Gary J. Wachtel, Esq.

Most people looking for a litigation attorney focus on the wrong things — responsiveness, warmth, whether the lawyer makes them feel like a priority. None of that shows up in a ruling. What matters is the strength of the legal argument and whether your attorney actually knows how New York courts work in practice.
Gary Wachtel does.

Gary represented us in Kings County Supreme Court against Rosenberg & Estis — one of the largest landlord-side real estate firms in the city. Complete dismissal, all arrears waived, new caselaw established. He assessed the case within hours, identified a strategy, and executed at exactly the right moment.

Litigation is slow, Gary won't sugarcoat anything while you learn how to manage patience. He'll tell you when your position is weak and toss evidence that doesn't hold up. His work on our case produced new caselaw — the court held that Good Cause Eviction protections apply to ejectment actions, closing a loophole landlords were using to bypass tenant protections citywide. If you're facing anything involving real estate law in New York — landlord-tenant, ejectment, lease disputes, condo conversions — Gary's command of this area of law and these courts is why you hire him. Call Gary.

What sets Gary apart is not just his legal expertise, but his ability to listen carefully, incorporate input, and craft an approach tailored to the specifics of the situation. He treats his clients as partners, and the results speak for themselves.

We wholeheartedly recommend Gary Wachtel to anyone in need of legal services related to real estate transactions. His expertise, professionalism, creativity and dedication to client satisfaction is truly commendable. We are grateful for the invaluable assistance he provided during our very difficult home closing.