AWARD WINNERS

Real Estate

Real Estate

GILBERT L. BALANOFF Founding Partner The Law Offices of Gilbert L. Balanoff, P.C.

Gilbert L. Balanoff has been practicing law for 49 years. His law firm represents clients in all aspects of divorce/matrimonial and family law matters.

He is admitted to practice law in the state of New York, before the Federal Courts of the Eastern and Southern Districts, Second Circuit Court of Appeals of New York and the Third Circuit Federal Court in Pennsylvania. He is a member of the New York State and Nassau County Bar Associations’ Matrimonial Committees and has been a member and lecturer for the Nassau County and New York State Bar Association. During his over 25 years as a member of the Nassau County Grievance Committee, he has served terms as its chairperson and was appointed to the Appellate Division Second Department’s Tenth Judicial District Grievance Committee.

Gilbert is highly regarded as a skillful strategist and aggressive litigator and has represented those within the legal profession. No matter how sensitive or complex the issues may be, his main focus is bringing the matter to a swift and equitable resolution.

His extensive work has been recognized by Martindale-Hubbell as having brought him to the pinnacle of professional excellence and has earned him the highest possible rating as a Preeminent Attorney in both legal ability and ethical standards.

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What/Who inspired you to be on the path you’re on today?

Real estate transactions, residential and commercial, have been a part of my practice for most of my career. In 2016 my daughter, Tiffany Balanoff, got her real estate license. This naturally led to more real estate transactions becoming part of my practice. I currently work with several real estate agents on a regular basis and I am always happy to be there for them and our clients.

MATTHEW E. KASINDORF Partner & Co-Chair

Meister

Seelig & Fein PLLC

Matthew Kasindorf is the Chair of the Meister Seelig & Fein PLLC ’s Real Estate Group. He is an accomplished transactional lawyer specializing in sophisticated real estate and investment ventures in New York and throughout the United States. Matthew counsels clients in the formation, syndication, acquisition, financing, development, sale and leasing of all real estate asset classes. He has extensive experience in crafting joint ventures, investment funds and other strategic alliances with particular emphasis on business, tax and finance issues.

Matthew’s team handles single asset and portfolio real estate acquisitions and sales, sophisticated financing transactions including securitized mortgages, multitranche mezzanine loans and preferred equity transactions, fund formation, new construction, ground lease negotiation and development, office, industrial and retail leasing for both landlords and tenants, workouts and foreclosures, co-op and condominium development and conversions and air rights and zoning matters.

“Award for Teaching Excellence”. He is considered such a dynamic advisor that he is also invited to lecture at NYU’s Real Estate Development and Asset Management Institutes, catering to the most serious investors and real estate professionals from the U.S. and around the world. Matthew is well known as the Chief Networking Officer (“CNO”), and spends a significant amount of time teaching others how to effectively network in the real estate industry. He is the developer of “Atomic Networking®”, a lecture series focused on creating success for all members of the real estate community.

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What/who inspired you to be on the path you’re on today?

I was always self-motivated, but the love and support of my wife, Susan and daughters, Amanda and Erica have been endlessly motivating.

Jared Kaplan is the managing member of Kaplan, DiTrapani, Faria & Rabanipour LLP, a partner in Kaplan Lawyers PC and the owner of Appellate Land Services. Jared represents both large financial institutions and private lenders in both residential and commercial transactions. He also represents buyers and sellers of residential and commercial properties while also providing guidance on structure and set up of corporate entities.

A graduate of the University of Maryland and New York Law School, he also serves on the Board of Trustee for Children’s Medical Fund, the fundraising arm of Cohen Children’s Hospital and the M Club, the University of Maryland’s Athlete Alumni Association.

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What has been your greatest achievement(s) of 2022?

Establishing Appellate National Title, an expansion of my title company Appellate Land Services to a national level by adding 36 additional state licenses.

Andrew S. Nachamie is the principal of the Law Firm of Andrew S. Nachamie, P.C.. He is admitted to practice in New York, New Jersey and the District of Columbia as well as the Supreme Court of the United States, United States Court of Military Appeals, United States District Court – Eastern District of New York and the United States District Court – State of New Jersey. Andrew has been in private practice since 1988.

He attended Penn State University, graduating with a degree in Accounting and receiving a Juris Doctor from Hofstra University School of Law.

He is currently on the Board of Directors of the Merrick Chamber of Commerce, Member of the Merrick Club of Kiwanis International, Penn State Alumni Association and has been active in the local Little League Organization and as coach of his children’s baseball and softball teams. He has been honored by the Nassau Council of Chambers as Merrick Chamber of Commerce Small Businessperson of the Year and is proud to be a Sponsor of the South Shore Chapter of LIBOR. He has been on panels for seminars on various topics concerning Residential Real Estate.

The Law Firm of Andrew S. Nachamie, P.C. would not be where it is today without the support and effort of 2 very special people. Gone but never forgotten are Stuart W. Nachamie, ESQ., and Bonnie S. Nachamie, P.C..

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What/Who inspired you to be on the path you’re on today?

My family was the main inspiration and set the foundation for my path in life. My parents and my sister taught me the importance of working hard, helping people, showing compassion and supporting the community. I have tried to apply these concepts in all facets of life and to my conduct and actions, both professionally and personally.

SCOTT A. NEWMARK Partner & Co-Chair

Meister Seelig & Fein PLLC

Scott Newmark is a partner at Meister Seelig & Fein (MSF) and co-chair of the firm’s Real Estate Group. Scott is active in all aspects of the firm’s real estate practice, including sales and acquisitions, leasing, financing, loan workouts and deal restructuring and condominium and cooperative offerings. Scott’s clients range from institutional property owners, developers and tenants to young entrepreneurs who may be entering into their first purchase or lease and need the guidance Scott’s years of expertise can provide.

Scott’s real estate expertise is leveraged regularly by MSF’s litigators to analyze causes of action and potential defenses in complex real estate litigations.