Real Estate Litigation

The Law Office of Alexander Paykin, P.C. staff at work

Real estate assets are often a owner's most valuable investments and equity sources. When disputes threaten those property rights and interests, you need a competent litigation team to forcefully advocate on your behalf. 


At The Law Office of Alexander Paykin, P.C., our real estate litigators focus on the unique challenges involved in real estate controversies. We deploy case-tested strategies and unparalleled litigation skills to safeguard your real estate investments, projects, interests and holdings through every phase of conflict.


Our attorneys provide strong representation for property owners, developers, commercial tenants, contractors and others in high-stakes real estate matters spanning:


Contract/Transaction Disputes

- Breach of Contract

- Specific Performance & Return of Contract Deposits

- Title Claims

- Boundary Line Disputes

- Fraud & Misrepresentation Claims


Title & Ownership Disputes

- Adverse Possession

- Quiet Title Actions

- Partition Actions

- Boundary Line Disputes

- Constructive Trusts


Foreclosure Litigation

- Lender Representation

- Foreclosure Defense

- Judgment Creditor Surplus Money Claims


Landlord/Tenant Litigation  

- Holdover & Nonpayment Eviction Proceedings

- Lease Agreement Breaches & Enforcement Actions

- Habitability Claims


No matter your real estate litigation needs, our dedicated team has the real-world experience and legal acumen to protect your rights and interests.


Stephen Gurfinkel, Esq., The Law Office of Alexander Paykin, P.C.

Our real estate litigation team consists of attorneys who routinely handle cases before local, state and federal courts as well as administrative tribunals. We also regularly defend our clients' rights in arbitration and mediation.


Our real estate-focused practice group covers the full litigation lifecycle from demand letters and pre-litigation strategy through appeals and post-judgment enforcement.  We employ the latest technology and efficient staffing approaches to deliver exceptional service and value. Our lawyers also have an enviable track record, securing substantial wins in both state and federal courts, but even more so, in mediation, arbitration and settlement.


While we relentlessly pursue our clients' objectives through litigation when necessary, we also provide candid advice to pursue settlement when it better serves our clients' legal and business interests.  Our goal is the best possible outcome for our clients' unique situation.


To learn more about our real estate litigation services and capabilities, we invite you to schedule a consultation with our experienced attorneys.

No matter the complexity, monetary value, or opposition you face, our firm has the resources and talent to vigorously represent your interests. Our attorneys work relentlessly to position your case for the best possible outcome through litigation.


The Law Office of Alexander Paykin, P.C. can assist with all litigation matters in the New York State Courts in New York, Queens, Kings, Bronx, Richmond, Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, Rockland and Dutchess Counties and appeals to the 1st and 2nd Departments of the Appellate Division.

Our office can also handle actions pending in the United States District and Bankruptcy Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York as well as appeals to the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals, arbitration with the American Arbitration Association and commercial disputes in the AIFC Court in Kazakhstan.