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Atty. Robert A. Karin

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.

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Profile Summary

About Robert A. Karin at a glance

Robert A. Karin is an attorney based in New York, New York, practforg 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). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • 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

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

Practforg law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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 Robert A. Karin's law office located?
Robert A. Karin's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Davis+Gilbert LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
Where did Robert A. Karin go to law school?
Robert A. Karin earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (BS, 1975).
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What awards or recognition has Robert A. Karin receiandd?
Robert A. Karin's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Cornell University
- 1978
BS
Dartmouth College
- 1975

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law
- 2026

Bar Admissions

New York, New York

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