Atty. Charles S. Rich

Atty. Charles S. Rich

“I approach all matters for my clients as a trusted legal advisor, who listens deeply and works to implement my client’s chosen business objectives.” Charles has been a member of Rottenberg Lipman Rich since March 2002. He devotes his practice to all aspects of commercial and high-end residential real estate, financing, cooperative and condominium law and general business transactional work.

New York New York 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Charles S. Rich is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Rottenberg Lipman Rich, P.C.. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on family law, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in New York (1986), U.S. Supreme Court (1994), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1996). Educated at Boston University School of Law (J.D., 1985) and University of Pennsylvania (B.A., 1982). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • “I approach all matters for my clients as a trusted legal advisor, who listens deeply and works to implement my client’s chosen business objectives.” Charles has been a member of Rottenberg Lipman Rich since March 2002
  • He devotes his practice to all aspects of commercial and high-end residential real estate, financing, cooperative and condominium law and general business transactional work
  • He represents both institutional clients and private individuals and investors in all aspects of commercial real estate practice, including sales and acquisitions of commercial properties, drafting and negotiation of commercial leases and related agreements, negotiation of joint venture agreements and construction and development agreements
  • He also represents New York cooperatives and condominium boards in various capacities and presently serves on the Board of Managers of his own downtown condominium building
  • Charles’ recent matters include the successful representation of: • A large international law firm as its outside real estate counsel for all leasing and property portfolio matters, including significant leasing and subleasing transactions in both New York City and Washington, D.C. • A digital travel and hospitality services company in multiple US real estate leasing locations. • A large NYC residential condominium building in its successful amendment to its by-laws to convert to a “non-smoking” condominium. • Various high-net-worth individuals in the purchase and sale of high-end, luxury residential properties in New York City. • Individual real estate owners in the negotiation and resolution of real estate family ownership disputes. • An institutional fund investor as the major capital partner in various New York real estate investment and development projects. • A variety of retail service businesses, restaurants, bars and event spaces in their leasing of various U.S. site locations • Real estate owners and operators in the acquisition, sale and financing of commercial real estate assets • A European pension fund in all leasing and asset management matters for a NYC Class A office building. • A large commercial bank in the development of multi-state leasing and asset management forms for its portfolio of REO assets
  • Charles is a member of the Association of the Bar of the City of New York, the New York State Bar Association and American Bar Associations and has served on various real estate committees
  • Since 1998, he has served on the Board of Trustees of the Brotherhood Synagogue a New York City landmarked building located in Manhattan’s historic Gramercy Park neighborhood, and has served in various leadership positions, including Chairman of the Board for a three-year term
  • He received his B.A. degree in 1982 from the University of Pennsylvania, where he was the recipient of the 1982 Bowl Award, a men’s senior class leadership award, and his J.D. cum laude in 1985 from the Boston University School of Law
  • Charles is admitted to practice in New York and before the United States Supreme Court
  • MEMBERSHIPS • Association of the Bar of the City of New York • New York State Bar Association • American Bar Association • Brotherhood Synagogue, Board of Trustees

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Family Law

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Real Estate Law

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Jurisdictional Context

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Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Charles S. Rich's law office located?
Charles S. Rich's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Rottenberg Lipman Rich, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Charles S. Rich handle?
Charles S. Rich focuses on family law, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Charles S. Rich practiced law?
Charles S. Rich has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Charles S. Rich go to law school?
Charles S. Rich earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A., 1982).
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Education

J.D.
Boston University School of Law
- 1985
B.A.
University of Pennsylvania
- 1982

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1986
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1996

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