I am pleased to announce that on August 1, 2010, I will establish my own law practice, Joshua Stein PLLC, limited to commercial real estate law. I will continue to represent clients in most areas of commercial real estate law, including loan enforcement, workout, resolution, origination, and modification; ground leases; space leases and subleases; acquisitions and sales; joint ventures; hotel transactions; and development.
I have also always enjoyed working on special projects for other attorneys, sometimes in the nature of consulting and often based on issues I have explored in my books, articles, and speaking. In my new practice, I will welcome more assignments of this type, such as:
· Expert witness engagements, including related consultation;
· Acting as a neutral third party for dispute resolution, either informally or through the American Arbitration Association, which recently added me to its roster of neutrals;
· Ground lease review (particularly for financeability issues) and repair;
· Strategizing and framing issues and arguments for appellate and other litigation;
· Receivership and similar assignments (my name appears on the Part 36 list);
· Local counsel work for California and New York, including issuing opinions; and
· Providing another pair of experienced eyes to help deal with problems and issues.
Please keep me in mind not only for special assignments like these, but also for referrals for any other commercial real estate matter. Please rest assured that every referral will be handled professionally and in a way intended to return an appreciative client back to you.
I have leased my own space on East 54th Street and have installed technology so I can deliver service that meets the highest standards of the profession. I have a couple of extra offices, which I plan to fill quickly, so I'd be happy to receive resumes from potential attorneys, paralegals, or other staff members.
As I undertake this adventure, in addition to continuing to write and speak, I may offer formal fee-based accredited CLE programs on commercial real estate law and practice for law firms and law departments. If you might be interested in such a program, please let me know. If I see a reasonable level of interest, I will explore this idea. If not, I am sure I will find other things to do.
I invite you to visit my website, www.joshuastein.com , for more information on my practice and to view some of my articles and completed matters. I will soon add a blog with thoughts on commercial real estate, financial markets, and other topics. You can sign up on my website to receive updates.
In the meantime, I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you for your friendship and support over the years.
Joshua Stein
JOSHUA STEIN PLLC
59 East 54th Street, Suite 22
New York, NY 10022
(212) 688-3300
joshua@joshuastein.com
www.joshuastein.com