Harvey I. Krasner, partner and chair of the real estate department, and Danielle Buckhardt, counsel, recently represented the buyer of 123 Lafayette Street, a 5-story mixed use building in SoHo, in a complex transaction.

Harvey I. Krasner, partner and chair of the real estate department, and Danielle Buckhardt, counsel, recently represented the buyer of 40 Thompson Street for $23.1 million.

Crain's New York Business announces Warshaw Burstein helped client in the purchase of 40 Thompson Street, a 7-story SoHo building with a French restaurant on the ground floor.

Owners of residential buildings in New York City must annually file Multiple Dwelling Registrations (“MDRs”) with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (“HPD”) by September 1^st.

Warshaw Burstein, LLP is pleased to announce Jorge Campos has joined the firm as partner in the Corporate and Securities Group.

Warshaw Burstein LLP is proud to announce that its client, BlackStar Orbital, has successfully closed a $1 million credit investment from Leonid Capital Partners, a firm known for supporting dual-use and national security-aligned startups across the United States.

Warshaw Burstein’s Bruce H. Wiener and Slava Hazin teamed up with Lauren De Lotto of De Lotto PLLC to achieve a major victory for their client. 

Since the firm's announcement that Samuel R. Marchese has joined the firm as a partner in the Real Estate Group, Crain's New York, in "People on the Move" and Law360 in "Real Estate Lawyers on the Move" have reported on the news.

Partner and chair of the Real Estate Law Group, Harvey I. Krasner, was recently featured in a round-up of real estate leaders in The Real Deal's "Daily Dirt" newsletter. 

Owners of rent-regulated apartments must file annual registrations with the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal (“DHCR”) by July 31, 2025. 

On June 30, 2025, the New York City Rent Guidelines Board (“RGB”) passed Apartment and Loft Order No. 57, setting rent adjustment guidelines for rent-stabilized apartments for the upcoming leasing cycle.

New York – June 2025 Warshaw Burstein, LLP is pleased to announce Samuel R. Marchese has joined the firm as a partner in the Real Estate Group.

Please join us in welcoming our 2025 summer interns to the firm.

Trusts and Estates Partner, Jacqueline Bevilaqua, was recently featured on a panel sponsored by the Plaza Jewish Community Chapel.

Our partner, Leron Thumim, and his wife, Karen, will be honored with "Congregation Ohr Torah’s Young Leadership Award" on May 6, recognizing their dedication to their community, both at Congregation Ohr Torah and in West Orange, New Jersey.

New York – April 10, 2025 – Sarah A. Steckler, partner in the Trusts and Estates Group, worked with Scott Nussbaum, Deputy Chairman, Senior International Specialist of Phillips, John Charles Thomas of Stout Thomas & Johnson, and David Stark, Executor of the Estate of Alfred Leslie, to facilitate the acquisition of several of the late artist’s works by The Butler Institute of American Art in Youngstown, Ohio.

Jacqueline Bevilaqua, partner in the Trusts and Estates Group, joined WealthManagement.com Senior Editor David Lenok for the publication's popular "Celebrity Estates: Wills of the Rich and Famous" podcast to discuss the tragic and unexpected circumstances of actor Gene Hackman’s final days, exploring pressing questions about elder care, cognitive decline and how to safeguard clients against unforeseen complications.

James Anthony Wolff, counsel and Chair of the Emerging Technologies Law Group, authored an article entitled "The Rise of AI Litigation: How Emerging Tech Companies Can Safeguard Their IP and Liability Exposure" in the New York Law Journal, which was published March 24, 2025.

New York – March 2025 – Alexis L. Cirel, a Founding Partner of the Fertility Law Group at Warshaw Burstein, LLP, in New York, who is also admitted to practice in Michigan, made the following statement on the State of Fertility Law to mark Surrogacy Awareness Month, and Michigan's new Family Protection Act, that will take effect on April 1, 2025.

The annual Super Lawyers list recognizes the top five percent of lawyers in New York for their professional achievements. Lawyers are selected through a process that includes independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations.

Partner in the Trusts and Estates and Elder Law groups, Sarah A. Steckler was interviewed for an article for Super Lawyers that discusses the legal help available for veterans accessing benefits. 

We are proud to share that Alexis Cirel recently participated as a guest panelist in the February Family Law Webinar alongside host Liisa Speaker and attorney Melissa Neckers. They provided valuable insights on Embryo Litigation in the context of divorce proceedings.

New York – February 2025 – Warshaw Burstein, LLP, a full-service law firm in New York City, today announced that Harvey I. Krasner, Partner and Chair of the real estate department, and Allison Simmons Prouty, Of Counsel in the real estate department, recently represented the ownership of The Rockaway Hotel in a mortgage refinancing.

James Wolff, Counsel & Chair, Emerging Technologies Law Group, was a panelist at the celebration of 100 Years of Aviation Law at the New York City Bar Association, where he discussed strategies for structuring public-private financing in advanced air mobility — a key factor for industry growth and infrastructure development.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that the initial registration period for the fiscal year 2026 H-1B cap will open at 12 p.m. ET on March 7, 2025, and will extend to 12 p.m. ET on March 24, 2025.

We are closely tracking the changes in U.S. Immigration Law and Policy being sought by the new Administration.

Alexis L. Cirel, partner in the Matrimonial and Family Law Group and Co-Founder of the Fertility Law Group, was quoted extensively in pregantish's annual Fertility Report, "The Future Of Fertility: Access, Equity, AI And Innovation."

New York – January 2025 -- Warshaw Burstein, a full-service law firm in New York City, today announced that Alexis L. Cirel, partner in the Matrimonial and Family Law Group and Co-Founder of the Fertility Law Group, has been admitted to the State Bar of Michigan, expanding the firm’s presence into Michigan.

David Jacobson, practice leader in the Immigration and Nationality Law Group, attended a reception at his undergraduate alma mater, the State University of New York, Albany, to speak with undergraduates interested in attending law school and pursuing other careers in law.

Warshaw Burstein is proud to announce that our attorney, James Wolff, recently spoke at Revolution.Aero San Francisco 2024, a premier event focused on the future of aviation and advanced air mobility (AAM).

A federal judge in Texas issued a preliminary injunction on December 3, that suspends Treasury’s enforcement of the new reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act.

Warshaw Burstein, LLP, a full-service law firm in midtown Manhattan, was recognized by Chambers, Best Lawyers and Super Lawyers during 2024.

Alexis Cirel, a founding partner and chair of the Fertility Law Group, has been published in the Fertility and Sterility Journal of Medicine together with coauthor and colleague, Brian Levine, M.D., M.S., of the Colorado Center for Reproductive Medicine New York, and
others.

Partner Alexis Cirel has been on the move representing Warshaw Burstein’s Fertility Law Group at prominent events across the country, engaging with leaders in family law, surrogacy, and fertility.

Eric Wrubel, partner, chair of the Matrimonial Law Group and co-founder of the Fertility Law Group, will discuss evolving issues in the definition of a parent in New York with a panel of attorneys at the New York State Bar Association's Family Law Section Annual Meeting in New York on January 16, 2025.

On October 21, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Examinations (“DOE”) announced its examination priorities for 2025 (“2025 Examination Priorities”) (available here).

​Partner Alexis Cirel attended the RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association Night of Hope Gala, celebrating those making a difference in the fertility and family-building community. 

New York – November 12, 2024 -- Warshaw Burstein, LLP has been recognized in the Chambers New York Spotlight Guide for 2025 for its Real Estate and Trusts & Estates practice areas.

New York – November 7, 2024 -- Warshaw Burstein has been recognized as a 2025 Best Law Firm, Metropolitan Tier 1 in New York City in Family Law, by Best Lawyers in America.® 

Partner Alexis Cirel proudly represented Warshaw Burstein’s Fertility Law Group at the Baby Quest Foundation Meet & Greet.

Eighteen Warshaw Burstein lawyers have been named 2024 Super Lawyers in their respective practice areas in the New York Metro area.

James A. Wolff, Counsel and Chair of the Emerging Technologies Law Group, recently joined representatives from Continuum, The Female Funders Club (FFC), and Crypto Mondays LA on the main stage for LA Tech Week's kick-off street party.

Individuals and families owning assets in excess of $7 million are well served to revisit their estate and gifting plans in preparation for a reduction in the federal exemption occurring on January 1, 2026. In a recent article, Warshaw Burstein Partner Peter Lese outlines exemptions under the current law and advises working with an estate planning team to maximize tax savings opportunities.

Warshaw Burstein, LLP announced that the firm recently hosted the first of a series of meetings as part of the “Aspiring Fellows” mentorship program for the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers New York chapter.