Lester Bleckner & Shaw

At Lester Shaw & Levy LLP, we're breaking the mold of the traditional, compartmentalized law firm. Our broad negotiation skills and cross-specialization expertise allow us to provide effective and efficient counsel to our clients and offer invaluable insights to help them achieve their goals. We've created the full-service, "one-stop shop" real estate law firm, uniquely positioned to represent the entire lifecycle of a project, from site selection to financing, acquisitions to construction agreements, leasing to litigation and more. Our versatile team takes a comprehensive, holistic approach to legal advocacy, giving our clients a distinct advantage over others in the competitive world of real estate.

Our Areas of Practice

Our attorneys have decades of experience in virtually every aspect of the real estate industry, enabling us to be proactive and strategic when advising our clients. Our areas of practice include:

• Acquisitions / Dispositions: We help our clients navigate the complex process of buying and selling real estate, from initial due diligence to successful closing.
• Corporate / Joint Ventures: Our team advises on corporate structure, joint venture partnerships, and other business entity formations.
• Litigation / Dispute Resolution: When conflicts arise, we're experienced in handling disputes through litigation, arbitration, and mediation.
• Offering Plans: We assist clients in preparing and filing offering plans for condominium and cooperative property.
• Construction / Development: Our experts guide clients through every phase of real estate development, from site selection to project closeout.
• Finance / Capital Raises: We advise on financing structures, capital raisings, and debt/equity financing.
• Commercial Leasing: Our team represents landlords and tenants in commercial leasing transactions, negotiating lease agreements and resolving disputes.

Our Partners

At Lester Shaw & Levy LLP, we're proud of our experienced team of partners, each with decades of real estate experience. Our partners are dedicated to providing exceptional representation and guidance to our clients.

• Ian Lester: Ian is a founding partner of Lester Shaw & Levy LLP, with a focus on guiding entrepreneurs, developers, owners, investors, commercial landlords, and tenants through all phases of their real estate projects.
• Martin Shaw: Martin is a founding partner with extensive experience in all facets of real estate law, including development, acquisitions, construction, sales, financing, and litigation.
• David Levy: David advises clients on all matters related to real estate, with a particular focus on acquisitions, dispositions, commercial leasing, and related corporate matters.

News and Updates

Stay up to date with our latest projects, clients in the news, and our take on the news and legislation affecting the New York real estate landscape. Follow us for the latest updates and insights from our team of experts.

Our Philosophy

At Lester Shaw & Levy LLP, we understand the importance of building strong relationships with our clients. We take the time to understand their business, goals, and objectives, providing comprehensive guidance and counsel on commercial real estate transactions.

Get in Touch

For more information or to schedule a consultation, please contact us at:

Lester Shaw & Levy LLP

45 Main Street, Suite 322

Brooklyn, New York 11201

Phone: (212) 279-4490

Email: info@lestershawlevy.com