New York Business and Real Estate

Trusted Garden City legal advisors

Our lawyers at Comerford & Dougherty, LLP have extensive experience handling all types of legal matters involved in doing business in the New York metropolitan area.  We represent property owners, contractors, and businesses large and small with everything from drafting agreements and enforcing contracts to appeals after a trial.

Our business and general law practice includes a wide area of situations where legal issues apply, including—

Bankruptcy Breach of agreement Buying or selling a business Closely-held corporations Collections Contracts Construction Commercial fraud Commercial leasing Commercial liability Commercial litigation Corporate boards Debtor and creditor

Directors and officers Dissolution of business Employee benefits Employment law Equipment leasing Fiduciary relationships Financing and capital acquisition Forming a business Franchise relationships Fraud Limited liability companies

Management duties and liabilities Mergers and acquisitions Non-compete agreements Partnerships Real estate transactions Restructuring Secured transactions Shares and stockholders Small businesses Start-ups Tax issues Unfair business practices

Whether you are just starting up a business or facing challenges to a mature enterprise, we can help you maximize the effectiveness of your business arrangements and limit the impact of any negative events.

Real estate transactions

Comerford & Dougherty, LLP advises and assists clients in real estate matters whether the transaction is large or small, residential or commercial.  We represent buyers and sellers through the purchase and sale process by—

Reviewing and explaining terms Drafting documents Making recommendations Ensuring deadlines are met

Executing buy and sell agreements Mediating buyer/seller disagreements

We provide advice in a variety of real estate transactions such as—

Purchase and sale of property Real estate development Title registration 1031 exchanges Commercial leasing

Planning, zoning and subdivision Representation before government entities Construction law

Commercial and business development Neighbor and boundary disputes Real estate litigation

Knowledge. Experience. Personal service. Commitment.