Atty. Robert E. Helpern
Robert E. Helpern is a founding partner of the firm's Real Estate practice.
Real Estate Law Attorney · Serving New York, NY
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About Robert E. Helpern at a Glance
Robert E. Helpern is a real estate attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Tannenbaum Helpern. Admitted to practice in New York, New York State Bar Association. Educated at New York University (JD, 1971) and Brown University (BA). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers (2026). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert E. Helpern
- Robert E. Helpern is a founding partner of the firm's Real Estate practice
- For more than thirty years, Bob has leveraged his legal experience to identify key issues and craft creative solutions for clients including real estate funds, banks, developers, owners of commercial and multi-family properties, and tenants
- Bob has been involved in acquisitions and sales, leasing, joint ventures, mortgage and mezzanine financing, and restructuring of debt
- Representative clients include one of the largest owner/developers of shopping centers in the United States, one of the largest New York City hospitals, and private equity funds managed by former real estate partners from major law firms
- Bob has been selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers for the New York Metro Areas, beginning in 2006 through 2022, each year that selections were made
Practice Areas Explained
Robert E. Helpern's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert E. Helpern 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 E. Helpern
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 E. Helpern's practice in the field of real estate.
Focused Real Estate Practice
Concentrating on real estate means Robert E. Helpern'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 E. Helpern 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 E. Helpern Handles in New York
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