Inside R&E

In this episode of Inside R&E, William Byers Jr. , Member of R&E's Transactions Department, joins Dave Lorenzo , Founder of Exit Success Lab, for a conversation on how landlords, buyers, and investors should view a lease as part of the building’s financial architecture, and not just a legal form . During the conversation, Bill and Dave discuss how a lease is pivotal to the overall economic...

In this episode of Inside R&E, Michael A. Pensabene, a Member of R&E’s Litigation Department, invites Tina Larsson, CEO of The Folson Group, for a conversation on the newly enacted Local Law 2026/058, also known as the Cooperative Application Timeline Law, which will take effect on July 28, 2026. During the conversation, Michael and Tina explain what the law requires co-op boards to do in...

In this episode of Inside R&E, Alex M. Estis , a Member of R&E’s Litigation Department, invites Joel Davis , President of Peninsula Property Management (PPM) , and Ernest Rrika , Director of Operations, for a conversation on property management in New York City and PPM’s perspective on managing properties in a complex market. During the conversation, Alex, Joel, and Ernest discuss PPM’s ho...

In this episode of Inside R&E, R&E Member Alexander H. Shapiro and Counsel Daniel C. Gibbons join Dave Lorenzo , Founder of Exit Success Lab, to talk about noncompete agreements and trade secrets. During the conversation, Zander, Dan, and Dave break down what trade secrets are, why they matter to businesses, and when restrictive covenants and noncompete agreements come into play. They exam...

In this episode of Inside R&E, Benjamin M. Williams , Member and Head of the firm's Property Tax Department, invites Brett B. Theis , Member in the firm’s Litigation Department, and Neil Axler , Managing Director at EisnerAmper NY and leader of the firm’s National Real Estate Valuation Practice, to discuss appraisal methodologies, commercial lease appraisals, arbitration and property tax issue...

In this episode of Inside R&E, Devin P. Kosar , a Member in the firm's Litigation Department, welcomes back Alex Zafran , the Director of Business Development of Logical Buildings, to continue their discussion on Local Law 97, which was enacted in 2019 as part of New York City’s Climate Mobilization Act. In Part 2 of this series, (the original episode aired on March 25, 2025), Devin and Alex d...

In this episode of Inside R&E, Alex M. Estis and Adam Lindenbaum , Members of R&E’s Litigation Department, join Dave Lorenzo , Founder of Exit Success Lab, to talk about some case studies where Litigation and Transactional Attorneys have worked together (or ideally should have worked together) to draft commercial leases. This episode is a follow-up to Alex’s previous episode with Dave, tit...

In this episode of Inside R&E, Raychel A. Camilleri , a Member of R&E’s Litigation Department, joins Dave Lorenzo , Founder of Exit Success Lab, for a discussion on how the construction industry can work through the impact of tariffs on the cost of their current and future projects. During the conversation, Raychel and Dave talk about the various clauses that should be included in the cont...

In this episode of Inside R&E, Michael A. Pensabene , a Member in the firm's Litigation Department, and Craig M. Deitelzweig , President & Chief Executive Officer of Marx Realty, host an inaugural podcast in the new podcast gallery at 10 Grand Central. In this episode, Craig walks Michael through the various facilities in the new space, explaining the thought process behind designing such...

In this episode of Inside R&E, Alex M. Estis , a Member of R&E’s Litigation Department, joins Dave Lorenzo , Founder of Exit Success Lab, for a discussion about landlord-tenant leases. Alex shares insights from his recently published article, co-authored with R&E Founding Member Gary M. Rosenberg , titled “Why Should I Call My Litigator To Draft a Lease?”, which appeared in The New Yor...

In this episode of Inside R&E, Devin P. Kosar , a Member in the firm's Litigation Department, invites Alexander Zafran , the Director of Business Development of Logical Buildings, to share his insights on Local Law 97, which was enacted in 2019 as part of New York City’s Climate Mobilization Act. During their discussion, Alex talks to Devin about his journey through the world of energy efficie...

In this episode of Inside R&E, Christopher A. Gorman , a Member in the firm's Litigation Department, invites Dr. Rebel A. Cole , Lynn Eminent Scholar Professor of Finance in the College of Business at Florida Atlantic University, to discuss the Distressed Commercial Real Estate market. They explore key trends from recent years and offer insights into what lies ahead for the industry. During th...

In this episode of Inside R&E, Justin S. Weitzman , a Counsel in the firm's Litigation Department, invites Christopher M. Seleski , Senior Associate at Tolmage, Peskin, Harris, & Falick, to share his perspectives and insights as a Plaintiff Personal Injury Attorney on claims and lawsuits that affect property owners and developers. During the conversation, Chris talks to Justin about the Pr...

In this episode of Inside R&E, Zachary J. Rothken , Member and Head of the firm's Administrative Law department, invites Greg Corbin , President and Founder of Northgate Real Estate Group, to discuss their experiences of navigating various aspects of the Distressed asset space. During the conversation, Zach and Greg discuss the various aspects that contribute to distressed assets, how they tra...

In this episode of  Inside R&E ,  Alex M. Estis , a Member of R&E’s Litigation Department, joins  Dave Lorenzo , Founder of Exit Success Lab, for a discussion about landlord-tenant law. Alex shares insights from his recently published article, co-authored with R&E Founding Member  Gary M. Rosenberg , titled “Do Tenants Have to Pay if They Want to Stay?”, which appea...

This episode of Inside R&E, moderated by Dave Lorenzo , Founder of Exit Success Lab, features Richard Y. Im , a Member in R&E’s Litigation Department, and Jason C. Bergman , Vice President & Senior Underwriting Counsel at Benchmark Title Agency LLC. The attorneys share valuable insights on Deed-in-Lieu and its pros and cons for borrowers as well as lenders. They also discuss the variou...

In this episode of Inside R&E, Justin S. Weitzman , a Counsel in the firm's Litigation Department, invites Bill Weidner , Managing Member at KeepMyGas, to share valuable insights, statistics and more regarding the 1st 4-year cycle of LL152 and what law firms, building owners and property managers can expect in cycle 2 from 2024 to 2027.  During the conversation, Bill and Justin discuss th...

Real estate development, particularly in booming areas of New York and Florida, is directly impacted by federal immigration policies. In this episode of Inside R&E, Michael A. Pensabene , R&E Litigation Member, invites a seasoned immigration attorney, Alexis S. Axelrad , Partner with Barst & Mukamal LLP, for a dynamic discussion revealing the many ways in which immigration laws change...

In this episode of Inside R&E, Michael A. Pensabene, R&E Litigation Member, invites for the second time Tina Larsson, Co-Founder & CEO of The Folson Group, for a high-level discussion of some of New York City’s most substantial Local Laws introduced this year, detailing the ways in which these changes impact coop / condo owners from both a financial and legal perspective. Together Mich...

On this episode of Inside R&E, Dave Lorenzo interviews R&E’s Alex M. Estis, a Member with the firm’s Litigation Department, for a deep dive into the complexities of commercial guarantees - a pivotal area in Alex’s sophisticated commercial litigation portfolio. During their conversation, Alex explores every aspect of commercial guarantees, discussing their critical role in landlord-tenant d...

On this episode of Inside R&E, Dave Lorenzo interviews R&E’s William Byers, a Member of the Firm and seasoned transactional attorney, who demystifies the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). The CTA, enacted to combat money laundering and other illicit activities, mandates the disclosure of beneficial owners and controllers of companies. Byers expertly navigates the nuances of this NEW AND ch...

In this episode of Inside R&E, Michael A. Pensabene, an R&E litigation attorney with over two decades of experience, delves into the complexities of navigating insurance claims, particularly in the aftermath of a multitude of catastrophes across the country. Joined by Philip Maltaghati, Co-CEO of United Public Adjusters, they shed light on the crucial role that public adjusters play in ens...

In this episode of Inside R&E, Michael A. Pensabene, R&E Litigation Member, invites Tina Larsson, Co-Founder & CEO of The Folson Group, for a comprehensive discussion of the structural, financial and operational issues facing New York City condominiums and cooperatives, including their struggle to meet the evolving NYC Local Laws (such as the recently-enacted LL 97, as well as LL 152,...

In this episode of Inside R&E , Adam Lindenbaum and Harris W. Davidson , attorneys with the firm’s Litigation Department, discuss the changing legal landscape and new challenges - from the perspective of commercial building owners and landlords - surrounding the unlicensed sale of cannabis products by thousands of New York City smoke shops. Together they discuss the statutory history and the v...

In this episode of Inside R&E, Adam R. Sanders, Member in R&E’s Transactional Department, discusses the ins and outs of property management with Michael P. Feldman, Co-Founder and CEO of Choice New York Management. Together they share ways in which building management across New York has changed since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, perhaps most notably the transition of board meetings...