Good Guy Legal(347) 263-7196New York & New Jersey
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We represent commercial landlords in rent and possession proceedings and lease enforcement. We also represent landlords and managing agents in disputes with tenants and contractors.
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Your attorney
Michael A. Gorodetsky’s practice includes high-stakes commercial landlord–tenant litigation involving unpaid rent, eviction, and lease enforcement, including complex motions and opposition to injunctions such as Yellowstone relief. He also represents landlords and managing agents in disputes with tenants and contractors, as well as clients in complex business litigation.
Representation
We bring nonpayment and holdover proceedings to recover rent, possession, or both. We prepare the notices, rent calculations, and supporting evidence, challenge unsupported defenses and counterclaims, and seek their dismissal.
We litigate disputes over additional rent, use of the premises, occupancy, and other lease obligations. We identify what the lease allows you to enforce and build the evidence for your claim.
We oppose requests to stop lease termination or enforcement, including Yellowstone applications. We address the default, challenge the tenant’s arguments, and present the grounds for denying or limiting the requested relief.
We represent landlords and managing agents in disputes concerning repairs, building services, and the use of commercial premises. We defend claims alleging lease breaches, disrepair, nuisance, and interference with tenants’ use and enjoyment of the property.
We defend landlords and managing agents against contractor suits and pursue related claims and counterclaims. We examine the contract, work performed, payment records, and alleged deficiencies to develop the litigation or settlement strategy.
We negotiate payment, compliance, surrender, and settlement terms when an agreement can serve your interests. We weigh a proposal against the likely costs, timing, and prospects of continuing litigation.
Our approach
We assess the lease, payment history, defaults, and potential counterclaims alongside your objectives and concerns. Our advice addresses the prospects of recovery or possession, litigation costs, and whether negotiated terms would better serve your interests.
We thoroughly examine the facts, documents, and applicable law, develop the strongest legal arguments supported by that analysis, and anticipate opposing claims and defenses.
We challenge unsupported demands, press for appropriate relief in court, and negotiate firmly, with the approach guided by your objectives and concerns.
We remain engaged and responsive, explain our recommendations candidly, and seek your input before significant decisions. Our guidance is tailored to your circumstances and objectives.
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Representation is billed hourly. We explain the proposed retainer and factors likely to affect costs before engagement.