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Becker Prevails in Queens Waterfront Property Case

05.04.2022
Glenn H. SpiegelSamantha A. Lesser

After an eight-day trial, Becker Shareholder Glenn Spiegel, along with attorney Samantha Lesser, prevailed in a litigation over who owned certain waterfront property in Queens, New York. In the case, Gentile v. Spadaro (23982/09), the plaintiffs claimed that the defendants entered into an oral agreement to sell the property and […]

Areas of Focus: Real Estate, Real Estate Disputes, Commercial Leasing, Business Litigation

Can You Lose Your Escrow Deposit Because Your Buyer’s Agent or Lender is Not Diligent?

06.20.2019

In 2017, the Florida Bar and Florida Realtors made significant changes to the “As-Is” Residential Contract for Purchase and Sale and the FAR/BAR Standard Contract. One of the biggest and more controversial of the changes was the replacement of the phrase “loan commitment” with “loan approval,” and the duties such […]

Areas of Focus: Real Estate, Real Estate Acquisitions and Sales