We have an active condemnation practice and have represented several governmental entities in major condemnation matters. This work includes advice and representation in connection with governmental projects and proceedings, community and government relations, relocation of tenants, advice on litigation strategy and active prosecution of litigation.
We successfully defended New York State’s Eminent Domain Procedure Law against a constitutional challenge in federal court that sought to block a major development project along the FDR Drive between East 116th and East 119th Streets. We also negotiated a net lease of the development site and helped coordinate financing for the project
We represented a governmental agency in winning three significant lawsuits challenging development of the new headquarters site for The New York Times in Times Square.
We handled the first condemnation related to the post-9/11 redevelopment of the World Trade Center site.
We represented a governmental agency in connection with a major real estate development project on 42nd Street involving Bank of America and The Durst Organization.