New York Real Estate Attorney
Real estate is an important investment. Whether you are purchasing or selling commercial or residential real estate, proper safeguards will protect your investment.
New York lawyer James J. Douglas has more than 25 years in real estate law, including work at a Manhattan firm involving complex commercial real estate transactions. From the simple residential transactions to complex commercial real estate deals, Mr. Douglas has the experience and understanding of real estate law to protect client interests.
He is adept at negotiating and reviewing contracts and managing real estate closings.
Mr. Douglas assists commercial and residential clients in obtaining financing. He also handles foreclosure defense and counseling when financial agreements are in jeopardy.
Loss of one's home to mortgage foreclosure is an unfortunate and all too frequent occurrence. Mr. Douglas takes pride in his ability to recognize a case where the foreclosure plaintiff has gone too far and to protect the rights of homeowners who have been “steam rolled” by the foreclosure process. Mr. Douglas has had success in reopening the foreclosure case after judgment, and even after sale, to enable homeowners to open or reopen negotiations with the mortgage lender and possibly effect a modification of the mortgage loan.
The firm’s real estate practice includes:
- Contract preparation and formation
- Deed and mortgage preparation
- Financing
- Reviewing title searches
- Property rights
- Environmental and government regulatory compliance
- Contract disputes
- Actions for specific performance
- Quiet title actions
- Partition actions
- Title insurance claims and disputes
- Mechanic's lien claims
- Easement disputes
- Adverse possession claims
- Foreclosure defense and counseling
James J. Douglas solves legal problems in a professional, cost-effective manner. He represents business clients throughout Long Island and the New York metropolitan area.
