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Adam Leitman Bailey
Attorney at Law
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"Thank you for letting us have a home. We have a picture of Mr. Bailey in my office. He's the best lawyer in the whole world because he was so kind ... He's brilliant but he's very kind."
Pura and Stephanie Rivas
"They devised a new strategy ... They gave me extremely good advice ... I always got called back or e-mailed immediately ... Adam Leitman Bailey’s attorneys are very creative and strategic in their thinking ... I am extremely happy with the result."
Lois A. Ebin, Landlord
"Besides winning the case ... what really impressed me was their openness to letting me help out ... they did their homework very well and really knew the law ... I would highly recommend them."
Gene Bernstein, Cooperative Evicts Nuisance Tenant After Trial and Appeal
" ... one of the things that Adam Leitman Bailey really did for us was put together a really talented group of wonderful people that we actually really felt were not only our lawyers but our friends ... We love you guys!!! Hire Adam Leitman Bailey. He rocks!!!"
Bev West and Jason Bergund
"He went in like a pitbull and you know just did a great job of negotiating a settlement for us and just did a great job all around ... Adam proved that he was the most efficient pitbull and a great negotiator."
Brian Owens, Entrepreneur and owner of Crave Ceviche restaurant struck by crane on March 15, 2008
"We recommend Adam to our clients to review contracts, to prepare contracts … to work with on leases … their diligence and ideas … their responsiveness ... on a personal note, I have used Adam a couple of times where we had to do evictions and ... he is top on it. He is strong, he is a bulldog and he doesn’t stop until we get the results that we want. I recommended Adam to clients of mine, large landlords that have landlord-tenant problems and it’s his knowledge of the law, keen mind and strategy that everybody’s happy with and that helps get the results that everybody is looking for ... I highly recommend him and I wouldn’t hire anybody else for any of my real estate needs other than this firm."
Ken Brandman, Founding Partner of New York Commercial Real Estate Services (NYCRS)
"They won a … non-primary residence case that another law firm that I had originally retained advised me that I should drop … after dancing in court for two years and collecting a substantial amount from me in retainer and they told me that there was no case here … I consulted with Christopher Halligan and Adam Leitman Bailey and they had a different outlook on the case and had different thoughts on how to proceed … very ground pioneering type thoughts…very very different type thoughts like for example going for a jury trial as opposed to a bench trial which turned out to be a fantastic move and so we went full steam ahead and the result was a unanimous jury decision, jury verdict in my favor …"
Gary Snyder, Owner of Multi-Family Dwellings
"Our first impressions when we met Adam and the rest of the firm were incredible. They were so understanding ... Without a doubt, I would recommend Adam Leitman Bailey."
Leah Wolfburg
"I would think efficiency, their reliability; they were always available if we had questions and also the fact that they were great negotiators. They were able to lower the cost of my unit."
Yesenia (Jessie) Montilla, Member of Tenant-Homeowners Association
"Adam is like a Broadway show ... He’s smart, he hits his points, he's entertaining, his humanity, he is like a modern day hero ... He helped us to bring our tenants association together ... negotiated fantastic prices for the tenant purchasers and the firm really handled all of our needs from beginning to end in this whole process, it was excellent."
Chad Zodrow & Victor Clark, Members of Tenant-Homeowners Association
"I was involved with a development deal and we had to work out various issues with the bank. I needed somebody who was experienced who understood workouts and foreclosures and who can communicate to the bank in a very effective way to avoid litigation through settlement ... Adam got the job done. In one meeting with myself and some intensive research over the course of a couple days with he and his associates and one meeting with the bank, we turned everything around and I have to say that his experience, credibility and persuasiveness saved the day. There are a lot of academic lawyers and there are a lot of logistic people. I like deal makers. People who can grasp the essential nature of the conflict …”
Adam Gordon, Real Estate Developer
"It worked out great. In fact, we were able to settle the case in my favor prior to going to court."
Alex Picken, Commercial Real Estate broker, Founder Picken Real Estate and Nightlife Brokerage
"Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. has been instrumental in transitioning Edison into 21st Century. We have never lost a case with Adam. Adam in particular and his firm has been involved in an array of complex litigation matters, transactional matters, leasing matters and in every instance I am happy to say Adam and his firm have excelled in all areas of the practice of law..."
Steven Rosefsky, General Counsel, Edison Properties
"Adam Leitman Bailey is the best and the best value I have found in New York City."
John Brecevich, Owner of Patsy's Pizza
"Adam is highly, highly knowledgeable in all facets of Landlord-Tenant work. I would highly recommend Adam Bailey for anyone who needed any kind of Landlord-Tenant work, DHCR, HPD and ECB work."
Stu Miller, Property Manager of 400 Unit Apartment Complex in New York City
"Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. has been a great help to my business.... Him and Guy Arad have been completely top notch--have gotten me great lease deals with all of my tenants--have always managed to close the deal. Thank G-d they came into my life ... They are truly, completely 100 percent devoted to anything you tell them to do, they are right on it. All I can really say is thank you Adam and Guy. You have made it super easy for me to be in business."
David Zahabian, Real Estate Developer and Owner, Multi-Family Dwellings
"I had to defend my livelihood, my restaurant and hired Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C.. A year and one half later I ended up being saved by that very law firm. ... Thank you very much to Colin Kaufman ... Adam is a go getter, ball buster; a guy who does not accept losing basically. I am already working on a new lease for a different place with the same law firm."
Sylvester Schneider, Owner of Zum Schneider restaurant
"The firm is very professional and very forthwith and very casual and very easy to speak to and talk to ... I have been very satisfied with my experience."
Daniel Derouchie, Board Member of Condominium, Leader of Tenant/Homeowner Association
"Adam gave me a lot of great advice about how the tone I should take and the course I should take and it worked ... There is no way you could be with anyone who isn’t an expert in it like Adam. I would highly recommend the firm."
Elizabeth Mehling, Landlord and owner of Single Room Occupancy (SRO) family building
"I've been working with Adam Bailey for over five years. I use him on every deal that I can. I highly recommend him to anybody that plans to build a portfolio here in NYC."
James Famularo, Executive Vice President, Director of Commercial Sales, New York Commercial Real Estate Services (NYCRS)
"I have my home back, I have my pets, I have my life back and the landlord can never, never ever hurt me ever again because of Adam Leitman Bailey ... He was my warrior and he came through for me. And that's what I can say...You took the word from me 'warrior'. The forces of darkness were against us and Adam Bailey led the charge and the defeated them."
Jackie Bartone, Tenant who prevailed in nuisance/pet litigation
"The first thing that he did was he led us to believe that we could win the case, where others had literally said 'Hey, forget it, you're out, you're done. You can't do this ... Adam Leitman Bailey's firm approached politicians. We had people come to talk, the TV media, the networks were there; they actually filmed this and it actually made the news!"
Victor Body-Lawson, Black Architect of the Year 2007, and Leader of Save Harlem Association
"I was able to continue our dream of opening another restaurant."
Dino Andreakos, Entrepreneur and owner of Crave Ceviche restaurant struck by crane on March 15, 2008
"I am very happy and pleased with the firm, there is not a specific thing that I can say is better than the other ... The great thing was that any email I sent was answered immediately, any call was answered immediately."
Anna Pastoressa, President, Cooperative Corporation on the Lower East Side
"... I think he came back from skiing from a vacation just to be on closing between Christmas and New Year’s Eve. It was quite impressive."
Benedetto Cico, Developer, Property owner of multi-family dwellings
"He encouraged my husband and I through the entire proceeding, he also had ample confidence of winning the case. We are very grateful to Mr. Kaufman, Adam Bailey and his staff."
Mr. and Mrs. Chin, Multi-Family dwellings property owners
"Who wouldn’t be happy with free money? ... he doesn’t give up and he’s also extremely creative ... he had great tactics ... able to rally the troops."
Lisa Mather and Andy Prosky
"Adam Bailey company is quick, response, high professionalism, solve problems in short time, clients interests are first ... simple and friendly communications, reasonable rates ..."
Tatyana Yazerskaya, President, Mitchell-Lama Cooperative
"This is one firm that knows what they are doing. I have tried other firms in the past and was not successful as I was with this firm."
Sophia Basini, Landlord
"I was very satisfied…everything from the investigative work to the administrative work preparing the case and then the representation ..."
Onix Sosa, Property manager
"They are very organized. Good at following-up their cases ... Everybody does their job and they let me know what they are doing and they keep me updated." Jackie Halpern was “Very professional. She kept me updated on everything that was happening. She was very well aware of all the deadlines and kept me posted and made sure everything was filed properly, [and] on time, and overall [did] a great job.”
Ed Victory, Landlord
"He makes us the happiest people in the world ... I am very excited and for us it’s a big victory ... we won."
Jana Krigsfeld, Winner of jury trial
"I own a number of hotels and apartment houses. Adam represents me in ... court ... and with real estate transactions ... our percentage of winning in these different courts is about a 95 to 99 percentile. If you were to use him it would benefit you in your business as it has benefited me."
Alan Lapes, Landlord, Real Estate Developer & Hotel Owner
"I hired Mr. Bailey and it was a godsend for me; he really took charge."
Gerry Levine, Owner of Buildings & Landlord
"He’s just a wonderful person. Very kind, warm, takes the time to explain to you details ... I hope to continue my association with him very much."
Anthony Amato, Owner of Amato Opera Theater
"Adam is a very nice guy, and as a lawyer he helped me get $50,000 from one of my closing houses, so I am very appreciative of this man."
Deepik Banik, Deli Owner
"Adam is very aggressive to get deals to close. He gets the contract signed immediately."
Julie Teitel, Mortgage Broker
"Adam Leitman Bailey P.C. saved my life ..."
Denise Harrison, Property owner and winner of jury trial
"Adam personally handled my settlement when I brought the property ... we all received a major deduction in our purchase price ... Adam handled my closing which was done very very well, and very fast."
Marjorie Miller, Tenant, Owner, Member, Homeowner Association
"It was very convenient because we had a lawyer who represented the tenants, but also offered to be our closing attorney, so it was a very easy process."
Evelyn Maier, Tenant, Owner, Member, Homeowner Association
"Ever since I started working with Adam Leitman Bailey the real estate end of my business has been simplified."
Dan Rudick, Real Estate Developer & Business Owner
"We have used Adam Bailey and his firm for the past seven years for anything from real estate closings, landlord tenant litigation and preparation of commercial leases."
Adam Horowitz, Real Estate Broker & Former Condominium President
"He helped me in any way anyone could ever help anyone."
Corrine Winter, Tenant represented pro bono by Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C.
"My experience with Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. is nothing but the finest experience..."
Gary Levine, owner of Gary Electric and seller of building in Brooklyn
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Vera Wilson and Janet Mcloyd (Part 1), Commercial tenants and members of the Save Harlem Association
" ... their advice from the beginning to the end was dead on. The associates were very approachable, the partners were very approachable, I would speak with them as I would speak with a friend ..."
Kim McHale, Attorney and Member, NMP Group
"... I would say that my experience with the firm as a whole has been nothing but positive. And in terms of practices, their practices, everything I've encountered with the firm was upfront, first class, and excellent."
Steve Pirozzi, Former tenant and property owner
" ... I was more than happy with the settlement and thought it was a great job done by the firm and all the people involved."
Steve Pirozzi, Former tenant and property owner
"I just came back from another successful win with Adam Bailey."
Brian Mauskopf, Restaurant Manager
"Adam was extremely persuasive in getting both parties to agree it wasn't in their best interests to see the case to litigation."
Warun Kumar, President, Board of Directors, Condominium Association
" ... they really know the law pertaining to real estate ..."
Dr. Rosa M. Gill, Landlord
"He is proficient and aggressive in helping us close lease transactions, giving advice on building sales, in all boroughs of Manhattan ..."
Rob Frischman, Real Estate Broker & Owner of JDF Realty
"Adam’s firm is very professional…from day one…you know there is a high level of professionalism. I love the fact that I got a call back within 24 hours of my first contact. The firm has been responsive to every inquiry that I had."
Chada Ngamwajasat, Property Owner
"He was up and coming, a good fighter ... anyone who has trouble with a landlord, and all of this stuff, please come to Adam Bailey."
Marina Kimble, Tenant
"It is a well run office .. They have all top notch people working here. I wouldn’t go anywhere else .. We finally got our lives back."
James and Susan Conlon, Property Owners of Multi-Family and Commercial Dwelling
"I would recommend to anyone to contact Adam, especially in a tenant situation."
Pamela Capone, Tenant & Fashion Designer with noise complaint
"... We got the money judgment issued which was the best thing that could have happened ... they also have been pretty helpful with sort of showing me the right way to, I guess, be a landlord and give me some tips."
Jamil Soriano, Landlord, Former member of New England Patriot Championship Team and Harvard Alumni
"Adam has a true passion for what he's doing. What he is good at is closing the deal, and that's important in New York City."
Ali Farahnakian, Cooperative Owner & Actor
"They answered all of my questions and at the final settlement of the closing, everything went well without a hitch."
Sean Kane, Attorney & Home Owner
"Adam, his persistence and determination certainly didn’t stop."
Donald Grant, Commercial Tenant and member of the Save Harlem Association
"Very professional firm and very aggressive and my experience has been nothing but positive."
Martin Kirschner
"The attention that he provided me was very comforting in my view in order for me to feel comfortable that he provide the necessary work and detail that I needed ..."
Ryan Worst, Tenant, Homeowner and Investment Analyst
"I had a complicated problem that Adam was able to bring an able and smooth resolution to; a remarkable achievement."
Joseph Mann, Lawyer & Building Manager
"... they saved my home ... everybody did a wonderful job. They certainly kept me current and informed of what was going on and what to anticipate ...
Jimmy Cohen, Tenant