New York COOP CONDO and Real Estate Law
Michael Auerbach is a New York real estate attorney specializing in residential and commercial transactions throughout New York City, Long Island, and the surrounding counties. He represents buyers, sellers, and investors in the purchase and sale of homes, cooperatives, condominiums, mixed-use buildings, and commercial properties. Michael also advises clients on lease negotiations, contract drafting, title issues, and financing matters, ensuring seamless transactions from contract to closing.
In addition to his transactional practice, Michael brings extensive experience in real estate litigation, successfully handling disputes involving contract enforcement, partnership and LLC member conflicts, lease defaults, and property-related claims. His background in litigation gives him a strategic edge in protecting clients' interests during negotiations and closings.
Before founding his own practice, Michael was an associate at national law firms, representing financial institutions in matters related to title disputes, lender liability, foreclosure defense, and regulatory compliance.
Michael earned his J.D. from New York Law School with a concentration in real estate and administrative law, where he was a Public Service Scholar and a research associate at the Center for New York City Law. Prior to private practice, he served as Assistant General Counsel for Single Stop USA, a national nonprofit focused on social services access through technology and education.
He holds a dual B.B.A. in International Business and Sports Management from The George Washington University.