Atty. Arnold Spellun
Mr. Spellun received his B.A. degree from Michigan State University in 1952 and graduated from Yale Law School in 1955.His practice covers a full range of real estate activities including the development of commercial real estate and multi-family housing, real estate finance, zoning and land use, leasing, contracting and construction litigation.Mr. Spellun's work also includes business formation, corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions.Memberships-American Bar Association-New York State Bar Association-Federal Bar Council
Land Use & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 68+ Years Experience
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About Arnold Spellun at a Glance
Arnold Spellun is an Of Counsel based in New York, New York, practicing at McLaughlin & Stern, LLP. They have 68+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1958. Their practice focuses on real estate, zoning, construction, and estate litigation. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York U.S. Court of Federal Claims (1958). Educated at Yale Law School (LL.B., 1955) and Michigan State University (B.A., 1952). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Arnold Spellun handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Real Estate Law in New York
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Land Use & Zoning in New York
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Construction Law in New York
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Estate & Trust Litigation in New York
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New York Courts and Legal Process
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Why Clients in New York Choose Arnold Spellun
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Arnold Spellun's practice in the field of real estate, zoning, construction, and estate litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Arnold Spellun brings 68+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering real estate, zoning, and construction, Arnold Spellun can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Arnold Spellun attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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