Atty. Melissa Ephron-Mandel

Atty. Melissa Ephron-Mandel

Melissa Ephron-Mandel is a partner of the firm of Ephron-Mandel & Howard, LLP, with over twenty-five years of experience as a real estate litigator and in the drafting of commercial leases. Melissa Ephron-Mandel has represented clients in such diverse jurisdictions as the New York State Supreme Courts for the five boroughs, as well as Westchester, Nassau and Suffolk Counties, the New York City Civil courts, and various local courts, obtaining successful outcomes in a range of disputes, from injunctive and declaratory actions on commercial leases to claims for recovery of possession of real pro

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About Melissa Ephron-Mandel at a glance

Melissa Ephron-Mandel is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Ephron-Mandel & Howard, L.L.P.. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on formation, residential, probate, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in New York (1985), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1988), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1990), and New Jersey (2011). Educated at St. John's University School of Law (J.D., 1984). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Email: www, melissa, and ephron. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Melissa Ephron-Mandel is a partner of the firm of Ephron-Mandel & Howard, LLP, with over twenty-five years of experience as a real estate litigator and in the drafting of commercial leases
  • Melissa Ephron-Mandel has represented clients in such diverse jurisdictions as the New York State Supreme Courts for the five boroughs, as well as Westchester, Nassau and Suffolk Counties, the New York City Civil courts, and various local courts, obtaining successful outcomes in a range of disputes, from injunctive and declaratory actions on commercial leases to claims for recovery of possession of real property and monetary awards in commercial and residential landlord/tenant summary proceedings

Practice Areas Explained

Melissa Ephron-Mandel's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Melissa Ephron-Mandel handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business Formation

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Residential Real Estate

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Probate

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Business & Corporate Law

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Jurisdictional Context

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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Melissa Ephron-Mandel

Where is Melissa Ephron-Mandel's law office located?
Melissa Ephron-Mandel's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Ephron-Mandel & Howard, L.L.P.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Melissa Ephron-Mandel handle?
Melissa Ephron-Mandel focuses on formation, residential, probate, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Melissa Ephron-Mandel practiced law?
Melissa Ephron-Mandel has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Melissa Ephron-Mandel go to law school?
Melissa Ephron-Mandel earned their education at (J.D., 1984).
How can I contact Melissa Ephron-Mandel for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Melissa Ephron-Mandel received?
Melissa Ephron-Mandel's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Practice Areas

Commercial Landlord Tenant Disputes Cooperative and Condominium Law Cooperative Housing Law Administrative Law Adverse Possession Appellate Practice Bankruptcy Boundary Disputes Business Arbitration Business Formation Business Law Business Litigation Business Start Ups Business Transactions Business Transfers Buy Sell Agreements Buying and Selling of Businesses Civil Appeals Civil Litigation Closely Held Business Law Commercial Conveyancing Commercial Landlord And Tenant Law Commercial Leasing Commercial Leasing/Real Estate Transactions Commercial Real Estate Commercial Real Estate Acquisitions Commercial Real Estate Bankruptcy Common Interest Community Law Community Association Law Condominium Association Law Condominium Law Condominium Timeshares Conveyancing Cooperative Housing Association Law Easements Evictions Homeowners Association Law Industrial Leasing Land Acquisitions Land Sales Landlord and Tenant Law Lease Terminations Leases and Leasing Leasing Leveraged Leasing Limited Liability Company Law Office Leasing Planned Unit Development Law Property Management Quiet Title Real Estate Real Estate Acquisitions Real Estate Arbitration Real Estate Collections Real Estate Contracts Real Estate Foreclosure Real Estate Leasing Real Estate Litigation Real Estate Sales Real Estate Settlements Real Estate Tax Liens Real Property Real Property Acquisitions Real Property Development Rent Control Residential Landlord/Tenant Disputes Residential Real Estate Residential Real Estate Acquisitions Residential Real Estate Development Residential Real Estate Foreclosure Residential Real Estate Sales Retail Leasing Right Of Way Easements Shopping Center Leasing Small Business Law Sole Proprietorships

Education

J.D.
St. John's University School of Law
- 1984

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1990
New Jersey
Admitted: 2011
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Admitted: 2011

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