Offering Trusted And Reliable Legal Representation For More Than 25 Years

Personalized, Knowledgeable
Representation Is Our Foundation

With decades of combined experience, we utilize our extensive legal knowledge to find custom, cost-effective solutions for every situation.

Practice Areas

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Residential & Commercial Real Estate Transactions

From the purchase and sale of residential and commercial properties (including buildings, houses, condos and coops) to leasing and mortgage financing, our team handles a wide range of real estate matters.

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Construction Law

From AIA agreements to resolving disputes involving defects or mechanic’s liens, our attorneys handle many different construction law matters.

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Co-Op & Condominium Representation

From advice on corporate governance, staff matters, formulation of rules and regulations to capital improvements and financing, our team handles a wide range of real estate matters.

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Corporate Governance

We offer guidance relating to a commercial entity’s direction, control and strategy to help attain long-term goals.

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Landlord & Tenant
Representation

Our team has extensive experience representing both landlords and tenants in a wide range of matters including the negotiation and drafting of leases and resolving disputes at both the trial and appellate levels.

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General Business
Representation

We offer guidance on entity formation, and shareholder partnership agreements and resolving disputes involving vendors, shareholders and unit owners among many other business law matters.

We are pleased to announce that effective January 1, 2023, Ruta Behrend has been promoted to partner of the firm.  Please feel free to reach out to her on this well deserved promotion.

What Sets Our Firm Apart?

  • Over 100 years of combined legal experience in many different areas of law;
  • A track record of successful settlements and judgments;
  • Clear, timely communication during every stage of the process;
  • Reasonable hourly rates and retainers; and
  • Expeditious closing of sales and transfers

Real Estate… Simplified

We understand that being a member of your cooperative or condominium board or buying or selling real estate can be a daunting experience. With over a century of combined experience in the real estate field, the lawyers of Tane Waterman & Wurtzel, P.C., utilize their knowledge, expertise, and practical understanding to explain and simplify the intimidating nature of New York real estate and guide you through the legal intricacies of your transaction. You get cost effective, practical and accurate legal solutions from attorneys who are experts in the real estate field.

Reach Out To Our Law Firm Today

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Tane Waterman & Wurtzel, P.C.

  • Local Law 18 is already having an impact
    The rise of short-term rentals using Airbnb changed the real estate market in countless ways. A few downsides included a steady stream of strangers passing through the building. Often on vacation with little need to build relationships with neighbors, they could be loud, rude and dismissive. There was also the safety issue of strangers walking […]