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Weiss Zarett real estate partner Jessica Seidman, with assistance from litigation partners Michael D. Brofman and Michael J. Spithogiannis, successfully closed on the multi-million dollar real-estate sale for the seller, whose land was improved with a seven-story...
By Joshua D. Sussman, Esq., Michael D. Brofman, Esq. & Michael J. Spithogiannis, Esq. On January 26, 2022, the Supreme Court, County of Queens granted the Firm’s client a final judgment of possession and a warrant of eviction to evict a commercial holdover tenant that abused the eviction moratorium to overstay its welcome. The Firm’s victory, led by Joshua Sussman, is believed…
By Michael J. Spithogiannis, Esq. & Floyd G. Gossman, Esq.Email Michael Email Floyd You hear a knock on the door. . . . It’s your next-door neighbor, who tells you about plans to make improvements to his property. You are assured by your neighbor that all improvements will be made according to applicable building codes, and that all contractors will be licensed…
By Floyd G. Grossman and Michael J. Spithogiannis A commercial lease is a vital asset to every commercial tenant.[2] The lease sets forth the rights, obligations and liabilities between the landlord and the tenant. Generally, the balance of power in such a relationship favors the landlord. In most cases, the landlord drafts the lease; and so-called “form leases” are written…
By: Mathew J. Levy, Esq. & Stacey Lipitz Marder, Esq.Email the Author Overview: When evaluating a medical practice, the lease is often considered one of the most important assets as location is crucial to the success of a practice, and the lease is often one of the largest expenses. While a favorable lease can certainly increase the value of a…
By Mathew J. Levy, Esq. and Stacey Lipitz Marder, Esq. Introduction: For many chiropractors, the idea of opening a chiropractic practice is very appealing. The chiropractor can be his/her own boss, control his/her hours and vacation time, make his/her own decisions regarding patient care, as well as control the business operations of the practice. However, before a chiropractor goes forward with opening…
By: Mathew J. Levy, Esq.Email the Author Opening a practice or embarking upon a new business venture can be an exciting and anxiety provoking experience. Often professionals spend too little time considering what business structure would maximize their profit and minimize their exposure to liability. Partnerships, limited liability companies and corporations are three of the most common types of business…
By: Mathew J. Levy, Esq.Email the Author The rental of space in a physician’s office to a renter who, herself, provides health-related services creates a landlord-tenant arrangement between the physician and the renter. The potential and actual abuses that have arisen from these arrangements have become so significant that the Office of the Inspector General (“the OIG”) of the Department…
By Mathew J. Levy, Esq. Email Mathew The rental of space in a physician’s office to a renter who, herself, provides health-related services creates a landlord-tenant arrangement between the physician and the renter. The potential and actual abuses that have arisen from these arrangements have become so significant that the Office of the Inspector General (“the OIG”) of the Department…
