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Top Rated Law Firm

20+ years of Experience

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history of Kellner Herlihy Getty & Friedman, LLP

Founded in Manhattan

Park Avenue office opened, focusing on Commercial Litigation, Real Estate and Landlord-Tenant Litigation

2005
Practice Expansion

The firm expanded its Commercial Litigation practice to develop a robust Global Fraud and Asset Recovery Practice

2007
High Profile Judgment

KHGF won a $264 million judgment in a case where French interests alleged loan funds were fraudulently diverted offshore

2010
FraudNet Membership

Founding partner Douglas A. Kellner (KHGF) joins FraudNet, a global network aiding fraud victims

2012
NY Chambers Spotlight

KHGF selected for the Chambers Regional Spotlight

2024

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Do you work globally?

We have a network of international lawyers on every continent. At Kellner Herlihy Getty & Friedman, LLP, your trusted legal advisors in New York City, we are dedicated to addressing the diverse needs of businesses, individuals, and communities. With over 20 years of collaborative experience, our partners and skilled associates offer expert representation across a wide range of practice areas, including commercial litigation, real estate, landlord-tenant law, and more. Our sophisticated team not only delivers exceptional results locally but also caters to international clients with fluency in multiple languages.

Commercial Litigation

Our commercial litigation practice encompasses a broad range of areas, including commercial contract disputes, injunctive relief, and Yellowstone actions. We handle declaratory judgment actions, ejectment actions, brokerage disputes, and partnership and corporate disputes, as well as corporate dissolutions. Our expertise extends to both residential and commercial landlord-tenant disputes, complex rent regulation litigation, rent strike litigation, and HP (Housing Part) actions. We are also adept in loft law disputes, cooperative shareholder disputes, cooperative and condominium litigation, foreclosures, and bankruptcy matters. Our attorneys meticulously analyze each case, craft strategic plans, and represent clients before state and federal courts, administrative agencies, and in arbitration and mediation proceedings.

Real Estate
 

Real estate transactions are a cornerstone of our practice at Kellner Herlihy Getty & Friedman, LLP. Our attorneys guide clients through a wide array of property dealings, including residential houses, cooperative apartments, condominiums, multi-unit dwellings, professional offices, commercial and industrial properties, and vacant land. We expertly draft, review, and negotiate contracts for property sales, and handle commercial, professional, and residential leases and subleases. Additionally, we assist with acquisitions and sales, air and development rights transfers, construction contracts, architect's agreements, financing, license agreements, workouts, and 1031 exchanges. Whether you're buying, selling, or leasing, our team ensures your transactions are managed with precision and expertise.

Landlord-Tenant Law

The firm has extensive experience litigating landlord-tenant cases across various forums, including Civil Court, Supreme Court, and New York's appellate courts. We also represent clients before key regulatory agencies such as the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal, the New York State Division of Human Rights, and the New York City Commission on Human Rights. Additionally, we handle matters with the Attorney General's Charities Bureau, the New York City Landmarks Commission, the New York City Loft Board, the Department of Housing Preservation and Development, and local community boards. Our meticulous efforts in gathering evidence, building strong cases, and articulating claims in detail consistently lead to more timely and favorable outcomes for our clients.

Top-Rated NYC Law Firm

Kellner Herlihy Getty & Friedman, LLP is a New York City law firm devoted to serving the needs of businesses, individuals and communities throughout the area.  The firm’s partners have been practicing together for more than 20 years.  The firm’s talented associates have many unique skills, allowing the firm’s practice to grow, prosper and evolve in tandem with clients’ needs and goals.

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