Atty. Edward E. Klein, Esq.
Edward E. Klein is the Founding and Managing Partner of The Klein Law Group CRE, PLLC.
Commercial Landlord-Tenant and Real Estate Litigation & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 44+ Years Experience
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About Edward E. Klein, Esq. at a Glance
Edward E. Klein, Esq. is a Founder and Managing Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at The Klein Law Group CRE, PLLC. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on real estate, bankruptcy, commercial re, m&a, and foreclosure. Admitted to practice in New York (1982), United States District Court for the Southern District of New York (1983), United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York (1983), and United States Supreme Court (1997). Educated at Columbia University School of Law (J.D., 1981) and Queens College (B.A. Political, 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Edward E. Klein, Esq.
- Edward E. Klein is the Founding and Managing Partner of The Klein Law Group CRE, PLLC. An authority in the development, financing, sale, leasing and purchase of commercial and multi-family properties, Mr. Klein specializes in negotiating commercial and residential leases, sale-leaseback transactions, joint venture and partnership agreements, tax investments, zoning and land use issues and commercial real estate transactional litigation
- He is also an expert in facilitating financing for clients
- Prior to the establishment of The Klein Law Group, Mr. Klein founded Klein & Solomon in 1996
- He had previously been a partner at Salon, Marrow & Dyckman
- Earlier in his career, he was associated with Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft
- Mr. Klein conducts seminars on commercial real estate issues for property owners and management firms
- These seminars are widely attended by the firm’s clients and their employees
- Mr. Klein serves on the attorney review board for the New York City Bar Association’s Legal Referral Service and, despite his hectic professional schedule, has made giving back a priority in his life
- For his philanthropic efforts, he has been honored by many nonprofit organizations, including Yeshiva Torah Temimah, Congregation Beth Jacob and the Center for Russian Return/Kehilas Moreshes Yaakov
Honors
• Associate Editor of the Human Rights Law Review at Columbia University • Phi Beta Kappa at Queens College, City University of New York Publications: Pleading Alter Ego Liability in Commercial Lease Disputes New York Law Journal -November 09, 2021 Co-Author
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Edward E. Klein, Esq.'s Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Edward E. Klein, Esq. 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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Bankruptcy & Debt in New York
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
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Commercial Real Estate in New York
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Mergers & Acquisitions in New York
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Foreclosure Defense in New York
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Why Local Counsel Matters in New York
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 venue, 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.
New York Courts and Legal Process
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Why Clients in New York Choose Edward E. Klein, Esq.
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 Edward E. Klein, Esq.'s practice in the field of real estate, bankruptcy, commercial re, m&a, and foreclosure.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Edward E. Klein, Esq. brings 44+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York, United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, and United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, Edward E. Klein, Esq. can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering real estate, bankruptcy, and commercial re, Edward E. Klein, Esq. 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 Edward E. Klein, Esq. 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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Common Legal Issues Edward E. Klein, Esq. Handles in New York
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