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September 25, 2009
Need a Closing Attorney
Hey.
It looks like I'm going to get a contract for a single family house in Victorian Flatbush on Tuesday. Anyone have a recommendation for an attorney?
Thanks
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David Fainkich
718-840-5860
Specializes in real estate...fast, efficient, responsive
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 25, 2009 2:52 PM
Most of them are pretty awful. After lookin garound quite a bit, we were so happy with ours until the Friday night before our Monday morning closing when she told us that there was more work involved than she realized when she quoted us her "Flat Rate" (as nervous 1st time buyers not being charged everytime we had a question was a big plus for us) and she was going to have to charge us an additional $500. With a gun to our heads we paid her - but we won't recommend her to anyone, we want that the be the most expensive $500 she ever made. At the end of the day she did the job & we have a home we love, but we didn't feel good about the process.
If you find somebody who can help you do both - shout it from the rooftops!
Posted by: new2brooklyn at September 25, 2009 2:58 PM
if you used a broker, they usually have some good suggestions. that is what i did when i sold my place. (i think she only handles manhattan though, will check with her though)
Posted by: CG_ups at September 25, 2009 3:31 PM
We have an amazing attorney - total pit-bull and he will protect you. His name is Bill Bianco and he's based out of Queens. It's a family office so when you call, ask for the son - he's a Jr or roman numeral name.718-366-2600
Can't say enough good things about him. Tell him Andrea & Anthony sent you.
Also, never go with your broker's attorney. You need someone completely independent to protect you.
Posted by: StuyHtshome at September 25, 2009 7:18 PM
phil lavendar
marcus attorneys
718-643-6655
lavendar@marcusattorneys.com
He just closed an unbelievable difficult deal for us. He was patient, amazing and thorough especially dealing with a VERY tough seller's lawyer to contend with. I saw him in action at the closing table and I was so proud he was sitting on my side of the table. I recommend him highly!
Posted by: couldashouldawoulda at September 26, 2009 12:56 AM
Joe O'Shea saved my bacon on two deals now. The first thing he did was to advise me to walk from the first deal when it started going sideways. Didn't want any money from us, so he was acting _against_ his best interest, which is rare for NYC lawyers. The second deal was with a real piece of work and he drilled right through all the crap and made it super-easy to get everything we wanted. Call him before the other party nambs him first!
646.206.1908
Posted by: b_green5 at September 26, 2009 9:27 PM
Oh, and tell him Ben on Classon sent you. :)
Posted by: b_green5 at September 27, 2009 9:31 PM
Stuart Gorman
516 847-0389 good lawyer great prices only charge $600 for everything no hidden surprises [ this price was in spring 2005 ]
Posted by: stevenwilliams55 at September 28, 2009 10:07 AM
We have a fabulous attorney who has helped us with our original closing as well as two refinances, and a few petty annoyances. The last refinance was an absolute nightmare and without our attorney we would never have made it through. She is patient, wise, responsive and tough as nails, and she has a good sense of humor. Her name is Liz Salen and she is based in Brooklyn. I recommend her to everyone I know. 718 499-5477, ejsalen@gmail.com
Posted by: helenkoh at September 28, 2009 7:43 PM
I take it none of the lawyers recommended work with Pre-Paid Legal Services, hope not because you get less than what you pay for...NOTHING!
Posted by: dcyn1 at September 29, 2009 2:40 AM
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