American College of Mortgage Attorneys
American College of Real Estate Lawyers
Chambers and Partners
Martindale-Hubbell “AV” Preeminent rating

Prominent New York City Real Estate Lawyer

Adam Leitman Bailey is one of two attorneys from a law firm with less than 30 attorneys that has been ranked in Chambers & Partners, honored with a Martindale-Hubbell ''AV'' Preeminent rating, a Best Lawyers ranking for himself and his law firm, selected by Super Lawyers as one of New York's ''Top 100'' attorneys, a list that included only five real estate law firms' attorneys and selected among America's Top 100 Bet-The-Company Litigators.

Chambers & Partners hailed Adam Leitman Bailey as a ''tenacious and confident litigator who is quick-witted in court and respected by the judges,'' noting that Bailey is ''an extraordinary practitioner who gets great results'' and quoting a client on Adam Leitman Bailey's ''ability to anticipate things before they happen.'' ''Clients praise his 'judgment and knowledge of the field,' adding: 'Adam is the person for any sticky situation because he has seen and done everything. He is strategic about litigation.''' ''He has been hired to litigate extremely high-profile cases…sources are highly impressed by his courtroom presence.'' ''You feel like you have a zealous advocate out there working for you, and you never worry about things when they are in his hands.''

A New York State Judge wrote that Adam Leitman Bailey ''was the best trial lawyer I saw in my nine years as a Judge in New York City.'' A New York State Judge, Kings County, stated that he had known Bailey for fifteen years and ''that he is a brilliant lawyer and innovative who always worked zealously on behalf of his clients.'' The Commercial Observer named him as one of New York's Most Powerful Real Estate Attorneys. Real Estate Weekly recognized him as ''one of the most respected commercial real estate attorneys in not only New York City, but arguably the country.''

Mr. Bailey has successfully defended a number of leading title companies and lenders in the nation and prevailed in numerous trials and settlements involving commercial and residential building owners, tenants, real estate developers, real estate brokerages, insurance companies and cooperative and condominium boards. In addition, Adam Leitman Bailey has favorably represented a number of tenant and homeowner associations as well as commercial and residential tenants, garnering millions of dollars in compensation and rent abatements for these associations and individuals. For clients facing landlords who leave buildings in disrepair, Mr. Bailey has an unusually successful track record of getting those residential towers, apartments, and stores repaired and all services restored.

His success as cooperative and condominium general counsel earned Mr. Bailey recognition in ''Who's Who in Real Estate'' by Habitat Magazine. Adam Leitman Bailey authored his first book, titled Finding the Uncommon Deal: A Top New York Lawyer Explains How to Buy a Home for the Lowest Possible Price (Wiley, 2011) and most recently became an author and Co-Editor in Chief of Real Estate Titles, The Practice of Real Estate Law in New York. Mr. Bailey has also been elected a Fellow of the American College of Real Estate Lawyers (ACREL), where he serves on the Insurance and Title Insurance committees, and is a former member of the American College of Mortgage Attorneys (ACMA).

Contact Adam Leitman Bailey for a consultation at (212) 825-0365.

Client Reviews

"Adam Leitman Bailey and his firm are inspirational. The firm offers fantastic exposure to numerous facets of NYC real estate. The team of attorneys are always willing to help with any issue that arises, or teach you anything regarding real estate and all that it encompasses. The opportunities are unlimited. Through Adam I have learned invaluable skills that I will carry with me throughout my life" Nina Luppino
"Adam Leitman Bailey and his team were extremely professional, knowledgeable and responsive. I am very pleased with the results and highly recommend this firm for anything related to real estate law." Scott Cook
"Adam Leitman Bailey proved that he was the most efficient pitbull and a great negotiator. Adam Leitman Bailey's attorneys are very creative and strategic in their thinking. Very happy I chose this firm and would highly recommend to anyone that is in need of an experienced and successful real estate law firm." Jarrett Worst

Meet the Attorney

Adam Leitman Bailey appeared on CNN to discuss the 222 page fraud lawsuit filed by Attorney General Leticia James against the former President. Despite beating Donald Trump in a lawsuit filed in 2011, he believes that the AG will have a very difficult prevailing and why.

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