Client to Move Forward with Eviction in Spite of Disputed Ownership
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C.
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. wins Summary Judgment in Multi-Property Business Purpose Loan Contested Foreclosure
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C.
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Cleans Up A Challenging Foreclosure Case And Secures Summary Judgment In Favor Of The Lender
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C.
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Convinces Shareholder Not to Sue By Demonstrating that Leaks Flooding Unit Came from Different Apartment
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C.
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Negotiates Access and License Agreements for Residential Co-Op, Ensuring Façade Repair Work Will Be Completed by Spring
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C.
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Victoriously Defeats Motion to Dismiss Housing Court Eviction Proceeding
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C.
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Defeats Fortune 500 Title Company Malpractice Claim and Wins Attorney Fees
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C.
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Settlement Negotiations Save NYC Owner Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars in Rent Overcharge Class Action Case
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C.
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Achieves Favorable Settlement of Construction Defects Claims Against a Sponsor
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C.
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Affirms an Unusual Ruling Issued by The Supreme Court
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C.
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Defeats Order to Show Cause Seeking to Stay Housing Court Eviction Proceeding
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C.
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Massively Reduces Alteration Fee Penalties Totaling Over 1 Million Dollars for Central Park West Apartments
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C.
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Successfully Guides Mitchell-Lama Co-Op in Holding its Annual Shareholders Meeting While Navigating Several Challenges Posed by COVID-19 and Recent Amendments to New York City’s Private Housing Finance Law
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C.
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Wins Judgment of Possession and Writ of Assistance in Post-Foreclosure Supreme Court Ejectment Action
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C.
Good Deed Is Not Punished: Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Enforces Judgment In Lieu of Foreclosure and Revives Judgment Resulting in Client Recovering Over $2.5 Million from Former Friend
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C.
Appellate Division Sends Strong Rebuke to an Illegally Subletting Executor of an Estate that Sought to Misapply the Yellowstone Doctrine
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C.
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Helps Church Find its Home Again After Nearly 15 Years
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C.
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. is Awarded Summary Judgment Dismissing Tenants’ Affirmative Defenses as Meritless and Orders Immediate Access for Window Installation
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C.
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Obtained Payment of an Access License Fee for an Owner in a Case of First Impression Where Both the Owner and the Commercial Tenant Were Seeking Payment of a License Fee
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C.
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Obtains Possessory Judgment in Ejectment Action Based Upon Fraudulent Conspiracy
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C.
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Repeatedly Wins Access for Emergency Repairs
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C.
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Successfully Establishes that Plaintiff Lacked Standing in A Prior Foreclosure Action in Order to Defeat Defendant’s Motion to Dismiss for Statute of Limitations in a Pending Foreclosure Action
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C.
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Successfully Restores Shareholder’s Children To Possession Following Her Tragic Death In Illegal Lockout Proceeding
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C.
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Obtains Dismissal of an Appeal Challenging the Entry of a Judgment Quieting Title
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C.
Miracle Lawyering, Strategizing and a bit of Luck Allows Client To Buy Dream Home After it Being in Probate and no Contract Signed While Being Sued by Purchaser of Existing Home for Damages, Breach of Contract and Failing to Close
Rules on Partitioning Ownership Property Rights
My Path To Law: Finding a Home in The Law
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Creativity and Open Communication with Landlord Helps Commercial Bakery Survive/Profit During Covid
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C.
The Largest Buyout Ever Overpaid In New York City
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C.
The Largest Buyout Ever Overpaid in New York City
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Secures Largest Condominium Construction Defect Settlement in Brooklyn History
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Secures Largest Condominium Construction Defect Settlement in Brooklyn History
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C.
Whether Co-op Boards Can Reject a Sale Because the Purchase Price Is ‘Too Low’
Whether Co-op Boards Can Reject a Sale Because the Purchase Price Is ‘Too Low’
New York Law Journal
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Secures A Highly Favorable Settlement On Behalf Of New Home Buyers Against A Developer That Breached Its Own Option Contract
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C.
Adam Leitman Bailey Wins Heated Litigation After Aggressive Investigation Disproves Adversaries’ Prescriptive Easement Claims
Adam Leitman Bailey Wins Heated Litigation After Aggressive Investigation Disproves Adversaries’ Prescriptive Easement Claims
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C.
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C Utilizes “Zombie Foreclosure” Statute to Avoid Lengthy Foreclosure Process
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C.
Adam Leitman Bailey P.C. Stops The Frick From Building Access Door That Would Crowd The Beautiful Block With Massive Long Lines and Development
Adam Leitman Bailey P.C. Stops The Frick From Building Access Door That Would Crowd The Beautiful Block With Massive Long Lines and Development
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C.
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Defeats Landlord’s Partial Summary Judgment Motion Amidst Overlapping Claims in Parallel Holdover Proceeding
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Defeats Landlord’s Partial Summary Judgment Motion Amidst Overlapping Claims in Parallel Holdover Proceeding
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C.
National Edition: Title Insurance: Determining an Insured’s Loss and Calculating the Damages
Members of our board and the board itself are being unfairly sued. What do we do?
When Is Part Performance ‘Part Performance in Real Estate Cases’?
When Is Part Performance ‘Part Performance in Real Estate Cases’?
New York Law Journal
Sponsor’s Attempt to Avoid Liability for Construction Defects and to Limit Valid Claims of the Condominium Unit Owners Soundly Rejected by the Appellate Division
Sponsor’s Attempt to Avoid Liability for Construction Defects and to Limit Valid Claims of the Condominium Unit Owners Soundly Rejected by the Appellate Division
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C.
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Defeats Motion For Default And Contempt, As Well As Oath Summons, Despite Eleventh Hour Retention
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C.
Miracle on Dunbury Place: The Story of the Only Tenant in Suffolk County Evicted After Being Approved for ERAP Payments
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C.
In an Unprecedented Decision, Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Defeats an Easement Claim by Summary Judgment
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Defeats the Department of Homeless Services, Project Renewal and Prevents a Homeless Shelter From Moving In
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Defeats the Department of Homeless Services, Project Renewal and Prevents a Homeless Shelter From Moving In
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C.
East Side Story: The Made-For-Hollywood Tale of a 16-Year Legal Tussle to Help a Dedicated Band of Manhattan “Homesteaders” Take Ownership of the Building They Had Moved Into And Begun to Rehab
Developments in Loft Law Case Law and Legislation
New York’s Commercial Lease Defenses to Paying Rent
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C.
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Obtains Restraining Order to Lock Out Violent Illegal Short-Term Rental Operators with New York Police Department Assistance
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C.
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Secures Bulk Purchase of 22 Units in New Luxury Condominium Building for Client, Deeming Client “Successor Sponsor”
The “Irreparable Harm” Conundrum in Obtaining a Preliminary Injunction
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C.
The “Irreparable Harm” Conundrum in Obtaining a Preliminary Injunction
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Obtains Injunction Against Serial Illegal Short-Term Rental Operators
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C.
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Secures Historic Westchester County Real Estate Settlement Following Motion to Enforce
Demolition: One of the Last Ways to Deregulate a Building
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C.
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Obtains a Preliminary Injunction and an Order of Contempt Against Holdover Licensees Illegally Using a New York City Apartment as a Single Room Occupancy Dwelling and for Short-Term Occupancy
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C.
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Persuades Sponsor of Condominium to Fix Building Issues
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Wins Declaratory Judgment, Permanent Injunction, and Judgment of Possession Against Nuisance Apartment Occupant Despite Ban on Evictions
The Surfside Condo Collapse: Lessons for New York
Adam Leitman Bailey and John M. Desiderio
Case Study: Shady Business Dealings, Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Secures Favorable Settlement For Its Client
Danny Ramrattan and Adam Leitman Bailey
Shady Business Dealings, Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Secures Favorable Settlement For Its Client
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C.
Shady Business Dealings, Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Secures Favorable Settlement For Its Client
Terminating An Easement in 2021
Adam Leitman Bailey
The Evolving Burden of Proof for Foreclosure Judgments
Adam Leitman Bailey, Jackie Halpern Weinstein, and Danny Ramrattan
Under Regina, Just What Is Fraud?
Adam Leitman Bailey and Dov Treiman
Development—Court Grants Petitioner License to Temporarily Enter Adjacent Property To Facilitate Construction of Petitioner’s Construction Project Pursuant to Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law §881, Subject to Terms and Conditions
Adam Leitman Bailey
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Helps Condominium Sponsor Settle Offering Plan Real Estate Tax Projection Dispute
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C.
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Secures Record Multi-Million-Dollar Settlement for Residential Developer
Case Study: Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Secures Record Multi-Million-Dollar Settlement for Residential Developer
Adam Leitman Bailey, Eric S. Askanase, and Joshua M. Filsoof
Co-op and Condo Owners’ Right To Inspect: An Update
Adam Leitman Bailey and John M. Desiderio
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Obtains Extension of Time to Make Mortgage Payment for Bronx Building Owner Using Arcane Legal Theory That Gets Lender’s Attention
Case Study: Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Obtains Extension of Time to Make Mortgage Payment for Bronx Building Owner Using Arcane Legal Theory That Gets Lender’s Attention
Adam Leitman Bailey and Michelle Brown
Title Insurance: Determining an Insured’s Loss and Calculating the Damages
Adam Leitman Bailey and Joshua M. Filsoof
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Developer Must Amend Design Plans
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Creativity and Open Communication with Landlord Helps Commercial Bakery Survive/Profit During COVID-19
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Defeats Attempt to Use Adverse Possession Claim
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Developer Must Amend Design Plans
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C.
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Developer Must Amend Design Plans
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C.
Case Study: Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Defeats Neighbor’s Attempt to Use Adverse Possession Claim to Halt Construction
Adam Leitman Bailey, Eric S. Askanase, and Joshua M. Filsoof
Cuomo’s Crisis: What a Weakened or Departing Governor Means for Real Estate
Adam Leitman Bailey
Real Estate Titles, The Practice of Real Estate Law in New York, 4th edition
New York State Bar Association
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Saves and Secures Life-Saving Facility While Stopping Work on Development Project
Case Study: Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Saves and Secures Life-Saving Facility While Stopping Work on Development Project
Joanna C. Peck, Rachel Sigmund McGinley, and Adam Leitman Bailey
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Leads and Guides Owner on How to Legally Secure Possession of a Commercial Space During COVID-19
Case Study: Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Leads and Guides Owner on How to Legally Secure Possession of a Commercial Space During COVID-19
Adam Leitman Bailey, Carolyn Z. Rualo, and Dov Treiman
Self-Help Eviction in 2020/2021
Meaghan Hassan, Adam Leitman Bailey, and John M. Desiderio
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Defeats Neighbor’s Attempt for Restraining Order Halting Construction in the Name of Adverse Possession
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C.
Case Study: Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Defeats Neighbor’s Attempt for Restraining Order Halting Construction in the Name of Adverse Possession
Adam Leitman Bailey, Eric S. Askanase, and John M. Desiderio
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Appellate Victory: Successor Sponsors No Longer Responsible for Repairing Building
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C.
Case Study: Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Appellate Victory: Successor Sponsors No Longer Responsible for Repairing Building
Adam Leitman Bailey and Jeffrey R. Metz
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Obtains Complete Agreement Between Landlord, Commercial Tenant, and Landlord Shareholders to Resolve Dispute Over Lease Renewal and Negotiation of a New Rent Schedule
Case Study: Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Obtains Complete Agreement Between Landlord, Commercial Tenant, and Landlord Shareholders to Resolve Dispute Over Lease Renewal and Negotiation of a New Rent Schedule
Adam Leitman Bailey and John M. Desiderio
Case Study: Buyouts, Evictions, Negotiations, and Detective Work Lead to the Ground Work to Build a Large Condominium
Adam Leitman Bailey, Dov Treiman, and Carolyn Z. Rualo
Adam Leitman Bailey P.C. Wins Co-op’s Right to Retain Multimillion Dollar Security Deposit Post-HSTPA
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C.
Buyouts, Evictions, Negotiations, and Detective Work Lead to the Ground Work to Build a Large Condominium
Buyouts, Evictions, Negotiations, and Detective Work Lead to the Ground Work to Build a Large Condominium
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C.
Case Study: Adam Leitman Bailey P.C. Wins Co-op’s Right to Retain Multimillion Dollar Security Deposit Post-HSTPA
Dov Treiman, Carolyn Z. Rualo, Jeffrey R. Metz, and Adam Leitman Bailey
Bet the Skyscraper Negotiation
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C.
Case Study: Bet the Skyscraper Negotiation
Marianne Sanchez, Danny Ramrattan, and Adam Leitman Bailey
Sheltering the Homeless in Rent-Stabilized Units
Adam Leitman Bailey and Dov Treiman
Landlord Laws, Tenant Moratoriums; Where We Are Now
Adam Leitman Bailey and Dov Treiman
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Defeats Broker’s Commission Action
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C.
Case Study: Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Defeats Broker’s Commission Action
Adam Leitman Bailey, Rachel Sigmund McGinley, and John M. Desiderio
Reviewing New York’s Commercial Lease Defenses to Paying Rent
Adam Leitman Bailey and Dov Treiman
Reviewing New York’s Commercial Lease Defenses to Paying Rent
An Update On Suing For Rent
Adam Leitman Bailey and Dov Treiman
Case Study: Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Helps Condominium Sponsor Settle Offering Plan Real Estate Tax Projection Dispute
Adam Leitman Bailey and John M. Desiderio
Case Study: Knowledge of Finer Intricacies of Complicated J-51 Overcharge Laws and Formulas Result in Massive Savings for Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Landlord-Client
Dov Treiman, Carolyn Z. Rualo, and Adam Leitman Bailey
Knowledge of Finer Intricacies of Complicated J-51 Overcharge Laws and Formulas Result in Massive Savings for Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Landlord-Client
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C.
Adverse Possession and Tenancies in Common
ACREL
Case Study: Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Secures Reduction in Common Charges for Commercial Condominium Units
Adam Leitman Bailey and Rachel Sigmund McGinley
Understanding Residential Building Laws Within a Pandemic Context
Adam Leitman Bailey
Residential Building Laws of the COVID-19 Pandemic
New York Law Journal
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Uses Ancient Document Doctrine to File and Record 36-Year-Old Document Instead of Paying Neighbor’s Bribe
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C.
Case Study: Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Uses Ancient Document Doctrine to File and Record 36-Year-Old Document Instead of Paying Neighbor’s Bribe
Adam Leitman Bailey, John M. Desiderio, Andrew C. Jorges, and Sophia Bule
City Council’s relief for COVID afflicted guarantors
Adam Leitman Bailey and Dov Treiman
The Pandemic, Personal Privacy & the Law
Adam Leitman Bailey and John Desiderio
Reading Biographies Will Make You a Better Leader
Thrive Global
Third-Party Tenant Harassment Poses Dilemma For Landlords
Adam Leitman Bailey and John Desiderio
Demolition: One of the last ways to deregulate a building
Adam Leitman Bailey and Dov Treiman
Adverse Possession Win Despite Forgetting Property for 13 Years
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C.
Case Study: Adverse Possession Win Despite Forgetting Property for 13 Years
Adam Leitman Bailey, Colin E. Kaufman, and Jeffrey R. Metz
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Resolves Townhouse Owner’s Dispute Over Neighbor’s Leaking Sewage Line Without Costly Litigation
Adam Leitman Bailey and Eric S. Askanase
Preparing Practitioners for the Next Disasters
Adam Leitman Bailey, Dov Treiman and John Desiderio
Everyone Told Me I Couldn’t Be a Lawyer — So I Started a Law Firm.
Adam Leitman Bailey
Improving Rental Buildings’ Profitability Through Demolition
Adam Leitman Bailey, Dov Treiman
Lawyer Limelight: Adam Leitman Bailey
LawDragon
Rules Governing Anticipatory Repudiation of Contracts
Adam Leitman Bailey, John Desiderio
How Long Can Rental Markets Survive Government Meddling?
Adam Leitman Bailey
Case Study: Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Opens
Adam Leitman Bailey
Will Sports Help Women Win the Business World?
Adam Leitman Bailey
Case Study: Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Prevails for the Development of a Ground Zero Mosque
Adam Leitman Bailey
Case Study: Whether a Title Company is Liable for Lead-Paint Contamination When Documents Indicated Lead Paint Existed
American Land Title Association
Recent Changes to Co-op & Condo Laws
The Cooperator
Want Low Turnover and High Profitability? Focus on Merit-Based Compensation.
Score New York City
Deregulation Under The New Rent Laws
Adam Leitman Bailey, Dov Treiman
New Leases
Adam Leitman Bailey, Dov Treiman
New Rules of Substantial Rehabilitation to Remove Units from Rent Regulation Part II
Mann Report Management
When Can Condo and Co-op Boards Fine the Owners and Residents?
New York Law Journal
Finding the Uncommon Deal: A Top New York Lawyer Explains How to Buy a Home for the Lowest Possible Price
Wiley
Speaking Engagements
2015 Jack Newton Lerner Landlord Tenant Practice Institute
Adam Leitman Bailey spoke on the panel with Honorable Cheryl Gonzales, Honorable Jean T. Schneider, Honorable John S. Lansden, Honorable Jaya K. Madhaven, Honorable Marc Finkelstein, Honorable Jack Stoller, Honorable Laurie L. Lau, Honorable Peter M Wendt, New York City Council Member Mark Levine and Assemblyman Keith L.T. Wright at the 2015 Jack Newton Lerner Landlord Tenant Practice Institute.
When Tragedy Strikes: A Roadmap for Post-Casualty Protocols and Processes, ICSC Law Conference, Phoenix, Aizona
ICSC
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Adam Leitman Bailey Presents for Citibank on Human Rights and the Fair Housing Act, New York, New York
Citibank
On February 25, 2016, Adam Leitman Bailey spoke at Citibank’s main offices on “Human Rights and the Fair Housing Act. Citibank sponsored the lecture.
Overcoming Land and Development Restrictions: Adverse Possession, Easements and Other Property Obstacles, Fidelity National Title Insurance Services, LLC Summer CLE, New York, New York
Fidelity National Title Insurance Services, LLC
On Wednesday, June 22, 2016, Adam Leitman Bailey spoke at the Fidelity National Title Insurance Services, LLC Summer CLE. The topic covered Adverse Possession, Easements and Other Property Obstacles.
The Enforcement Mechanisms in a Commercial Lease, Commercial Real Estate Leases Spring 2017 CLE, New York, New York
New York State Bar Association
On April 28, 2017, Adam Leitman Bailey spoke at the New York State Bar Association’s Commercial Real Estate Leases Spring 2017 CLE.
Cooperative and Condominium Hot Topics, 2017 Jack Newton Lerner Landlord Tenant Practice Institute, New York, New York
Jack Newton Lerner Institute CLE
Adam Leitman Bailey spoke on the panel with Hon. Miriam Breier, Housing Ct., Bronx County; Hon. Cheryl Gonzales, Housing Ct., Kings County’; Hon. Anne Katz, Housing Ct., NY County; Hon. John Lansden, Housing Ct., Queens County; Hon. Timmie Elsner, Housing Ct., NY County; and Hon. Laurie L. Lau, Housing Ct., Kings County HPD at the 2017 Jack Newton Lerner Landlord Tenant Practice Institute.
First-Time Buyers Workshop, Long Island City, New York
Halstead Property Queens
Adam Leitman Bailey, founding partner of Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. and author of bestselling Finding the Uncommon Deal: A Top New York Lawyer Explains How to Buy a Home for the Lowest Possible Price, joins Halstead Property Queens to speak to first-time home buyers about the process of searching, finding, and landing your first piece of NYC real estate.
Adam Leitman Bailey Guest Lecturer at New York Law School’s Landlord-Tenant Class, New York, New York
New York Law School
Adam Leitman Bailey lectured on complicated holdover eviction proceedings, statutory notices necessary to start eviction proceedings and possible tenant defenses. He also discussed commercial tenancy evictions, the Yellowstone injunction and used personal case stories as examples.
Adam Leitman Bailey Lectures for New York State Bar Association on Easements, Adverse Possession and Arcane Laws to Overcoming Building Obstacles, New York Society of Security Analysts
New York State Bar Association
Using the most recent case law and newest statutes, Adam Leitman Bailey discussed how the courts are using the 2008 and former adverse possession statutes and how the courts are applying the laws. Using the facts from the most prominent appellate cases, he attempted to teach the complicated rules before entering a discussion of terminating easements and noting some unknown laws that can be used as a shield or sword.
Advice from a Litigator, New York State Bar Association Advanced Real Estate Topics, New York, New York
New York State Bar Association
Invited by the New York State Bar Association’s Advanced Real Estate Topics among an esteemed panel of practitioners, Adam Leitman Bailey used his experiences as a commercial leasing litigator to discuss in his presentation how transactional attorneys can improve their lease writing skills.
Common Ways Deals Die and How Brokers Can Bring Them Back to Life for Town Residential, New York, New York
Town Residential
The Greatest Mistakes Brokers and Lawyers Have Made in My 24 Years of Closing Deals, New York, New York
Douglas Elliman Real Estate
General Counsel of Douglas Elliman Real Estate, Kenneth Haber, Introducing and Presenting Adam Leitman Bailey to Speak to His Agents.
Adam Leitman Bailey Speaks to Fortune 500 Company’s Attorneys on Understanding and Terminating Easements, First American Title Insurance CLE, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
Adam Leitman Bailey lectured on “Understanding and Terminating Easements” to an enthusiastic group of claims attorneys representing 26 states. Mr. Bailey covered different types of easements and their application to title insurance policy and title claims, analyzing deeds to provide key “real-life” examples.
Presenting on Preventing the Next Catastrophic Casualties, Adam Leitman Bailey Speaks to the American College of Real Estate Lawyers, Fall Annual Meetin, New Orleans, Louisiana
ACREL
Presenting with experts from three states suffering from natural and unnatural disasters, Adam Leitman Bailey lectured to a full audience at the American College of Real Estate Lawyers’ Fall Annual Meeting in New Orleans on preventing casualties when catastrophic events and natural disasters occur. The talk, “Surviving the Apocalypse: Tales from Lawyers on the Front Lines of Catastrophic Losses,” looked at real experiences from lawyers who worked closely with clients.
Adam Leitman Bailey Speaks to Cardozo Law Students About a Career in Real Estate Law, New York, New York
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
Adam Leitman Bailey was invited to speak at a lunch hosted by the Cardozo Law School’s Real Estate Law Association about his career and personal insights into his failures and successes, from law school all the way through to starting one of New York City’s top real estate law firms. During his talk to the currently enrolled students interested in real estate law, Mr. Bailey gave real world insight into the climate they can expect to find themselves in upon graduation.
Real Estate Experts Clash With NYC Politicians at Rent Regulation Panel, Dansker Capital Group Rent Regulation Reform Seminar, New York, New York
Dansker Capital Group
Adam Leitman Bailey joined a panel of real estate experts along with New York City council members to discuss the anticipated rent regulation reform. This reform is to be the first in decades creating debate between real estate professionals and the New York City council over the terms of change.
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Hosts Delegation of Hungarian Lawyers Learning about U.S. Judicial System, New York, New York
Sponsored by the State Department and led by Hon. Frank LaBuda, Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. hosted a delegation of Hungarian lawyers and professors learning about the U.S. judicial system. Adam Leitman Bailey gave the group a history tour of New York City’s Financial District, discussed our judicial system, and brought the group to watch the firm’s attorneys in action in court.
Real estate bigwigs sound off on politics at REBNY gala, New York, New york
Real Estate Board of New York
The tough political environment was the topic du jour at REBNY’s 124th annual banquet. From the new state rent law passed in June to the proposed pied-à-terre tax, executives at some of the city’s busiest real estate firms shared one sentiment: It’s only getting harder to do real estate in New York City. Some are even considering wrapping up their deals here and moving on. Watch the video above to hear what they had to say.
Adam Leitman Bailey Speaks on business interruption Insurance pandemic issues for American College of Real Estate Lawyers., Zoom
ACREL
Adam Leitman Bailey also went over several insurance policy forms and endorsements and the chances of having an insurance company provide business interruption insurance coverage and why. Finally, he discussed the various class action cases filed and their merits as well as pending State and Federal legislation.?????
“Residential Building Laws of the COVID-19 Pandemic” Fidelity CLE, Zoom
Fidelity National TItle
On July 14th, 2020 Adam Leitman Bailey will be conducting a continuing legal education (CLE) seminar on the residential building laws of the COVID-19 pandemic sponsored by Fidelity National Title Insurance Company.
Surviving & Thriving Through a Pandemic & Fiscal Crisis: Litigation & Transactional Strategies, Zoom
TitleVest
Led by two top real estate attorneys, Stuart Saft (real estate transactional expert) and Adam Leitman Bailey (well-known real estate litigator), and moderated by Brian Tormey (president of New York’s premiere title agency), we will discuss advantageous strategies for positioning oneself during Phase 3 of New York’s reopening. These industry titans will help unearth some of the secrets to success for how New York’s legal practitioners, landlords, and developers can survive.
“The Residential Cases, Laws, and Orders You Must Know and Understand From the Spanish Influenza to COVID-19 to Effectively Practice Law”, Zoom
Judicial Title
On Monday June 29th, 2020 from 1:00pm to 2:00pm, Adam Leitman Bailey will be conducting a continuing legal education webinar via Zoom for Judicial Title discussing the residential cases, laws, and orders you must know and understand from the Spanish Influenza to COVID-19 to effectively practice law.
Understanding the Legal Weapons Landlords and Tenants Have in Enforcing Commercial Leases and the Secrets of How to Negotiate the Best Abatement/Deferment So Both Landlord and Tenant Are Happy, Zoom
AmTrust Title Insurance Company
During the heart of the Covid epidemic, on July 15th 2020, Adam Leitman Bailey presented on behalf of AmTrust Title Insurance Company a virtual lecture covering and evaluating every defense that could be brought by a commercial tenant and why it would prevail or fail in a New York Court including Force Majeure, Impossibility, and Frustration of Purpose.
‘Real Estate Titles: The Practice Of Real Estate Law’ Webinar, Zoom
New York State Bar Association
New York real estate attorneys and co-editors-in-chief Adam Leitman Bailey and Michael J. Berey, as well as a collective of “All-Star” New York City real estate attorneys, have written the latest edition of Real Estate Titles. Real Estate Titles is considered by most real estate attorneys as the greatest book on real estate law ever written. The book is also one of the New York State Bar Association’s best-selling books.
New York State Lieutenant Governor Brian Benjamin, Adam Leitman Bailey and New York City State Councilman Mark Levine Debate Rent Regulation and New York City Rent Laws, Dansker Capital Group Rent Regulation Reform Seminar, New York, New York
Dansker Capital Group
Adam Leitman Bailey was a featured speaking in the Dansker Capital Group's rent regulation reform seminar with Lieutenant Governor of New York, Brian Benjamin
Teetering on a Cliff: Dangerous Default Provisions, Goergetown Law Advanced Commercial Leasing Institute, Washington, D.C.
Georgetown University Law Center
Mr. Bailey discussed the commercial leases default clause and provisions that should be negotiated and implemented by landlords and tenants. Adam Leitman Bailey lectures to the brightest minds in the commercial leasing industry for two days at the nation’s capital, with active learning and discussions about the most up-to-date and pressing subjects faced by commercial leasing attorneys.
Adam Leitman Bailey Spoke to Columbia Law School Real Estate Finance Class About His Experiences and Knowledge Litigating Real Estate Cases, New York, New York
Columbia Law School
The history of commercial real estate financing and investment transactions has been characterized by continually increasing complexity, which reflects growing and sophisticated needs of borrowers, lenders, equity investors and other market players. The Real Estate Finance Course in Columbia Law School discusses basic acquisition, leasing and mortgage finance and other more complex devices, involving both debt and equity transactions.
Creating the Real Estate Law Firm Super Team with Adam Leitman Bailey, Zoom
The CRE SharkEye Show
On Yishai Breslauer’s The CRE SharkEye Show/Podcast, Adam Leitman Bailey discusses how he created Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C., a New York Real Estate Law Firm Super Team. Adam Leitman Bailey explains how he sought out the best attorneys in the land to make Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. one of New York’s most prominent real estate law firms.
Advanced Real Estate Topics 2022, New York State Bar Association CLE Program, Zoom
New York State Bar Association
Leading real estate lawyers addressed cutting edge issues in commercial leasing, development, litigation and financing, that they are now facing in their practice. The program also included an ethics component.
Adam Leitman Bailey Speaks as a Thought Leader at The Real Deal’s Future City, The Real Deal’s Future City, Bahamas
The Real Deal
Adam Leitman Bailey joined a group of real estate experts in the Bahamas on January 28th, 2019 for The Real Deal’s Future City real estate summit. Mr. Leitman Bailey was the thought leader for a session discussing policies that are impacting developers and landlords.
Dansker Capital Rent Regulation Panel, Dansker Capital, NYSE
Dansker Capital
Adam Leitman Bailey joined a panel of real estate experts along with New York City council members to discuss the anticipated rent regulation reform. This reform is to be the first in decades creating debate between real estate professionals and the New York City council over the terms of change.
Certifications
Certified Real Estate Attorney
New York State Bar
Awards
Best Lawyer in America
Best Lawyers in America
Adam Leitman Bailey of Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. have been named to Best Lawyers in America 2024. Recognition in Best Lawyers is based on a rigorous peer-review survey. This year’s results were determined using more than 12.2 million confidential evaluations by top attorneys. It is exclusively these attorneys who selected this year’s honorees, which makes recognition in Best Lawyers a true reflection of talent in the industry.
AV Preeminent Rating
Avvo
The highest peer rating standard. This rating signifies that a large number of the lawyer's peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards.
Top 25 Law Firm for Career Development
Chambers Associate
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. prioritizes fostering a desirable, inclusive, and welcoming work environment that pushes each associate to be the best they can be, while simultaneously providing remarkable legal services to their clients.
Top 10 Leading Real Estate Litigators and Sole Attorney from Firm with Less than 30 Attorneys
Chambers & Partners
Adam Leitman Bailey has been ranked in the top 10 Chambers & Partners Leading Real Estate Litigators for 2023. Adam Leitman Bailey is the only attorney ranked in the top 10 Leading Real Estate Litigators from a firm of fewer than 30 attorneys. This is the 12th year Adam Leitman Bailey has been ranked by Chambers & Partners, making him the longest-ranked attorney out of all of the real estate attorneys ranked by Chambers & Partners in 2023.
Ranked as New York's Best and Brightest Company to Work For
Best and Brightest
The Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® competition identifies and honors organizations that display a commitment to excellence in operations and employee enrichment that lead to increased productivity and financial performance.
Ranked in 5 Categories Nationwide in the 2023 Associate Satisfaction Survey
Chambers Associate
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. has earned impressive rankings in 5 categories according to the Chambers Associate survey. The firm has been recognized as a Strong Performer in Quality of Life, demonstrating its commitment to fostering a fulfilling work environment. Furthermore, we are a Top 25 Firm for Associate Retention. Associate Satisfaction has also been recognized as a Strong Performer, reflecting the firm’s dedication to ensuring the well-being and contentment of its team members.
Top 25 Firm for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Chambers Associate
This year’s Chambers Associate rankings greatly reflect the hard work that Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. has put into fostering a desirable, inclusive, and welcoming work environment that pushes each associate to be the best they can be, while also providing remarkable legal services to their clients.
Leading Law Firm for Associate Quality of Life
Chambers Associate
This year’s Chambers Associate rankings greatly reflect the hard work that Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. has put into fostering a desirable, inclusive, and welcoming work environment that pushes each associate to be the best they can be, while also providing remarkable legal services to their clients. Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. was ranked as a Leading Firm Quality of Life for their associates.
Top 25 Law Firm for Associate Retention
Chambers Associate
This year’s Chambers Associate rankings greatly reflect the hard work that Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. has put into fostering a desirable, inclusive, and welcoming work environment that pushes each associate to be the best they can be, while also providing remarkable legal services to their clients. Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. was ranked as a Top 25 “Excellent Performing” Law firm for Associate Retention in 2023.
Best Law Firms
Best Lawyers
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. has been ranked in the 2022 U.S. News - Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms" list nationally in 1 practice areas and regionally in 1 practice areas. Firms included in the 2022 "Best Law Firms" list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. Achieving a tiered ranking signals a unique combination of quality law practice and breadth of legal expertise.
Real Estate Lawyer of the Year in New York
Global Law Experts
We are pleased to announce that Adam Leitman Bailey has won the ‘2022 Global Law Experts Annual Awards’ and named: Real Estate Lawyer of the Year in New York – 2022 Global Law Experts (GLE) is the premier guide to leading attorneys throughout the world. GLE is the only organization to recommend just one legal expert in each key practice area and country. They do this to avoid repetition, competition and extensive comparative research when selecting external legal counsel.
New York’s Top Real Estate Litigators
Chambers & Partners
Chambers & Partners once again ranked Adam Leitman Bailey as one of the leading real estate litigators in New York. Placing in the top 4 litigators ranked in New York, he is the only real estate litigator to also be awarded Martindale-Hubbell “AV” Preeminent rating, a Best Lawyers ranking for himself and his law firm, awarded by Super Lawyers as one of New York’s “Top 100” attorneys, and selected among America’s Top 100 Bet-The-Company Litigators.
Platinum Member Recommended Law Firm
The Lawyers Global
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. is a Platinum Member Recommended Law Firm for The Lawyers Global in 2022. The firm’s results-driven mindset, augmented by aggressive litigation and client-centric practices, has led to great success in the New York State real estate law environment. The Lawyers Global recognized this with a badge of honor.
Chambers Associate Ranks Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. in 5 Categories Nationwide in Associate Satisfaction Survey
Chambers Associate
Quality of Life- Elite Performer (Top 10) Career Development – Excellent Performer (Top 25) Associate Retention – Excellent Performer (Top 25) Associate Satisfaction – Strong Performer (Top 30) Diversity, Equity & Inclusion – Strong Performer (Top 30)
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Is One of the Top Law Firms on the Globe
The Lawyers Global
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. is thrilled to share its achievement of top rankings for The Lawyers Global 2021 awards. The firm’s results-driven mindset, augmented by aggressive litigation and client-centric practices, has led to great success in the New York State real estate law environment. The Lawyers Global awards tout the firm’s latest examples of success.
America’s Top 100 Bet-the-Company Litigators®
Americas Top 100 Bet-the-Company Litigators
Selection to America’s Top 100 Bet-the-Company Litigators is by invitation only and is reserved to identify the nation’s most exceptional trial attorneys in High Stakes Business Litigation matters. To be considered for selection, an attorney must have litigated a matter with the fate of a business worth at least $2,000,000 at stake. With these extremely high standards for selection, less than one-half percent of active attorneys in the US will receive this honor.
New York’s Best and Brightest Company’s to Work For
Best and Brightest
The winning companies of the 2021 new regional program were assessed by an independent research firm, which reviewed several key measures relative to other nationally recognized winners. The Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® winners are not ranked. This year, the Best and Brightest program honored only 79 organizations from Charlotte, Denver, Miami, Nashville, New York, Portland, and Seattle.
Adam Leitman Bailey Featured in Marquis Who's Who in America 74th Edition
Marquis Who's Who in America
Marquis Who’s Who in America 2021 Expanded Biographies features Adam Leitman Bailey in its 74th edition. Millennium magazine features exceptional individuals of all American industries highlighting their accomplishments in their biographies. Their collection of featured individuals range from Actors to Pulitzer Prize winners.
Best Lawyers in America
Best Lawyers
Adam Leitman Bailey has reached a seven-year milestone after being named to Best Lawyers in America list. This year’s selection process consisted of more than 10 million peer evaluations; only 5% of practicing attorneys in the United States were honored.
Quality of Life, Associate Retention, Associate Satisfaction, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Career Development
Chambers Associate
In the 2021 USA Guide, Chambers Associate has awarded Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Associate rankings in 5 nationwide categories. These rankings include one category as a Top 10 Firm and 4 other categories as a Top 25 Firm in the United States of America.
Best Real Estate Lawyers in New York City
Expertise
Every year, Expertise.com decides on the most prominent local experts in a variety of fields with the goal of connecting the public with the best. This year, after researching over 4000 real estate law firms, Expertise.com ranked Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. as one of the top 38 real estate law firms in New York. Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. was nominated and recognized for our reputation, credibility, experience, availability, and professionalism.
One of New York’s Top Real Estate Litigators in 2021
Chambers & Partners
Chambers & Partners Ranks Adam Leitman Bailey as One of New York’s Top Real Estate Litigators in 2021 Chambers remarked that Adam Leitman Bailey “is a noted real estate litigator with substantial expertise handling high-stakes disputes.” Chambers also remarked that “he is a creative and innovative lawyer who thinks outside the box.”
The Best Lawyers of New York City for Real Estate Law
Best Lawyers
Adam Leitman Bailey was selected in The Best Lawyers of New York City for Real Estate Law. He has been recognized for this honor since 2015.
Best Law Firm and 30.4% of the Firm Named Best Lawyer or Ones to Watch
Best Lawyers
Adam Leitman Bailey has been ranked in the 2021 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for outstanding work in Real Estate Law.
America’s Top 100 Bet-the-Company Litigators
AMERICAS TOP 100 BET-THE-COMPANY LITIGATORS
Announcing the selection of Adam Leitman Bailey among America’s Top 100 Bet-the-Company Litigators® for 2021. Selection to America’s Top 100 Bet-the-Company Litigators® is by invitation only and is reserved to identify the nation’s most exceptional trial attorneys in High Stakes Business Litigation matters. To be considered for selection, an attorney must have litigated (for either plaintiff or defendant) a matter with the fate of a business worth at least $2,000,000 at stake.
Global Leader in Real Estate 2020
WhosWhoLegal
Who’s Who Legal has identified the foremost legal practitioners and consulting experts in business law based upon comprehensive and independent research. This year Adam Leitman Bailey was selected as Who’s Who Legal Global Leaders in Real Estate 2020. Who’s Who Legal stated “Adam Leitman Bailey is an “intelligent and diligent” lawyer remark sources, who note he is “extremely knowledgeable of the law” and commend his “excellent strategic thinking”.
Best Law Firm in New York 2020 and Best Lawyers Ones To Watch
U.S. News and World Report
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. has been ranked in the 2020 U.S. News & World Report “Best Law Firms.” Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. is one of only six New York Real Estate Law Firms with under 30 attorneys to be selected as a “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News and World Report. Adam Leitman Bailey was named a Best Lawyer and Andrew Jorges, Courtney J. Lerias, Danny Ramrattan, Joanna C. Peck, Marianne Sanchez, and Rachel Sigmund McGinley were named Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch
Humanitarian Award
Marquis Whos Who
Adam Leitman Bailey was chosen as Marquis Who’s Who Legal Humanitarian Award for 2020. Individuals who have been honored with this prestigious award are described as philanthropists, or those who advocate for human welfare or social reform. From health care to international outreach, Marquis Who’s Who Humanitarians are individuals who strive to make a positive impact on their communities and the world. We commend them for their ambition, awareness, achievements, and selfless acts.
2020 Client Choice Award
Client Choice
Recognized for his knowledge of real estate law and for providing the highest quality of advice Adam Leitman Bailey of Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. was awarded the 2020 Client Choice Award for real estate. Adam Leitman Bailey has always put his clients first, aggressively pursuing their cases to bring to its clients the best that any law firm can offer, both in advocating on behalf of the client and in working with the client. Below are a couple of chosen quotes from clients that highlight Mr. Bail
Best Law Firm
U.S. News Best Lawyers
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. has been ranked Tier 3 in the 2019 edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms.” The firm is one of only ten firms in the New York Metro Area with under 30 attorneys to be selected as a “Best Law Firm” in Real Estate Law.
Best Lawyers in America.
Best Lawyers
Adam Leitman Bailey is one of two attorneys from a firm of under 30 attorneys in the New York Metro Area to be included in the 25th edition of Best Lawyers in America. Recognition by Best Lawyers is designed to capture the consensus opinion of leading lawyers about the professional abilities of their colleagues within the same geographical area and legal practice area.
One of New York City’s Top Ten Best Places to Work
Crains
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. has been named one of Crain’s 2018 100 Best Places to Work in New York City, the only real estate firm to have won five times since 2010. Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. placed #7 in the small business category.
Leading Individual in New York Real Estate Law
Chambers & Partners
Adam Leitman Bailey of Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. has been ranked as one of New York’s top real estate attorneys in the 2018 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. Mr. Bailey is one of only two attorneys from firms with under 30 attorneys to receive this incredible honor.
Best Lawyer Ranking
Best Lawyers
Adam Leitman Bailey has been ranked in the 2018 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for outstanding work in Real Estate Law. No other attorney at a New York real estate firm with under 30 attorneys has received this honor.
Leading New York Law Firm
Chambers USA
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. is one of only three real estate law firms with fewer than 30 attorneys to have its firm ranked by the prestigious Chambers and Partners. Chambers also awarded the firm’s founder and managing partner, Adam Leitman Bailey, commending his excellence in condominium law and real estate litigation.
Humanitarian of the Year
The State of Jersey
The State of Jersey Issued a Joint Resolution by the Senate and General Assembly Saluting Adam Leitman Bailey’s Service to the Community.
Top Rated Litigators
The American Lawyer
Four Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. attorneys been selected as 2017 Top Rated Litigators in The American Lawyer. Our 2017 top rated litigators include: Adam Leitman Bailey: Actively at the helm of the law firm he built from scratch, Adam Leitman Bailey practices residential and commercial real estate law.
Super Lawyers & Rising Stars
Super Lawyers
Fifteen Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. attorneys have been named to the New York Metro Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists for 2017. Over half the firm is proud to receive this honor that no other New York real estate firm of its size can claim.
Top 100 Attorney
Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers names Adam Leitman Bailey as one of the Top 100 attorneys in New York for 2016. Out of the Top 100, Adam Leitman Bailey is one of only seven attorneys from a Real Estate Law Firm.
Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business
Chambers and Partners
Adam Leitman Bailey has been selected by Chambers and Partners to achieve ranking in “Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business” and has been recognized as one of New York’s leading real estate lawyers for 2016. This is one of the highest honors a real estate attorney can achieve in his career. Adam Leitman Bailey is one of only two attorneys to receive this honor with less than 30 attorneys in their firm.
AV
Martindale Hubbell
Adam Leitman Bailey is proud to receive an “AV” rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the country’s preeminent lawyer rating service. An “AV” rating signifies an attorney that has “achieved the highest levels of professional skill and integrity.” Adam Leitman Bailey has now joined a very elite group of real estate professionals.
Super Lawyers Rising Stars
Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers magazine identified the top attorneys in the New York Metro area based on an independent survey of nearly 90,000 attorneys. Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. is proud to say it has more Super Lawyers Rising Stars than any other real estate firm in the New York Metro area.
Leading Real Estate Lawyer for its Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business 2011
Chambers and Partners
From the 142,499 lawyers practicing law in New York, Adam Leitman Bailey is only one of three real estate attorneys from firms with fewer than 25 attorneys to receive a Chambers ranking.
Leading Real Estate Lawyer for its Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business 2010
Chambers and Partners
In its review Chambers USA 2010 praised Adam Leitman Bailey: Adam Leitman Bailey of Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. is highlighted for his landlord and tenant litigation practice. Interviewees predict that both his firm and his standing in the marketplace will only continue to grow; and that clients call him “an extraordinary practitioner who gets great results,” saying: “His ability to anticipate things before they happen has opened my eyes.”
Distinguished Alumni
Syracuse University
Syracuse University’s Office of Professional & Career Chooses Adam Leitman Bailey As A Distinguished Alumni for 2009-2010.
2008-2009 Outstanding Employer Award
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center and Its Externship Program Present the 2008-2009 Outstanding Employer Award To Adam Leitman Bailey, Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C.
New York’s leading lawyers for real estate
Chambers
Adam Leitman Bailey has been ranked by Chambers as one of New York’s leading lawyers for real estate in the 2009 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. Chambers USA 2009 called Adam Leitman Bailey “a tenacious and confident litigator who is quick-witted in court and respected by the judges.” Adam Leitman Bailey,P.C. is one of only two New York real estate firms with fewer than 20 attorneys to receive a Chambers ranking.
The Top Attorneys in the New York Metro Area
New York Super Lawyers
New York Super Lawyers 2009 The Top Attorneys in the New York Metro Area
Top 150 Under 150
Vault
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Joins Vault’s Top 150 Under 150 List as One of the Best Midsize Law Firm to Work For.
Global Leader in Real Estate
WhosWhoLegal
Who’s Who Legal has identified the foremost legal practitioners and consulting experts in business law based upon comprehensive, independent research. This year Adam Leitman Bailey and Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. were selected as WhosWhoLegal Global Leaders in Real Estate. WhosWhoLegal stated “Adam Leitman Bailey is an “intelligent and diligent” lawyer remark sources, who note he is “extremely knowledgeable of the law” and commend his “excellent strategic thinking”.”
One of New York’s Most Powerful Real Estate Attorney
Commercial Observer
Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business
Chambers and Partners
Adam Leitman Bailey has been selected by Chambers & Partners to achieve ranking in “Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business” and has been recognized as one of New York’s leading real estate lawyers. This is one of the highest honors a real estate attorney can achieve in his career.
Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers magazine identified the top attorneys in the New York Metro area based on an independent survey of nearly 90,000 attorneys. Out of the 280 real estate attorneys named Super Lawyer only 25 come from firms with less than 30 attorneys, including Adam Leitman Bailey.
Best First Time Author
NAREE
Adam Leitman Bailey, Esq., one of New York City’s most successful and prominent real estate attorneys, has been honored with the National Association of Real Estate Editors’ (NAREE) “Best First Time Author” award for his book, Finding The Uncommon Deal: A Top New York Lawyer Explains How to Buy a Home for the Lowest Possible Price.
New Milford High School Distinguished Alumni Award
New Milford High School
Adam Leitman Bailey was awarded with the “New Milford High School Distinguished Alumni Award” by New Milford High School, located in New Milford, New Jersey.
America's Leading Lawyers for Business
Chambers USA
Leading Real Estate Lawyer
Chambers and Partners
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Practice Areas
    Real Estate Law
    Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
    Landlord Tenant
    Evictions, Housing Discrimination, Landlord Rights, Rent Control, Tenants' Rights
Additional Practice Areas
  • Real Estate Litigation
  • Condominium & Cooperative Representation
  • Foreclosures
  • Property Disputes
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  • English: Spoken, Written
Legal Answers
Q. How do the new rent regulation laws affect a corporate lease to a nonprofit organization?
A: If the building is operating under a municipal contract to provide housing to the homeless, then the tenants are exempt from rent stabilization. If there is no municipal contract, however, it is subject to rent stabilization unless otherwise exempt. One of those exemptions is where a charitable organization or non-profit is using the premises for its affiliates. This does not mean its clients. So, for example, if a University is using the premises to house its professors and students, those are affiliates. If, for example, the Salvation Army is using it to house unwed mothers, those are NOT affiliates. They are clients. However, still another exemption is for an “asylum” and the unwed mothers would fall under that category such as to exempt them from rent stabilization. But mere charitable status is not an exemption. However, under that same scenario, if the Salvation Army rented an apartment to an ordinary person as a mere tenant, that ordinary person would be residing in the unit as a rent stabilized tenant. If, however, that apartment were occupied by a social worker employed by the Salvation Army and having received the apartment for purposes of ministering to the unwed mothers, that apartment would be exempt as an “affiliation” unit, as noted above. As this brief synopsis shows, the issues can get very tangled and wind up relying on nuances of the facts presented. ... Read More
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Adam Leitman Bailey appeared on CNN to discuss the 222 page fraud lawsuit filed by Attorney General Leticia James against the former President. Despite beating Donald Trump in a lawsuit filed in 2011, he believes that the AG will have a very difficult prevailing and why. Adam Leitman Bailey appeared on CNN to discuss the lawsuit filed by Attorney General against Trump

Adam Leitman Bailey appeared on CNN to discuss the 222 page fraud lawsuit filed by Attorney General Leticia James against the former President. Despite beating Donald Trump in a lawsuit filed in 2011, he believes that the AG will have a very difficult prevailing and why.

 Trish Reagan Hosts Adam Leitman Bailey to Discuss Real Estate and Constitutional Law Trish Reagan Hosts Adam Leitman Bailey to Discuss Real Estate and Constitutional Law

Trish Reagan Hosts Adam Leitman Bailey to Discuss Real Estate and Constitutional Law

 Adam Leitman Bailey, commercial real estate attorney and Paul Puryear, Raymond James take a look at where commercial REITs are headed and the smart plays in that sector, on CNBC's "The Call." Smart Commercial REIT Strategies with Adam Leitman Bailey

Adam Leitman Bailey, commercial real estate attorney and Paul Puryear, Raymond James take a look at where commercial REITs are headed and the smart plays in that sector, on CNBC's "The Call."

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Adam Leitman Bailey discusses a variety of COVID-19 related real estate questions Website: https://www.alblawfirm.com/ No landlords are not getting any mortgage relief that I know of. There is a bill... Adam Leitman Bailey discusses a variety of COVID-19 related real estate questions

Adam Leitman Bailey discusses a variety of COVID-19 related real estate questions Website: https://www.alblawfirm.com/ No landlords are not getting any mortgage relief that I know of. There is a bill...

 Adam Leitman Bailey discusses force majeure and frustration of purpose during COVID-19 Website: https://www.alblawfirm.com/ Forced majority doesn't work because it has to be in a lease. And the problem with... Adam Leitman Bailey discusses force majeure and frustration of purpose during COVID-19

Adam Leitman Bailey discusses force majeure and frustration of purpose during COVID-19 Website: https://www.alblawfirm.com/ Forced majority doesn't work because it has to be in a lease. And the problem with...

 Adam Leitman Bailey discusses landlord pre-negotiation and tenant viability & bankruptcy and rent paid Website: https://www.alblawfirm.com/ Transcription: Landlord pre-negotiation If you’re a landlord and now you have your pre-negotiation letter... Adam Leitman Bailey discusses landlord pre-negotiation and tenant viability & bankruptcy, rent paid

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 Adam Leitman Bailey discusses the commercial lending market, guaranty law, and commercial evictions Website: https://www.alblawfirm.com/ Transcription: As attorneys, there's no commercial lending market by the traditional banks. There's no credit.... Adam Leitman Bailey discusses the commercial lending market, guaranty law, and commercial evictions

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 Adam Leitman Bailey Explains Suing and Beating Donald Trump In Trump Soho and What President Trump Did in Russia Website: https://www.alblawfirm.com/ Adam Leitman Bailey Explains Suing/Beating Donald Trump In Trump Soho and What Trump Did in Russia

Adam Leitman Bailey Explains Suing and Beating Donald Trump In Trump Soho and What President Trump Did in Russia Website: https://www.alblawfirm.com/

 In their series of interviews investigating President Trump’s campaign and first years in office, Frontline asks Adam Leitman Bailey about his experience litigating the Trump Soho case. Bailey observes, “In... Adam Leitman Bailey is Featured on PBS Frontline’s ‘Trump’s Showdown’

In their series of interviews investigating President Trump’s campaign and first years in office, Frontline asks Adam Leitman Bailey about his experience litigating the Trump Soho case. Bailey observes, “In...

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 Landlord attorney Adam Leitman Bailey discusses legal workarounds and lease deals for commercial tenants behind on rent. Attorney Adam Leitman Bailey reveals what owners do when tenants fall behind on rent

Landlord attorney Adam Leitman Bailey discusses legal workarounds and lease deals for commercial tenants behind on rent.

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CNN's Jim Sciutto and Poppy Harlow discuss the New York attorney general's lawsuit against Trump accusing him of business fraud with New York real estate attorney Adam Leitman Bailey. Bailey...

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Creating the Real Estate Law Firm Super Team with Adam Leitman Bailey Actively at the helm of the law firm he built from scratch, Adam Leitman Bailey, Esq. practices residential...

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Adam and his team of attorneys discuss using Robert's Rules of Order to run an effective board meeting.

 Adam Leitman Bailey was featured on the Real Takk Podcast with Takk Yamaguchi of Compass Realty Website: https://www.alblawfirm.com/ New Episode of The Real Takk Podcast is now up! I am... Real Takk Podcast Featuring Adam Leitman Bailey, P C NYC's top Real Estate Litigation Attorney

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 The Significance and Elements of the Yellowstone Injunction in a Commercial Leasing Litigation

Adam Leitman Bailey conducted a CLE lecture on Understanding the Legal Weapons Landlords and Tenants have in Enforcing/Terminating Commercial Leases for AmTrust title insurance company. Website: https://www.alblawfirm.com/ Understanding the Legal Weapons Landlords and Tenants have in Enforcing Commercial Leases

Adam Leitman Bailey conducted a CLE lecture on Understanding the Legal Weapons Landlords and Tenants have in Enforcing/Terminating Commercial Leases for AmTrust title insurance company. Website: https://www.alblawfirm.com/

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