Atty. Robert A. Karin
Real estate attorney Robert Karin navigates landlords and tenants through their most challenging issues, from negotiating flagship locations for retailers to protecting landlords against the financial stress of COVID-19 or whatever the next upheaval in the real estate market may be. Clients rely on Rob’s practicality, sense of fairness in deals and market knowledge when they lease office and retail space or purchase, sell and finance high-profile commercial real estate.
Real Estate Law Attorney · Serving New York, NY
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About Robert A. Karin at a Glance
Robert A. Karin is a real estate attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Davis+Gilbert LLP. Admitted to practice in New York, New York. Educated at Cornell University (J.D., 1978) and Dartmouth College (BS, 1975). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert A. Karin
- Real estate attorney Robert Karin navigates landlords and tenants through their most challenging issues, from negotiating flagship locations for retailers to protecting landlords against the financial stress of COVID-19 or whatever the next upheaval in the real estate market may be
- Clients rely on Rob’s practicality, sense of fairness in deals and market knowledge when they lease office and retail space or purchase, sell and finance high-profile commercial real estate
- During high-stakes, high-commitment transactions, Rob draws upon his understanding of clients’ industries — retail, food, hospitality, financial services and private equity, to name a few — to meet their unique use requirements
- He steers marquee companies through cornerstone projects, such as Nike’s iconic street presence on Fifth Avenue
- In addition, Rob guides new entrants in their market launches, as he did for Chick-fil-A’s successful rollout in New York City
- Whether negotiating an office lease for major hedge funds and banks or leading the sale of a shopping center, Rob deftly closes deals while preserving long-term working relationships among the many participants
- His portfolio of experience covers a mix of categories and clients: warehouses, design studios, regional restaurant chains, apparel chains and retail locations for celebrity chefs, among others
- In addition, major landlords consistently seek Rob’s assistance to negotiate critical office leases
- While real estate markets have been reacting to the pandemic, major national retailers and landlords have been trusting Rob’s counsel on complex global deferral and abatement agreements to protect their investments
Practice Areas Explained
Robert A. Karin's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert A. Karin 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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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
Choosing a New York-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in New York Choose Robert A. Karin
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 Robert A. Karin's practice in the field of real estate.
Focused Real Estate Practice
Concentrating on real estate means Robert A. Karin's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Robert A. Karin 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 Robert A. Karin Handles in New York
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