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Manhattan Real Estate Law Firm | The Law Offices of Steven R. Sutton

Manhattan Real Estate Law Firm

The Law Office of Steven R. Sutton is a premier Manhattan real estate law firm. For over 25 years, we have worked hard to build our reputation for excellence in the practice of law. We have assisted thousands of clients with residential and commercial real estate disputes, helping them create solutions that really work for them—taking into account individual circumstances, finances, and objectives.

Lawyer Known for High Legal and Ethical Standards in Real Estate Litigation


We provide quality legal representation that settles real estate disputes. Attorney Steven R. Sutton is a former law assistant to the Justices of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Second Judicial Department, and is an active litigator in the federal and state courts of New York. He adheres to only the highest legal and ethical standards in the practice of real estate litigation, helping residential and commercial clients including property owners, landlords, tenants, mortgagors, and business owners to create success.

Our law firm handles a wide range of real estate litigation matters:

  • Breach of contract
  • Misrepresentation or fraud
  • Disputes regarding real estate purchase agreements
  • Disputes regarding commercial leases and their provisions
  • Disputes regarding the retention of a down payment
  • Disputes regarding “time is of the essence” clauses
  • Disputes regarding broker’s commissions and indemnification
  • Actions for specific performance
  • Preliminary injunctions
  • Quiet title actions
  • Disputes regarding easements, boundary, and property line
  • Foreclosure and mortgage disputes
  • Disputes relating to condo conversion
  • Eminent Domain

Real estate Matters are Unique

People who never thought that they would be involved in real estate litigation are often drawn into it. Real estate litigation can occur when a neighbor disputes a boundary line, or easement, or when a contract to purchase or sell commercial or residential real estate is breached in some manner. Working with attorney Steven R. Sutton can be the best way to resolve real estate conflicts in a cost-effective and efficient manner.
Twenty-five years ago we set our standards high.

Today, we continue to meet and exceed those standards for our clients. We represent our clients with the pride, efficiency, effectiveness, and dedication that our clients and the New York City legal community demand.

Whether you are buying your primary residence in one of the Five Boroughs, or a second home in Manhattan or elsewhere in New York City, we can help to ensure that your real estate transaction goes through smoothly, quickly, and efficiently, while protecting your legal interests.

Residential Real Estate Services Include:

  • Purchase and sale of co-ops, condos, or 1-4 family homes
  • Refinance Transactions
  • Real estate closings
  • Real estate contract disputes
  • Mortgage lending referrals
  • Mortgage bank representation
  • Internet bank representation

New York Commercial Real Estate Attorney

Whether you are a real estate developer contemplating converting business space into business condominiums or speculating on the New York real estate market, we can assist you with the complexities of New York real estate law and with ensuring that your interests are properly protected in a commercial real estate purchase or sale agreement.

We assist clients in negotiating, reviewing, and drafting complex commercial real estate contracts, including commercial leases; or if necessary, litigating real estate disputes that may erupt. Call us today and discover how our experience can benefit you in your commercial real estate transaction.

Commercial Real Estate Services Include:

  • Purchase and sale of commercial buildings
  • Condo conversion litigation
  • Commercial lease agreements - drafting or review
  • Landlord tenant lease negotiations
  • Real estate litigation—trials and appeals
  • Commercial evictions
  • Yellowstone injunctions
  • Preliminary injunctions
  • Bank/lender representation
  • Commercial Rent Abatements

Contact the Law Offices of Steven R. Sutton if you are in need of a Manhattan real estate law firm. We are eager to provide quality real estate legal representation, and we promise you excellence, hard work, and commitment to your needs—at an affordable cost.