Di Ma

Think of me as your versatile, personal attorney. What is the main advantage of hiring a solo practitioner? If I took my talents to another shop, the biggest difference to you is the invoice. Call me today and immediately find out why I'm not your average lawyer.

Please allow me the privilege of becoming the legal partner you actually enjoy!

Albany Law School

J.D. (2014) | Law

2011 - 2014

Honors: Summa cum laude

University of Nevada-Las Vegas

M.S. (2009) | Hotel administration/casino operations

2007 - 2009

University of Maryland - College Park

B.S. (2003) | Business administration

2001 - 2003

General Counsel

Albany Housing Authority

2017 - 2019

Promoted from Associate Counsel position. Oversaw legal matters related to 40+ corporate entities including not-for-profits, 5,000+ rental units, and multiple mixed-financed affordable housing development transactions worth tens of millions of dollars. Also served as the acting Director of Development during my tenure.

1st Casino Gaming Manager/Associate Counsel

New York State Gaming Commission

2014 - 2017

Drafted gambling regulations and performed the final legal review for the openings of 3 of the 4 upstate New York casinos.

I'D WAGER IT'S TIME FOR A CHANGE: RECONSIDERING NEW YORK STATE'S CONSTITUTIONAL PROHIBITION AGAINST GAMBLING

Albany Law Review

July 4, 2017

New York State Association for Affordable Housing (NYSAFAH)

Model Store Status

Swatch Group

Upstate Project of the Year

NYSAFAH

I won as a part of the Albany Housing Authority dream team.

Albany Law School National Alumni Association

Board Member

2017 - Current

Albany Law School National Alumni Association

Board Member

2017 - Current

New York

New York State Office of Court Administration

ID Number: 5323621

Since 2015

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Q. If a contract of sale is executed in 6/18 and there has been no closing to date. can that contract still be enforced

September 6, 2022

A: Generally, the transfer or closing date in the real estate contract is an “on or about” target date. Are there legitimate reasons for the delay in closing? You can send a “time of the essence” letter to the opposing party. If the conditions set forth in your letter are reasonable, then the other party's failure to meet the deadlines set forth in the letter results in a breach of contract. As always, please seek legal representation so an attorney may better address your specific needs. Litigation over failed real estate sales and purchase contracts can become costly and burdensome. Best of luck.

Q. I have a contract between me and a guy I had attempted to rent from stating he'll pay me back $900 by September first

September 6, 2022

A: Hi, is your question how you should recover the $900? Assuming there are no eviction issues, your former landlord breached his promise to return the $900 to you. You have the promise in writing. This case seems ideal for small claims court. Downstate may charge slightly differently but small claims court is informal and cost-effective. The filing fee in upstate is $15 for this level of damages and the judges will guide you through the courtroom. If you need help, court staff tend to be helpful as well. Of course, you may always seek independent legal counsel to address the specifics of your case. A local litigator will walk you through the lawsuit process. Best of luck in collecting this debt and I am sorry to hear about the bed bugs. ... Read More

Q. Hi, I’m an actor in NYC who is represented by a talent manager, not an agency.

September 6, 2022

A: Hi. Do you have a written agreement with your former talent manager that dictates the terms of the representation? If so, it may have language in there that addresses a breakup. Best of luck.