Atty. Robert L. Bachner
Robert L. Bachner is a lawyer practicing real estate and governmental relations, real estate, trusts and estates and 1 other area of law.
Real Estate & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 67+ Years Experience
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About Robert L. Bachner at a Glance
Robert L. Bachner is a Senior Counsel based in New York, New York, practicing at Phillips Nizer LLP. They have 67+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1959. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, and real estate. Admitted to practice in New York (1959). Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1958) and Harvard University (A.B., 1955). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Professional Memberships: •Association of the Bar of the City of New York •New York State Bar Association •BNA Tax Mgmt and Real Estate Advisory Board •The Appleseed Foundation, Member of the Board of Trustees •National Council of Environmental Defense Foreign Language Competencies: •French. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert L. Bachner
- Robert L. Bachner is a lawyer practicing real estate and governmental relations, real estate, trusts and estates and 1 other area of law
- Robert received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1955, and has been licensed for 67 years
- Robert practices at Phillips Nizer LLP in New York, NY
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Robert L. Bachner's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert L. Bachner handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Trusts in New York
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Estate Planning & Probate in New York
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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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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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose Robert L. Bachner
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 L. Bachner's practice in the field of trusts, estate planning, and real estate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert L. Bachner brings 67+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trusts, estate planning, and real estate, Robert L. Bachner can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Robert L. Bachner 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 L. Bachner Handles in New York
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