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Cozen O’Connor is strategically located in two New York offices: Midtown, in the city’s commercial business district and Downtown, in the heart of the city’s financial district. Our dual offices offer our clients easy access to our attorneys in the firm’s full breadth of practice areas.
The New York Midtown attorneys provide a full range of services including real estate, land use, structured finance, workouts, infrastructure, corporate securities, mergers and acquisitions, venture capital, communications, intellectual property, government relations, commercial litigation, labor and employment and private client services. Our business attorneys have represented a variety of clients (ranging from national and international financial institutions and corporations to individual entrepreneurs) in an array of corporate, real estate and finance transactions, and our litigators regularly appear in state and federal courts in complex cases throughout the United States.
In our New York Downtown office, our attorneys handle matters involving commercial litigation, real estate litigation, insurance coverage litigation, insurance regulation, domestic and international insurance services, and the defense of products liability, toxic tort and constructions claims. They also regularly represent clients in admiralty, reinsurance and professional liability matters and have tried cases in both state and federal courts. Lawyers in this office also handle asset-based lending, including ship and aircraft finance, and equipment leasing.
April 24, 2018
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April 05, 2018
David Reichenberg has represented U.S. tech leaders, including Google, Netflix, and Twitter
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February 15, 2018
Cozen O’Connor is pleased to announce Michael C. Schmidt has been appointed to serve as Office Managing Partner for the firm’s New York Midtown office. MORE
February 15, 2018
Cozen O’Connor’s Miami and Midtown Manhattan offices have new leaders, while the former managing partner in Miami has been elevated to a firmwide strategic role. MORE
January 22, 2018
Marc Selden Brings to the Firm a Solid Track Record in Asset Protection Planning
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January 16, 2018
Cozen O’Connor member Kenneth Fisher has been selected by City & State New York as a 2018 recipient of the publication’s annual 50 Over Fifty Awards: The Age Disruptors. MORE
January 02, 2018
Ken Fisher, a member of Cozen O’Connor’s Business Law Department, discusses the anticipated election of Corey Johnson as New York City Council Speaker in City&State New York. MORE
November 28, 2017
Bloor’s Background Ranges from Complex Commercial Disputes to Matters Involving Improper Payments to Foreign Government Officials
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November 27, 2017
The national real estate practice at Cozen O’Connor represented Greenpoint Manufacturing and Design Center Local Development Corporation (GMDC) in the acquisition, development, and financing of an Ozone Park manufacturing facility in Queens, New York. The cost of the acquisition and development of the project is an estimated $40 million. MORE
November 09, 2017
Leni Cummins, a member of Cozen O’Connor’s Real Estate Practice Group, discusses what information cooperative and condominium boards are required to provide to shareholders and unit owners in The Cooperator New York. MORE
November 07, 2017
Ken Fisher, a member of Cozen O’Connor’s Business Law Practice Group, discusses Bill de Blasio’s predicted second-term win as New York City’s Mayor, in the Commercial Observer. MORE
November 01, 2017
Ken Fisher, a member of Cozen O’Connor’s Business Law Department, discussed the importance of choosing a strong Speaker of New York City Council, after the contenders made their cases at a Crain’s forum. MORE
October 19, 2017
Super Lawyers has named 12 attorneys at Cozen O’Connor to its 2017 lists of top practitioners in the New York metro area. Six were recognized as Super Lawyers and six were named “Rising Stars,” a list that recognizes attorneys under the age of 40. MORE
October 11, 2017
Adam Schlatner discusses the legal grounds to suspend or fire NFL players that are participating in the country-wide protests during the National Anthem. Players have been kneeling or raising their fists, rather than standing, during the anthem to protest the police brutality issues in the country. MORE
September 07, 2017
Bomrind is part of an overall expansion of the firm’s Corporate Practice in New York City.
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August 23, 2017
Lawyers were selected for inclusion in the 2018 edition based on a rigorous peer-review that has been developed and defined for more than 30 years. MORE
August 17, 2017
Ken Fisher, a member of Cozen O’Connor’s Business Law Department, discusses the new zoning plan in Manhattan’s Great East Midtown district in a Q&A in the Commercial Property Executive. MORE
August 02, 2017
Geoffrey D. Ferrer, vice chair of Cozen O’Connor’s Transportation & Trade Practice Group and Office Managing Partner of the New York Downtown Office, has been sworn in as a member of the Republic of the Marshall Islands bar becoming one of only 54 admitted and active Marshall Islands attorneys. MORE
July 31, 2017
Ken Fisher, a member of Cozen O’Connor’s Business Law Department, discusses the advantages of obtaining a law degree for policymakers and others in public service in City & State New York. MORE
June 28, 2017
Bruce Maffeo, a member of Cozen O’Connor’s Criminal Defense & Internal Investigations Practice, comments on that charges the International Brotherhood of Teamsters dropped against his client William C. Smith, III. MORE
May 04, 2017
The national real estate practice of Cozen O'Connor represented Independence Realty Operating Partnership, LP and Independence Realty Trust, Inc. in the consummation of a new $300 million unsecured credit facility. MORE
April 03, 2017
The management committee is pleased to welcome a particularly qualified group to membership, composed of outstanding attorneys who have demonstrated remarkable professionalism, leadership, dedication, and loyalty to the firm and the legal community at large. MORE
March 29, 2017
Ken Fisher, a member of Cozen O’Connor’s Business Law Department, discusses his client’s development plans in New York City’s East Village on New York One News. MORE
March 01, 2017
Ken Fisher discusses the estimated $1 trillion worth of infrastructure that is a Trump administration priority in The Real Deal. MORE
February 28, 2017
Leni Cummins discusses the rules and regulations related to disclosure for condominium and cooperative unit sales in The Cooperator. MORE
January 30, 2017
Rogelio J. Carrasquillo Adds International Transactional Experience with Significant
EB-5 Immigrant Investor Financing MORE
January 19, 2017
Leni Cummins, a member of Cozen O’Connor’s Real Estate Practice Group, discusses the process of replacing co-op board members and presidents in The Cooperator. MORE
January 16, 2017
Ken Fisher discusses his client’s efforts to develop a former elementary school in New York City’s East Village into private dorms in a WCBS TV interview. MORE
January 11, 2017
Ken Fisher discusses his client’s plan to develop a former New York City elementary school into private Adelphi University dorms in Crain’s New York Business. MORE
January 01, 2017
Ken Fisher discusses the slow growth of infrastructure in emerging New York City neighborhoods in The Real Deal. MORE
December 30, 2016
Ken Fisher discusses a taxpayer-funded video released by New York Mayor Bill de Blasio’s office in New York Daily News. MORE
December 12, 2016
Leni Cummins discusses condo and co-op buildings’ increased use of video surveillance in The Cooperator. MORE
November 15, 2016
Ken Fisher will be recognized among the Brooklyn Power 50 by City & State at the Borough 50 Series. MORE
September 22, 2016
Ken Fisher, a member of Cozen O'Connor's Business Law Department, was among the 2016 honorees at City & State Report’s CSR Awards on September 22, 2016. MORE
September 10, 2016
Leni Cummins, a member of Cozen O'Connor's Real Estate Practice Group, discusses building exterior inspection regulations in The New York Times. MORE
August 15, 2016
Sixty-two Cozen O’Connor lawyers from 13 of the firm’s national offices have been selected for inclusion in the 2017 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. MORE
August 13, 2016
Ken Fisher addressed the public’s concern surrounding a new refuge center in Williamsburg, NY, at a local community meeting. MORE
July 25, 2016
Cozen O’Connor is pleased to announce that John Ho has joined the firm’s Labor and Employment Department and will be located in the New York office. Mr. Ho will be a Member at the firm and joins Cozen O’Connor from Bond, Schoeneck and King. MORE
July 05, 2016
Ken Fisher discusses how Hillary Clinton can move on after the FBI's email probe decision with CBS2 New York. MORE
June 27, 2016
The addition continues the firm’s growth in South Florida and California and brings substantial intellectual property strength in areas such as patent procurement, opinion work, and patent litigation in both federal courts and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, trademark procurement and litigation, non-compete litigation, information technology law, trade secrets, copyrights and business litigation. MORE
June 02, 2016
The transaction will boost the expansion of Cozen O'Connor’s Intellectual Property Department and continue the firm’s growth in South Florida and California. MORE
May 25, 2016
Ed Weisz discusses the legal issues surrounding knockoff and illegal goods in Women's Wear Daily. MORE
April 25, 2016
Leni Cummins discusses a new U.S. Treasury Department regulation in Habitat Magazine. MORE
April 21, 2016
Leni Cummins discusses a significant victory for the Manhattan Modern 23 condominium board in the Commercial Observer. MORE
April 13, 2016
Ken Fisher discusses the history of New York primary elections on CNN. MORE
April 01, 2016
Leni Cummins addresses a cooperative shareholder's concerns about his board's new policies in The Cooperator. MORE
March 15, 2016
Ken Fisher discusses a compromise crafted by New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and New York City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito on housing proposals. MORE
February 22, 2016
Benjamin Suckewer and Daniel Levin recently closed an $80 million land and construction loan for a Brooklyn residential project. MORE
February 20, 2016
Leni Cummins discusses the allocation of common expenses in cooperatives in The New York Times and Habitat. MORE
February 13, 2016
Leni Cummins, member of Cozen O'Connor's Real Estate practice group, discusses building maintenance responsibilities in The New York Times. MORE
January 19, 2016
Leni Cummins, member of Cozen O'Connor's Real Estate practice group, discusses drone usage by condominiums and cooperatives in The Cooperator. MORE
January 18, 2016
Ken Fisher discusses New York City's ongoing struggle to agree on a prevailing wage requirement in an Engineering News Record article. MORE
October 20, 2015
Ken Fisher is quoted in CityLand discussing the Landmarks Preservation Commission hearing on designating New York City's Greenwood Cemetery and Fairway Apartments as landmarks. MORE
October 13, 2015
Ken Fisher is quoted in Brooklyn Daily on the proposal to landmark New York's historic Green-Wood cemetery. MORE
October 07, 2015
Ken Fisher is quoted in Real Estate Weekly on the potential expiration of New York City's 421-a tax abatement program. MORE
October 07, 2015
Ken Fisher is quoted in Commercial Observer on incorporating the ability to build higher than zoning allows when it comes to air rights on New York City landmarks. MORE
October 01, 2015
Leni Morrison Cummins is quoted in The Cooperator on condo boards implementing fun ideas for their community. MORE
August 25, 2015
Cozen O’Connor is pleased to announce that it has expanded its New York Real Estate Group with the hiring of Joseph Mascia as a member. He joins Cozen O’Connor from Duane Morris, where he served as special counsel. Mascia will be resident in the firm’s New York Midtown office. MORE
July 20, 2015
– Cozen O’Connor promoted six members to shareholder of the firm: Philip Carroll (Chicago), William Davis (New York), John B. Galligan (New York), Kendall Hayden (Dallas), Andrew Kay (D.C.) and Vincent Pozzuto (New York). MORE
July 14, 2015
In an article titled “Supreme Court Ruling Puts NYC Affordable Housing Plan in Peril,” Cozen O’Connor attorney, and former New York City Council member, Kenneth Fisher, discusses the implications of the June 25, 2015, ruling. The new decision requires anyone challenging an affordable housing policy as a violation of the Fair Housing Act to prove only that the policy itself is discriminatory. MORE
July 02, 2015
Ken Fisher comments on the potential legal challenges related to the 421-a tax exemption program in a Crain’s New York Business article. The article discusses developers’ concerns over the re-vamped 421-a tax exemption program for housing, particularly a provision allowing the Real Estate Board of New York and the building trades to negotiate the program’s wage mandate for construction workers. MORE
June 17, 2015
Ken Fisher was quoted in a Real Estate Weekly article that discusses the 421-a tax abatement program and rent regulations in New York State that expired on June 15, 2015, leaving the State Legislature at an impasse on numerous points. The deadlock will make a last minute deal more unlikely, with the last day of the legislative session for the year quickly approaching. MORE
June 13, 2015
Leni Morrison Cummins discusses a co-op board responsibility in responding to harassment allegations and the potential breach of warranty of habitability in the Ask Real Estate column of The New York Times. MORE
June 05, 2015
Ken Fisher was quoted in The New York Times in an article addressing the redevelopment of Midtown Manhattan’s historic architectural buildings, and how the designation of being a preserved landmark building is made. The article explores how New York City’s expanding real estate landscape is creating challenges for preservation societies, who work to protect historical buildings throughout the city. MORE
June 02, 2015
Ken Fisher, a member in the firm’s Real Estate Practice Group, discussed New York City’s 421-a tax exemption on WNYC radio. In the piece, Ken addresses how the New York City Department of Buildings has been handling the influx of applications. MORE
May 25, 2015
Leni Morrison Cummins, a member in the firm's Real Estate Practice Group, discusses the legality of a cooperative board member assuming the role of spokesperson and sending email communications to all members in The Cooperator. MORE
March 05, 2015
Ken Fisher Quoted in Crain's New York Regarding Halletts A Development Co. Project in Queens, NY MORE
March 05, 2015
Leni Morrison Cummins, a member in the firm's Real Estate Group, is quoted in The Cooperator, on an article discussing the answer of who pays for a water leak in a cooperative apartment. MORE
March 02, 2015
Cozen O’Connor is pleased to announce that it has expanded its Bankruptcy, Insolvency, and Restructuring Practice Group with the hiring of Frederick E. (Erik) Schmidt, Jr. as a member. Eric was previously a partner with Herrick, Feinstein’s Bankruptcy and Corporate Restructuring Group. MORE
March 01, 2015
Ken Fisher, a member of the Government & Regulatory and the Real Estate Practice Groups, is quoted in Crain's New York in an article discussing New York Mayor Bill de Blasio clashing with city counsel over power. MORE
February 19, 2015
Marilyn Neiman, a member in the firm's Intellectual Property practice group, is quoted in Intellectual Property Watch in an article discussing the Innovation Act, and how this bill aimed at patent trolls would cause many changes to US patent law. Marilyn also discusses the effects this would have on patent litigation. MORE
February 09, 2015
Jeff Kolodny, a member in the firm’s Private Client Services Group, participates in a discussion on NPR about a recent document leak by a former employee of HSBC, showing the bank's aggressive nature in marketing tax avoidance schemes to clients. MORE
February 07, 2015
Leni Morrison Cummins, a member in the firm's Real Estate Group, participates in a Q&A in the New York Times regarding fire hazards in an apartment building, and how residents can handle these issues with their board. MORE
January 26, 2015
Cozen O’Connor has significantly strengthened its New York Real Estate Group with the addition of Leni Morrison Cummins as a member. Previously a partner with Adam Leitman Bailey and chair of its Condominium and Cooperative Practice Group, Cummins joins Cozen O’Connor’s Midtown office. MORE
January 17, 2015
Leni Morrison Cummins, a member in the firm's Real Estate Group, participates in a Q&A in the New York Times regarding what to do with co-op shared space, and whether it should be converted into a playroom or gym. MORE
September 23, 2014
The 2014 New York Metro edition of Super Lawyers Magazine, published by Thomson Reuters, has named 16 Cozen O’Connor attorneys to its list of Super Lawyers and Rising Stars. MORE
August 29, 2014
The State Courts of Superior Justice Committee is involved in all aspects affecting the state court system, including drafting/commenting on legislation, submitting briefs, sponsoring continuing legal education and other programs, interacting with those seeking Judicial appointment, and participating in public service projects. MORE
July 25, 2014
Ken Fisher, of the Real Estate Practice Group, was recently quoted in a Crain's New York article titled, "Rich-door, Poor-door Debate Heats Up." The article examines the remarks of Gale Brewer, the Manhattan borough president, calling for an end to "segmented" condo buildings that were built using incentives for creating affordable housing. In the article, Ken offers his view on the situation by stating, "The state and the city really don't have many programs to spur the creation of affordable for-sale housing and Mayor Bill de Blasio's plans appear more focused on creating affordable rental housing." MORE
July 15, 2014
Ken Fisher, of the Real Estate Practice Group, was recently quoted in the Commercial Observer regarding the lis pendens that the newly opened Long Island City/Manhattan View extended-stay hotel has received. Ken Fisher represents Jab Rad, the managing partner of the property. Ken offered his remarks by stating the property "will be vigorously defended." MORE
May 30, 2014
Chambers USA recognized 29 Cozen O’Connor lawyers as leaders in their respective fields; six attorneys were recognized nationally and eight were ranked in the top band. Stanley Sher was named a “Senior Statesman” in the “Transportation: Shipping: Regulatory (outside New York)” industry, for the pivotal role Sher plays in the firm’s continued success in the transportation industry. MORE
May 29, 2014
Ken Fisher, of the New York City office’s business law department, was quoted in a New York Law Journal article titled, “Candidates for Brooklyn D.A. Reprise Themes From Primary.” In the article Ken offers his remarks regarding Brooklyn’s D.A., Charles Hynes. Ken is quoted as saying Hynes, “was an innovative prosecutor whose policies helped bring down crime, not just in Brooklyn, but across the country.” MORE
April 22, 2014
David Sunshine, of the Intellectual Property Group, was recently quoted in a National Journal article titled, "Here Are 1,400 Song You Might Never Hear Again on Your Pandora Station." The article explains how the music industry sued Pandora Media, claiming the internet radio service unfairly evaded paying millions of dollars on popular songs. David gave his opinion on the situation by stating, "The problem that [record labels] are going to face is, folks haven't been paying these royalties for a long time." MORE
April 15, 2014
Vincent Pozzuto recently appeared with representatives of the Alliance for Minority and Women Construction Businesses (AMWCB) before a caucus of the New York State Assembly in support of a bill aimed at reforming New York State Labor Law Section 240(1), otherwise known as the “Scaffold Law.” The AMWCB supports reform, as the current statute and its effects have driven up the costs of liability insurance, and made it increasingly difficult for AMWCB contractors to bid on high level projects. MORE
February 10, 2014
Ken Fisher, of the Government & Regulatory and the Real Estate Practice Groups, was quoted in a Crain's New York Business article titled, "City Hall's New 'In' Crowd." The article examines how the first Latina City Council speaker, Melissa Mark-Viverito, was elected in New York. The lobbyists that support Mark-Viverito are mentioned by Ken Fisher as he says, "Anytime a story is written saying a lobbyist is close to a politician, they raise their rates." MORE
January 27, 2014
Ken Fisher, of the Government & Regulatory and the Real Estate Practice Groups, was quoted in a Crain's New York Business article titled, "A Glimmer of Hope on City Council for Developers." The article examines David Greenfield and his role as chair of the Committee on Land Use on the New York City Council. Fisher offers his remarks on Greenfield by stating, "The power of the job comes in helping to shape the debate." MORE
January 14, 2014
Gregory Tears, of the Public & Project Finance Practice Group, was mentioned in a Bond Buyer article titled, "Cozen O'Connor Brings Midwest Lawyer to NY Team." The article explains how Greg joined Cozen O'Connor in 2013. Greg focuses his practice on public and project finance and has served as bond counsel, borrower’s counsel and underwriter’s counsel on a wide variety of public finance transactions, including general obligation bonds, bond and tax anticipation notes, revenue bonds, variable and fixed rate obligations, credit-enhanced (insured or letter of credit supported) obligations, current and advance refundings, remarketings and interest rate swaps and derivatives.
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January 13, 2014
Cozen O’Connor has grown its Public and Project Finance Practice Group in New York with the recent hiring of Gregory M. Tears, who joins the firm as a member. Previously a partner with Michael Best & Friedrich LLP in Milwaukee, Mr. Tears brings extensive experience as bond counsel, borrower’s counsel and underwriter’s counsel, having worked on a wide variety of public finance transactions, including general obligation bonds, bond and tax anticipation notes, revenue bonds, variable and fixed rate obligations, credit-enhanced (insured or letter of credit supported) obligations, current and advance refundings, remarketings and interest rate swaps and derivatives.
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January 06, 2014
Cozen O’Connor is pleased to announce two of its members — Abby M. Wenzel and Bernard Lee — will co-chair the firm’s Real Estate Practice Group, replacing current Chair Herman C. Fala, who is taking over as general counsel at longtime client Liberty Property Trust. MORE
December 17, 2013
Cozen O’Connor has further expanded the reach of its Commercial Litigation practice in New York with the recent hiring of Adam J. Schlatner, who joins the firm as a partner. Schlatner is the sixth new partner to join the practice in recent months. MORE
November 25, 2013
Cozen O’Connor is pleased to announce the continued expansion of its internationally recognized Subrogation & Recovery Department with the recent addition of four attorneys. Lawyers who have joined the firm’s Subrogation & Recovery Department in 2013 include Virginia Markovich, member in the New York office; Philip J. Berens, an associate in Los Angeles; Richard J. Maleski, an associate in the Miami office; and Marie-Pier Nadeau, an associate in the Toronto office. MORE
November 25, 2013
Ken Fisher, of the New York City office and Real Estate Practice Group, was mentioned in a Capital New York article titled, "Controversial Magnate Pokes Holes in Bloomberg's Styrofoam Ban." The article explains the financed lobbying effort the City Council successfully pushed to alter Michael Bloomberg's bill to ban the use of styrofoam in food establishments. MORE
November 04, 2013
Ken Fisher, of the Real Estate Practice Group, was quoted in a New York Law Journal article titled, MORE
October 30, 2013
The International Arbitration Practice Group is newly formed to recognize the firm’s expanding capabilities in this area. This move recognizes expanded capabilities with the addition of Martin Gusy and Matthew Weldon in New York. The practice extends from New York to London and Continental Europe.
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October 15, 2013
Cozen O’Connor continues to increase the depth of the firm’s litigation capabilities in New York with the recent hiring of five new partners. Partners residing in the firm's New York office who have joined in recent months include John J. Sullivan, Michael B. de Leeuw, Patrick B. Sardino, William K. Kirrane and Adam I. Stein. MORE
October 01, 2013
Leni Morrison Cummins, a member in the firm's Real Estate Group, is quoted in The Cooperator, on an article discussing disruptive residents in your condo or co-op and how to deal with those situations. MORE
September 30, 2013
Ken Fisher, of the Real Estate Practice Group, was quoted in a Crain's New York Business article titled, "Big Election Spender Eyes Albany." In the article, Ken offers his remarks by stating, "The nexus of their agendas is encouraging development and making sure there's a favorable regulatory environment for that." MORE
September 23, 2013
Ken Fisher, of the Real Estate Practice Group, was quoted in a Crain's New York Business article on mayoral candidate Bill de Blasio's proposed policy for New York City. MORE
September 19, 2013
Ken Fisher, of the Real Estate Practice Group, was quoted in The New York Times. Fisher offered his remarks on the current stage of the race in New York City. MORE
September 12, 2013
Ken Fisher, of the Real Estate Practice Group, was quoted in a New York Times article titled, MORE
September 12, 2013
Ken Fisher, of the Real Estate Practice Group, was quoted in a Crain's New York Business article titled, MORE
September 10, 2013
Cozen O’Connor has significantly bolstered the strength and scope of its national real estate practice with the addition of eight experienced lateral attorneys across the Washington, DC, New York, West Palm Beach, Wilmington, Philadelphia and Minneapolis offices in recent months, including seven partners and one associate. MORE
September 03, 2013
Cozen O'Connor expanded its International practice with the addition of Martin Gusy and Matthew Weldon to the firm’s New York office. Both Martin and Matthew join the firm from Gusy Van Der Zandt and focus their practice in International arbitration. MORE
August 28, 2013
Forty-six Cozen O’Connor lawyers from eight of the firm’s national offices have been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America. Attorneys were selected based on a rigorous peer-review of more than 4.3 million detailed evaluations. The list will be included in publications such as The Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, and New York magazine. MORE
August 23, 2013
Leni Morrison Cummins, a member in the firm's Real Estate Group, participates in a Q&A in the New York Times regarding what a tenant can do who has used the same storage spot for their bicycle for 25 years in their condominium building, and recently had the spot taken away. MORE
July 16, 2013
Stuart Shorenstein, of the firm’s Business Law Department and head of Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies’ New York team, has been named “Manhattan Democrat of the Year” by the New York County Democratic Committee at its first Annual Demmy Award Ceremony Monday, July 15. Among the nominees for the award were New York state district leaders and committee members. MORE
May 31, 2013
An esteemed panel of attorneys selected David, a member of the Litigation Section, for the annual list, which honors a select group of attorneys under 45 years of age. MORE
May 09, 2013
The Wall Street Journal recently published an article entitled “FBI: Delete Passwords of Ex-Employees” where the author discusses a disgruntled ex-employee’s recent network attack on his previous employer at a Long Island, NY electric supply company. MORE
May 02, 2013
In an article titled, ''Legal Concerns: Your Facebook Account as Evidence in a Lawsuit,'' Michael Schmidt, a member of Cozen O'Connor's Labor & Employment Department, discusses the use of social media as court evidence, and the legal duty to preserve it. MORE
May 01, 2013
In an article titled, "Midtown West, Tribeca, Chelsea Rank as Manhattan 'Hoods with Steepest Inventory Plunge," Ken Fisher of the firm's Business Law Department is quoted with regards to surging residential sales in New York City. Ken notes, "Low crime rates, improved subways and more family-friendly amenities are among the factors fueling the city’s popularity." MORE
May 01, 2013
Michael Schmidt, a member of Cozen O'Connor's Labor & Employment Department, discusses the application of new and existing regulations in the context of social media in an article titled, ''The Risks and Rewards of Social Media – Regulators and Plaintiffs Take Aim at Companies’ Use of Social Media.'' ''It’s so easy for companies using social media to disclose and talk about things that used to be tightly controlled before they were disclosed to the public,'' Schmidt says. ''But agencies are becoming increasingly vigilant about applying their existing rules to what a company can and can’t say in this new context.'' MORE
April 22, 2013
Dwayne Andrews has joined the New York office of Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies, bringing with him public policy experience in education, transportation and telecommunications. MORE
April 19, 2013
Leni Morrison Cummins, a member in the firm's Real Estate Group, participates in a Q&A in the New York Times regarding whether a co-op board can prevent someone who inherited a co-op from transferring the shares into their name. MORE
March 27, 2013
Ian Blum, Alphonso Collins, Kathryn Crary, Lynnette Espy-Williams, Elizabeth Featherman, Matthew Glazer, Nelsy Gomez, Andrea Hammel, Keenya Harrold, Charles Jesuit, Jr., Lezlie Madden, Marilyn Neiman, Tracey Nguyen, Cartherine Rosato Reilly, Megan Scheib, Daniel Schuch, John Schwartz, Shari Shapiro, Marko Stamenkovic, and Norasha Williams have been elected to membership in the firm. MORE
March 12, 2013
John McDonough, vice chair of Cozen O’Connor’s Commercial Litigation Practice Group, will receive The James S. Conway Award for outstanding service to the defense community at DANY's Annual Awards Dinner and Meeting on April 11 in New York City. MORE
March 07, 2013
Attorneys Mark Alderman, Mark Gallant, Colin Roskey and Howard Schweitzer are highlighted in this article on Cozen O'Connor's growth in the Health Law and Public Strategies Groups. MORE
August 23, 2012
Leni Morrison Cummins, a member in the firm's Real Estate Group, participates in a Q&A in the New York Times regarding whether or not someone is covered by renter's insurance if they are unofficially subletting an apartment. MORE
February 01, 2012
Leni Morrison Cummins, a member in the firm's Real Estate Group, is quoted in The Cooperator regarding co-op and condo rules and regulations, and how to follow them, while protecting your safety and quality of life as a resident. MORE
February 01, 2012
Leni Morrison Cummins, a member in the firm's Real Estate Group, is quoted in The Cooperator, on an article discussing how a board can lay out solid rules and regulations for their co-op or condo building, and how to best enforce them. MORE
October 01, 2011
Leni Morrison Cummins, a member in the firm's Real Estate Group, answers a Q&A from a reader about common spaces in a residence overlapping with private spaces, and who would be at fault if something happens. MORE
Downtown Office - Click here for a navigable map
Midtown Office - Click here for a navigable map
DOWNTOWN OFFICE
Our New York Downtown office is located in downtown, lower Manhattan. Our office is at 45 Broadway between Exchange Alley and Morris Street. The main reception area is located on the 16th floor, and we are accessible by air, train, bus, subway or car.
Air
New York is served by three principal airports. LaGuardia and JFK are in New York and Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey. Taxi, bus and private car services are available from all three airports.
From LaGuardia Airport:
Head north from La Guardia Rd. Bear left at Central Terminal Dr. Bear right into the Parkway West entry ramp to Manhattan. Merge into Grand Central Pky W. Take the Bklyn-QNS Expwy exit 4 to Verrazano Narrows Br./(I-278 W). Merge into Brooklyn Queens Expy E. Take the I-278 W ramp. Continue on I-278 W. Take the Tillary St exit 29 to Manhattan Br/Bklyn Civic Center, and bear right at Tillary St. Turn right at Brooklyn Bridge Blvd/Adams St. Continue on Brooklyn Brg. Bear right onto the F.D.R. Drive ramp. Take the Pearl St ramp. Turn right at Pearl St. Bear right at Water St. Turn right at Pine St. Turn left at Broadway (see information below under Parking).
From John F. Kennedy International Airport:
Take the ramp to Airport exit/Other Terminals. Continue on JFK Expy. Bear right onto the Van Wyck Expy ramp to Airport exit/Return to Terminals/Long Term Parking. Bear right at Van Wyck Expy. Continue on I-678 N. Take the Grand Central Pkwy exit 10 to La Guardia Airport/Triboro Br. Merge into Grand Central Pky W. Take the I-495 exit 10 to Long Island/Midtown Tun, and then take the I-495 W ramp to Midtown Tun. Take the I-495 W ramp, and then take exit 17 to Bklyn-Queens Expwy (I-278 W)/Brooklyn. Take the I-278 W ramp to Brooklyn. Take the Tillary St exit 29 to Manhattan Br/Bklyn Civic Center. Bear right at Tillary St. Turn right at Brooklyn Bridge Blvd/Adams St. Continue on Brooklyn Brg. Bear right onto the F.D.R. Drive ramp. Take the Pearl St ramp, and then turn right at Pearl St. Bear right at Water St. Turn right at Pine St. Turn left at Broadway (see information below under Parking).
Newark Liberty International Airport:
Take Route 78 East. Follow Route 78 to entrance to New Jersey Turnpike South. Bear left after going through the toll plaza, following signs for New York-Holland Tunnel. After emerging from the Holland Tunnel, take Exit 3 (Brooklyn exit). Bear left onto Beach Street/Ericsson Street. Continue to follow Beach Street. Bear right at the fork to continue on Beach Street. Beach Street becomes Walker Street. Turn right onto Broadway (see information below under Parking).
Train
Grand Central Station is serviced by Metro North trains. When you get off the train, look for the subway entrance and purchase a Metro card. The fare is $2.00 per ride so you will need to purchase a $4.00 card for your return trip. You should take the #4 or #5 train Downtown to the Wall Street station stop. Then walk down Broadway approximately 1 1/2 blocks to our main entrance at 45 Broadway.
If you are traveling in via Penn Station which has trains arriving from Long Island (the LIRR), New Jersey Transit and Amtrak, you can find the subway entrance and purchase a Metro card. The fare is $2.00 per ride, so you will need to purchase a $4.00 card for your return trip. You should take the #1 Downtown train to the Rector Street station stop which will leave you at the rear entrance of 45 Broadway. Cross the street and the entrance is next to TGIF Friday's.
Subway
The New York Downtown Office is close to several subway lines. The #4 or #5 trains Downtown to the Wall Street station stop. Walk south down Broadway (following traffic direction) to the main entrance of 45 Broadway.
The #1 train Downtown to the Rector Street station stop leaves you at the rear entrance. Cross the street and you can enter 45 Broadway through our rear building entrance. It is next to TGIF Friday's.
The E Downtown train to the World Trade Center station stop. Walk approximately 4 blocks south towards 45 Broadway.
You can also take the PATH train from Newark Penn Station; Hoboken Terminal or 23rd or 33rd streets to the last stop which is World Trade Center (WTC). You should purchase a Quik card before you get on the PATH (Fare is $1.50 each way). You can purchase at a machine or at the ticket window at both Newark Penn and Hoboken. At the World Trade Center station you have to purchase at the machine or the Hudson News store (Hudson News with cash and for multiple trips only [e.g. 11; 20 or 40 trips]). They do accept cash (dollar bills and quarters) at the entrance machines before boarding the train, but a Quik Card is more efficient. Note: You can also use your Metro card at the World Trade Center Path machines.
Bus
There are several bus companies and lines that come into the Port Authority Terminal located at Eighth Avenue between 40th and 42nd Streets. The fastest way to get downtown is the train and depending on where in New York you are situated, take the downtown train for that area. For example, if your hotel is on the East Side of Manhattan, you would take the #4 or #5 train from a Lexington Avenue downtown train station. If your hotel is on the West Side of Manhattan, you would take the #1 train from the Times Square Station. (You can transport yourself from the West Side to the East Side by an underground shuttle.) If you choose to take a bus when you come out of the Port of Authority, go out to 42nd and walk one block to 42nd & Seventh Avenue. The M20 goes to Battery Park and the fare is $2.00. You can then walk to 45 Broadway. The MTA bus information number is 718-330-1234.
Car
From Philadelphia:
Take the New Jersey Turnpike North. Follow signs to New York-Holland Tunnel. After emerging from the Holland Tunnel, take Exit 3 (Brooklyn exit). Bear left onto Beach Street/Ericsson Street. Continue to follow Beach Street. Bear right at the fork to continue on Beach Street. Beach Street becomes Walker Street. Turn right onto Broadway (see information below under Parking).
From Northern New Jersey:
New Jersey Turnpike South/I-95. Take the turnpike extension toward New York/Holland Tunnel. After emerging from the Holland Tunnel, take Exit 3 (Brooklyn exit). Bear left onto Beach Street/Ericsson Street. Continue to follow Beach Street. Bear right at the fork to continue on Beach Street. Beach Street becomes Walker Street. Turn right onto Broadway (see information below under Parking)
Parking
As noted above, the Battery Park Garage (operated by Edison Parking Management) (phone# 212-425-1065) is located at 70 Greenwich Street (1/2 block from the office). This is the most convenient garage to our building. The cost is: $24 on a weekday for 12 hours or less.
Hotels
New York Marriott Financial Center
85 West Street, New York, NY 10006
212-385-4900
Ritz-Carlton Battery Park
Two West Street, New York, NY 10004
212-344-0800
* Ask for their corporate rate.
MIDTOWN OFFICE
Our New York Midtown office is located at 277 Park Avenue between East 47th and East 48th Streets in midtown Manhattan. We are accessible by air, train, bus, subway or car.
Air
New York is served by three principal airports. LaGuardia and JFK are in New York and Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey. Taxi, bus and private car services are available from all three airports.
From LaGuardia Airport:
Start out going northeast on LaGuardia Rd.
Turn slight left toward terminal A/Marine Air
Terminal/Rental Car Returns.
Turn slight left toward Terminal A/Marine Air
Terminal/Parking Lots 6-7
Turn slight left onto Central Terminal Dr.
Take the Airport exit ramp
Merge onto Grand Central Pkwy West toward Manhattan.
Merge onto Brooklyn-Queens Expy East via Exit 4 toward I-278 W/Staten Island.
Merge onto i-278 W/ Brooklyn-Queens Expy.
Take the I-495/Long Island Expwy Exit, Exit 35, toward Midtown Tunnel/Eastern LI Greenpoint Ave.
Merge onto I-495 West via Exit 35W on the left toward Midtown Tunnel /Manhattan (portions toll).
Keep right at the fork in the ramp.
Keep left at the fork to go on E. 37th St.
Turn right onto 3rd Ave.
Turn left onto E. 47th St.
Turn right onto Park Ave.
End at 277 Park Avenue
From John F. Kennedy International Airport:
Stay straight to go onto JFK Expy.
Exit/Return to Terminals/Long Term Parking/Rental Car Returns
Merge onto Grand Central Pkwy W. via Exit 10 on the Left toward LaGuardia Airport/Triboro Br.
Take the I-495/Long Is. Expy Exit, Exit 10E-W, toward Eastern Long Is./Manhattan
Merge onto I-495 W/ Long Is. Expy via Exit 10W on the Left.
Take the I-278 W Exit, Exit 17W, toward Bklyn-Queens Expwy/Brooklyn
Merge onto I-495 W via the exit on the Left toward Midtown Tun/Manhattan (Portions toll)
Keep Right at the fork in the ramp
Keep Left at the fork to go on E. 37th St.
Turn Right onto 3rd Ave.
Turn Left onto E. 47th St.
Turn Right onto Park Ave.
End at 277 Park Ave
Newark Liberty International Airport:
Start out going North. Merge onto I-78 Express Ln E toward Holland Tunnel/I-95/New Jersey
Turnpike/New York City.
I-78 Express Ln E becomes I-78 E (Portions toll)
Take the Exit
Take the I-95 N/N J Turnpike North exit on the Left
Keep Left to take I-95 N/New Jersey Turnpike N toward I-80/Exits 15E - 18E/US-46/Lincoln Tunnel (Portions toll)
Take Exit 16E toward Lincoln Tunnel/New York City.
Keep Left to take NJ-495 E toward Lincoln Tunnel (Portions toll) (Crossing into New York)
Take the exit on the Left toward I-495 E.42 St./Rt.-9A/All Points
Stay straight to go onto Dyer Ave.
Turn Right onto W. 42nd St.
Turn Left onto 8th Ave.
Turn Right onto W. 48th St.
End at 277 Park Ave
Train
Grand Central Station is serviced by Metro North trains. When you get off the train, look for the subway entrance and purchase a Metro card. The fare is $2.00 per ride so you will need to purchase a $4.00 card for your return trip. You should take the #1 Uptown train one stop to Times Square - 42nd Street. Change trains at Times Square to the S shuttle train one stop to Grand Central Station. When you get off the train, follow signs for Grand Central Terminal Main Concourse. Follow Northwest Passage hall and stairs to 46th Street and Park Avenue to our main entrance at 277 Park Avenue
If you are traveling in via Penn Station which has trains arriving from Long Island (the LIRR), New Jersey Transit and Amtrak, you can find the subway entrance and purchase a Metro card. The fare is $2.00 per ride, so you will need to purchase a $4.00 card for your return trip. You should take the #1 Downtown train to the Rector Street station stop which will leave you at the rear entrance of 45 Broadway. Cross the street and the entrance is next to TGIF Friday's.
Subway
The New York Midtown Office is close to several subway lines. Take #4,4,6 or 7 and Shuttle trains to the Grand Central-42nd Street station stop. When you get off the train, follow signs for Grand Central Terminal Main Concourse. Follow “Northwest Passage” hall and stairs to 46th Street and Park Avenue to our main entrance at 277 Park Avenue.
Bus
There are several bus companies and lines that come into the Port Authority Terminal located at Eighth Avenue between 40th and 42nd Streets. From Port Authority, you can take the #7 subway or Shuttle subway to Grand Central Terminal to 277 Park Avenue via the “Northwest Passage” 46th Street exit. The MTA bus information number is 718-330-1234.
Car
From Philadelphia:
Take Race Street to Ben Franklin Bridge - Follow Rt. 30 East (Admiral Wilson Blvd.).
Stay to your left, to the Airport Circle.
Switch from Rt. 30 East to Rt. 38 East - Follow three miles or so to Rt. 73 South – Rt. 73 will put you on the NJ Turnpike North.
Continue on Turnpike to Exit #16 (E or W, E is more direct). Exit at #16 and take the Lincoln Tunnel into the City. Follow the signs for 40th Street and North. (Not 36th Street and South). Turn right onto 40th Street. This is the first right turn you can make. Be careful not to turn up the bus ramp!
Follow 40th to Park Ave. You will go past 7th Ave, Broadway, 6th Ave. (Avenue of the Americas), 5th Ave., and Madison Ave.
Turn left onto Park Ave.
The address 277 is between 47th and 48th. See below for nearby parking.
Parking
CENTRAL PARKING
135 East 47th Street (between Lexington & 3rd Avenues)
800-836-6666
MYERS PARKING
380 Madison Avenue at 46th Street (between 5th and Madison Avenues)
212-682-3788
Hotels
New York Marriott East Side
525 Lexington Avenue at 49th Street
New York, NY 10017
Phone: 212-755-4000
Fax: 212-751-3440
Sales: 212-715-4260
Sales fax: 212-980-6175
Toll-free: 800-242-8684
DoubleTree Metropolitan Hotel
569 Lexington Avenue at 51st Street
New York, NY 10022
212-752-7000
General Transportation Telephone Numbers and Websites
Amtrak 800-872-7245
Lakeland Bus Line 973-366-0600
Long Island Railroad 718-217-5477
MetroNorth Railroad 212-532-4900
Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) 718-330-1234
New Jersey Transit 800-626-7433
PATH 800-234-7284
Port Authority Bus Terminal 212-565-8484
New York Waterway Ferry Service 800-53FERRY
LaGuardia Airport (LGA) 800-AIR-RIDE
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) 800-AIR-RIDE
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) 800-EWR-INFO