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Real Estate
Real Estate
We act for owners, investors, lenders and tenants on acquisitions, leasing and development, and we litigate when a deal or a lease is challenged.
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+1 (212) 555 0148
Lead attorney
Eleanor Vance
Offices
New York
First consultation
Free, 45 minutes
Typical timeline
1 to 9 months
Overview
Property work written with the courtroom in mind
We act for owners, investors, lenders and tenants across New York, from single-asset acquisitions to mixed-use developments and contested lease disputes.
Our transactional and litigation lawyers work as one team, so the documents we negotiate are written with the courtroom in mind.
$1.4
B
In property transactions closed
140
Homes cleared through our latest rezoning
20
+
Years acting in the Commercial Division
What we handle
The matters we handle
Every matter is led by Eleanor Vance, who founded the firm’s real estate practice in 2004.
01
Acquisitions and sales
Office, retail and mixed-use assets for owners and investors.
02
Leasing
Landlord and tenant leases, from flagship retail to full-floor offices.
03
Zoning and land use
Rezonings, variances and public review through approval.
04
Development contracts
Construction, architect and development agreements.
05
Title and boundary disputes
Quiet title, easements and neighbour disputes resolved.
06
Lease litigation
Rent, default and surrender disputes in the Commercial Division.
How we work
A clear process, from first call to final order
You will always know what happens next, what it will cost and how long it is likely to take.
01
Week 1
Confidential consultation
A free 45-minute meeting with the partner who will lead your matter. We listen, explain your options and give you a clear estimate.
02
Weeks 2–6
Strategy and evidence
We gather the documents that matter, agree priorities with you and set out a written plan with costs.
03
Months 2–6
Negotiation
Most matters resolve here, through direct negotiation or mediation, on terms that protect you.
04
As required
Court, where necessary
If agreement is not possible, we prepare and present your case at every hearing through to final order.
Lead attorney · Real Estate
Eleanor Vance
Founding Partner · Real Estate
The lawyer you meet is the lawyer who does the work. That has not changed since our first client.
Admitted
New York
Education
Yale Law School, J.D.
Contact
eleanor.vance@gravislaw.com
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Related case results
Recent outcomes in this practice
Names and identifying details are withheld. Each case is shared with the client’s consent.
Real Estate
2024
Commercial lease dispute resolved for a retail landlord
$4.2M
arrears, interest and costs recovered
Real Estate
2023
Rezoning approved for mixed-use site
140
residential units cleared to build
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Case details are shared with client consent.
FAQ
Before you write to us
What happens after I submit the form?
A partner reviews your request and replies within one business day to arrange a free 45-minute consultation.
Is my enquiry confidential?
What will the consultation cost?
Can I speak to someone today?
Sofia Reyes
Partner · Private Client & Family · New York
Talk it through with Sofia, in confidence.
Bring your questions and any documents you have. You will leave with a clear picture of your options, the likely timeline and what it will cost.
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