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Steven Warren Smollens

Steven Warren Smollens

New York County Lawyers' Association
  • Real Estate Law, Landlord Tenant
  • New York
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Education
Brooklyn Law School
J.D.
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City University of New York - City College
B.A. | Political Science
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Professional Experience
Former Chairperson Civil Court Practice Section
New York County Lawyers' Association
Current
Member Real Property Law Section
New York State Bar Association
Current
Member Civil Court Practice Section
New York County Lawyers' Association
Current
Private Practice of Law
Law Office of Steven W. Smollens
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Partner
Law Office of Smollens Guralnick & Frazer
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Partner
Law Office Steven W Smollens
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Manager Single Practice Law Office
Law Office Steven W Smollens
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Staff Attorney Legal Aid Society New York City Harlem Neighborhood Office
The Legal Aid Society
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Attorney Law Office of Steven W. Smollens 2000 - Present Partner Smollens Guralnick & Frazer 1990 - 2000 Partner Smollens & Guralnick 1984 - 1990 Attorney Steven W. Smollens 1982 - 1984
United States Army (Reserve)
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USAR (Reserve) Honorable Discharge 1972
Publications
Articles & Publications
Advanced Issues in Cooperative and Condominium Law,New York County Lawyers' Association CLE Nonpayment Proceedings, Warranty of Habitability, Objectionable Conduct, Nuisance, Pets and Noise
Jack Newton Lerner Lecture Series, NYCLA Nonpayment Proceedings, Bed Bugs, Warranty of Habitability
New York County Lawyers' Association, CLE, Jack Newton Lerner Lecture Series Objectionable Conduct, Nuisance, Pets and Noise Nonpayment Proceedings, Warranty of Habitability
New York County Lawyers' Association, CLE, Landlord and Tenant Practice: The Jack Newton Lerner Lecture Series Non-Payment Proceedings and the Warranty of Habitability
Speaking Engagements
NEW YORK COUNTY LAWYERS ASSOCIATION, VARIOUS CLE PROGRAM, NEW YORK
NYCLA
2007 CLE entitled Jack Newton Lerner Lecture Series Bed Bugs, Warranty of Habitability 2005 Jack Newton Lerner Lecture Series Warranty of Habitability and Non Payment Proceedings 2004 Jack Newton Lerner Lecture Series Objectionable Conduct, Nuisance, Pets and Noise 2004 Advanced Issues in Coop & Condo Law 2003 Jack Newton Lerner Lecture Series Techniques in Defending and Prosecuting a Non Payment Proceeding 2002 World Trade Center Owner and Tenant Forum in Commercial Tenant Issues
Awards
TOP CONTRIBUTERS AWARD
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CLIENT'S CHOICE AWARD
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CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION
New York County Lawyers' Association
Recognition of outstanding contribution to the Association's Continuing Legal education program
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NYSBA
Co-Chairperson CLE Program Residential Landlord and Tenant Practice Update
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NYSBA
Speaker Residential Landlord and Tenant Practice Update
AVVO RATING TOP LAWYER
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REVIEWS
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Professional Associations
New York State Bar  # 1564673
Member
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
New York
New York State Office of Court Administration
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U.S. Supreme Court
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US District Court, Eastern District
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US District Court, Southern District
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
Practice Areas
    Real Estate Law
    Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Land Use & Zoning, Residential Real Estate
    Landlord Tenant
    Evictions, Housing Discrimination, Rent Control, Tenants' Rights
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Legal Answers
Q. Does my boyfriend have a claim to a house deeded to me?
A: Dear Home Owner: Based on your statement your ex has no legal claim to joint ownership of your house. New York State relies upon a recorded deed as evidence of an interest in the title to ownership of real property. It is fortunate for you that the ex voluntarily moved out. Otherwise, even without any legal foundation to claim ownership or recoupment of money the eviction process would be long and frustrating, and at some point, as your legal fees pile up, you would jump to the conclusion that paying him off is the only method to get him out.
Q. Am I entitled to receive the money I paid towards renovations on a home I did not own but lived in?
A: Generally, tenants investing money into improving a rental unit have no expectation the landlord will kick back that money when they move out. Locking you out of your home without a court order is a crime. If you called the police when this happened mother could face arrest. You could sue for the value of your lost possessions, but that is not the replacement value of your property. Why did you not send a lawyer to the Closing or try to bust up the sale?
Q. What is the purpose of the 15% retention (Hacienda) & what happens with it? Would I get that back?
A: That is a requirement of the tax law in that location. https://www.discoverpuertorico.com/industry/download/588201-discover-puerto-rico-form-480-2017.pdf
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Websites & Blogs
Website
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Contact & Map
SMOLLENS LAW OFFICE
New York
25 Waterside Plaza
Suite EE
New York, NY 10010
Toll-Free: (844) 310-9915
Telephone: (212) 619-7787
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours (Today)
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours
STEVEN W. SMOLLENS
25 Waterside Plaza
STE EE
New York, NY 10010
Toll-Free: (844) 310-9915
Telephone: (212) 619-7787
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours (Today)
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours
Law Office Steven W Smollens
New York
25 WATERSIDE PLAZA
STE EE
New York, NY 10007
Toll-Free: (844) 310-9915
Telephone: (212) 619-7787
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours (Today)
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours