Real Estate

Tailored Solutions, Trusted Advice

New York Real Estate Law

Our real estate attorneys provide expert legal guidance with professionalism and integrity. We specialize in residential, cooperative, and commercial real estate transactions, ensuring our clients navigate complex property matters with confidence and ease.

Whether you’re buying, selling, leasing, or dealing with disputes, we offer tailored legal solutions to protect your interests. Our team assists with contract negotiations, title reviews, financing arrangements, landlord-tenant issues, and zoning compliance.

With a commitment to excellence, we work diligently to streamline transactions, resolve conflicts, and safeguard your investments. Trust Shim Law Group, P.C. to provide the knowledge and support needed for a smooth and successful real estate experience.

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Real Estate Services

Years of Experience in Real Estate Law, Protecting Clients’ Investments. Whether you’re buying, selling, leasing, or facing a property dispute, Shim Law Group is here to provide expert legal guidance.

Real Estate Closings

Buying or selling a property is a significant transaction that requires careful legal oversight. At Shim Law Group, we provide comprehensive real estate closing services to ensure a smooth and secure process. Our attorneys handle every detail to protect your interests and prevent legal complications.

Commercial Transactions

At Shim Law, we offer end-to-end legal support for commercial real estate transactions. Whether you're buying, selling, or financing property, our experienced lawyers are here to help you navigate complex zoning laws, perform thorough due diligence, and structure deals that align with your business goals—all while minimizing risk.

1031 Exchanges

Our team helps real estate investors take full advantage of 1031 exchanges to defer capital gains taxes. We provide strategic guidance throughout the entire process—from identifying qualifying replacement properties to managing tight deadlines and ensuring full compliance with IRS requirements—so you can close your exchange with confidence.

Lease Preparation

Shim Law prepares and reviews customized lease agreements for both residential and commercial properties. Whether you’re a landlord or a tenant, we ensure your lease is clear, enforceable, and fully aligned with your legal and business interests.

Landlord/Tenant Disputes

Conflicts between landlords and tenants can be complex and stressful. Whether you’re dealing with lease violations, eviction proceedings, unpaid rent, or property maintenance disputes.We advocate for both landlords and tenants, helping resolve disputes efficiently through negotiation.

Real Estate Litigation

When real estate disputes escalate, having experienced legal representation is essential. We work diligently to resolve conflicts through negotiation, mediation, or courtroom advocacy to achieve the best possible outcome for our clients.

Why Choose Shim Law?

Why Shim Law Group for Real Estate?

We build lasting connections with all our clients. After all, the better we know you, the more capable we are of championing your rights in and out of the courtroom..  You deserve an attorney who cares about your case as much as you care about your children. You deserve Shim Law.

Personalized Attention

We provide customized legal strategies designed to meet each client's unique immigration objectives, ensuring that your pathway to the U.S. is as smooth as possible.

Proven Success

With our extensive and varied experience, we've successfully handled a wide range of immigration matters, ensuring a high degree of expertise in this ever-changing field of law.

Client-Centered

Our dedication to clients is evident through regular communication, compassionate guidance, and a transparent fee structure, ensuring you are never in the dark about your case or costs.

Community Engagement

We are deeply committed to supporting immigrant communities. Our firm is proactive in providing educational resources and advocating for immigrant rights and awareness.

FAQ

Real Estate Frequently Answered Questions

A real estate closing is the final step in a property transaction where ownership is officially transferred from the seller to the buyer. It involves signing documents, transferring funds, and recording the deed.
A real estate attorney ensures that all legal aspects of the transaction are properly handled, including reviewing contracts, resolving title issues, and protecting your interests throughout the process.
If you are facing a landlord-tenant dispute, it’s important to review the lease agreement and understand your rights. Our attorneys can help mediate the issue or take legal action if necessary.
Real estate litigation can arise from contract disputes, title defects, boundary disagreements, construction defects, or landlord-tenant conflicts. An experienced attorney can help resolve these matters effectively.
Residential real estate transactions typically involve individual buyers and sellers, while commercial transactions involve businesses, investors, and more complex legal agreements, including leases and zoning regulations.
To avoid legal issues, it’s important to work with an experienced real estate attorney, conduct due diligence on the property, review all contracts carefully, and ensure financing is in order.
A title search is a review of public records to confirm the legal ownership of a property and identify any existing liens, claims, or title defects that could affect the transaction.

No, eviction laws require landlords to follow a legal process, including providing proper notice and obtaining a court order before forcing a tenant to vacate the property.

If a seller backs out without legal justification, the buyer may have grounds to seek damages or enforce the contract through legal action.

Zoning laws regulate how properties can be used, such as residential, commercial, or industrial purposes. If you’re planning to develop or modify a property, it’s important to ensure compliance with local zoning regulations.