Real Estate

The firm is composed of a group of talented, highly experienced and educated attorneys who bring forth a determined and client committed approach incorporating winning strategies in the transactional real estate arena. This approach helps promote successful resolutions to the firm’s most complex and challenging legal matters. The firm’s principal areas of practice include residential real estate transactions, commercial real estate transactions, bank/lender representation, corporate formation, corporate structuring and negotiation. The firm’s partners have a combined 65 years of experience and have closed tens of thousands of transactions over the years.

The firm focuses its practice in the forum of residential and commercial real estate transactions which in addition to residential and commercial closings, includes the following practice areas: secured and unsecured lending, lease review and preparation of commercial and residential leases, preparation and negotiation of joint development agreements, all aspects of residential and commercial due diligence, representation of developers in the preparation of condominium offering plans and related closings, and cooperative and condominium board representation. In addition, the firm’s lender representation practice includes the representation of banks, savings and loan associations, institutional lenders and borrowers in all formats of commercial and residential lending, loan restructuring and financing. The firm’s current clients in this practice area include Citibank, Wells Fargo Bank, Citizens Bank, Loan Depot, USAlliance, Bank of America, Chase, Emerald Creek Capital, Guaranteed Rate, US Bank, PNC, Flagstar Bank, Webster Bank, Cross Country Mortgage, HSBC, TD Bank, and Peapack Gladstone Bank.

The firm’s client base is composed of an impressive and varied group of companies, celebrities, athletes, individuals and associations engaged in fields involving professional sports associations, investment and mortgage banking, hedge funds, commercial banking, metropolitan construction projects, major metropolitan restaurants, real estate development and real estate investment companies.

The firm has reached a level of success based upon the incorporation of an aggressive and demanding style and approach to successfully resolving its clients’ most unique and challenging legal matters. The firm’s formula of pairing highly experienced attorneys who possess excellent academic credentials and diversified backgrounds has resulted in exceptional results for its clients across the spectrum. At Schwartz Levine Pinkas Stark PLLC, we share a unique philosophy and value set based upon the highest standards of performance of the ultimate service to the firm’s clients.

Trusts and Estates

The firm’s Trusts and Estates practice group is dedicated to providing comprehensive legal solutions for individuals and families in managing, preserving, and transferring wealth. We understand that navigating the complexities of estate planning and administration requires both expertise and sensitivity, and our seasoned attorneys are committed to delivering personalized service tailored to each client’s unique needs and goals.

Estate Planning: We assist clients in crafting bespoke estate plans that reflect their wishes and provide for their loved ones. Our services include drafting wills, creating trusts (revocable, irrevocable, charitable, etc.), and establishing powers of attorney and advance health care directives. We focus on strategies to minimize estate taxes, protect assets, and ensure a smooth transition of wealth.

Trust Administration: Our team provides guidance to trustees in managing and administering trusts according to the terms set forth in the trust documents. We handle a wide range of responsibilities including trust accounting, distribution planning, and compliance with fiduciary duties, all while addressing any issues that arise in the administration process.

Estate Administration and Probate: We support executors and administrators through the probate process, helping to manage and settle estates in accordance with the law. Our services cover probate court filings, asset identification and valuation, creditor claims, tax filings, and the distribution of assets to beneficiaries.

The firm’s Trusts and Estates practice group combines legal acumen with a deep understanding of our clients' personal and family dynamics. We are dedicated to providing empathetic, strategic advice that ensures peace of mind, and the fulfillment of our clients’ wishes.