Atty. Robert E. Sandler
Robert Sandler is a partner in the real estate and retail practice groups. He chairs the firm’s retail practice group.
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Robert E. Sandler is a real estate attorney based in Uniondale, New York, practicing at Farrell Fritz PC. Admitted to practice in New York, United States, New Jersey, United States, New Jersey, United States District Court, and United States, District Court of Appeals Second Circuit. Educated at St. John's University (J.D., 1987) and American University (BA, 1975). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating (2026). Serves clients in Uniondale, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Robert Sandler is a partner in the real estate and retail practice groups
- He chairs the firm’s retail practice group
- Mr. Sandler represents commercial landlords and retail and office tenants
- He focuses on leasing and real estate development
- His practice includes financing, acquisitions, tax deferred exchanges, co-ops, condominiums and other residential development
- Over the past several years, he has represented various clients in connection with multi-state leasing and acquisitions
- Prior to joining Farrell Fritz in 1991, Mr. Sandler was a real estate associate at a New Jersey law firm
- He also worked in the Northeast regional real estate department of The Southland Corporation, where he was responsible for site selection, development and leasing activities
- Mr. Sandler was selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America in 2013-2017 in the field of Real Estate Law
- He was featured in Long Island Business News’ “Ones to Watch in Law” in 2012
- Mr. Sandler is on the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors for the Farmingdale College Foundation
- He is a member of the Nassau County Bar Association and the International Council of Shopping Centers
- He is a founding board member of The Retail Network, Inc. Mr. Sandler graduated from St. John’s University Law School in 1987 and from Hunter College with a Masters Degree in Urban Planning in 1978
- He received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1975 from American University
- Mr. Sandler is admitted to practice in New York, New Jersey, the United States District Court of New Jersey, and the New York and United States District Court of Appeals Second Circuit
- Mr. Sandler has an AV Preeminent Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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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 Uniondale 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.
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