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Real Estate Law

377 Broadway 6th floor, New York, NY 10013, USA

Carlos Perez-Hall is a Partner of the firm and a member of its Board of Directors. He Co-heads the firms' Landlord/Tenant division and is responsible for the Firm's practice in Bronx County. He represents a range of property owners who own units subject to various regulations, including but not limited to the rent stabilization code, the rent control law, and various affordable housing programs. His clients range from residential and commercial properties, low income tax developments, supportive housing programs, Mitchell-Lama Cooperatives, Housing Development Finance Corporations, free market cooperatives and condo’s as well as small unregulated properties. He is intimately familiar with the various forms of section 8, city/state government subsidies. Most recently, he has helped his clients navigate the newly enacted Good Cause Eviction Law. Mr. Perez-Hall also defends property owners against lawsuits and code infractions issued by various administrative agencies in New York State and City, such as the Department of Housing Preservation and Development, the Department of Housing and Community Renewal, and the Department of Buildings. He is a member of the Puerto Rican Bar Association (PRBA) was the 58th President of the PRBA. He is also a member of the Bronx Bar Association and currently serves on its Judiciary Committee. Over his 8 years as Chair of the PRBA Judiciary Committee, Mr. Perez-Hall served on various judiciary committees and special task forces for the City Bar, New York State Bar, and (as a representative of the PRBA) several NYS Democratic Party judicial screening panels for Civil and Supreme Court. In 2025, Mr. Perez-Hall was appointed to the Housing Advisory Council for the 3rd time; (prior terms: 2013-2015 & 2019-2021). The Council is responsible for screening candidates who seek to be appointed as a Judge in the Housing Court of New York City as well as screening sitting Housing Court Judges who are seeking re appointment to the bench. Mr. Perez-Hall is also a former member of the Character and Fitness Committee for the First Department where he interviewed individuals seeking admission to the Bar.

Real Estate Law

11 Old Timber Trail, Boonton, NJ 07005, USA

Area of Practice: Civil Litigation, Corporate Law, Labor Law, Aviation Law & Construction Law Carmel J. Decker is a Partner with Harwood Lloyd, practicing in its Insurance Defense Litigation and Commercial Litigation Departments. Ms. Decker concentrates her practice in employment law, civil rights violations, construction law, corporate and contract law and insurance law. Ms. Decker’s employment law practice includes complex litigation in state and federal courts involving wrongful termination, sexual harassment/hostile work environment, discrimination, retaliation, breach of contract, corporate and business law, common-law claims, ERISA, CEPA, the New Jersey Law against Discrimination, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, hiring practices, restrictive covenants, employee handbooks and workplace torts. Ms. Decker represents companies, public entities and public employees in matters involving civil rights violations, negligence and police conduct. Ms. Decker also handles matters involving directors’ and officers’ liability, particularly employment and civil rights disputes. Ms. Decker lectures on employment matters including sexual harassment/hostile work environment discrimination, hiring practices and litigation of employment issues. Ms. Decker drafts employee handbooks, counsels clients on risk management and regulatory compliance and provides preventive counseling to employers on employment issues. Ms. Decker also appears in matters before the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Ms. Decker’s construction law practice includes complex multi-party litigation involving claims of construction defect, professional liability of architects and engineers and construction site accidents. As part of her construction defect practice, Ms. Decker handles matters involving claims of deficiencies in construction and design, latent construction defects, building code violations, breach of contract and insurance. Ms. Decker’s construction law practice encompasses matters arising on public, private, commercial and residential projects. Ms. Decker received her B.S., cum laude, in Business Administration from Montclair State College in 1978 and her J.D. from Seton Hall University School of Law in 1981. Ms. Decker is admitted to practice before the courts of the State of New Jersey (1982), the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey (1982) and the courts of the State of New York (1989). Ms. Decker is a member of the Federal Bar Association, the Bergen County Bar Association and the Professional Liability Underwriting Society.

Real Estate Law

813 S Carrollton Ave, New Orleans, LA 70118, USA

Carol A. Newman, Attorney at law, was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana. She is a graduate of St. Joseph Academy, a magna cum laude graduate from the University of New Orleans, and a 1984 Loyola Law School graduate receiving her juris doctorate degree. Ms. Newman began her private law practice in 1985 and has obtained extensive experience in the area of real estate law, providing closing services from a wide range of clients, such as the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, the Port of New Orleans, Habitat for Humanity, Neighborhood Development Foundation, the Housing Authority of New Orleans, numerous community development foundations, and thousands of residential and commercial real estate transactions. Because of her 37 years of experience and her commitment to the integrity of the law, Attorney Newman has been recognized by several State Courts as an expert witness in the area of real estate law. She has been a faculty member at numerous continuing legal education seminars speaking on such topics as "Wills and Estate Planning"... "How to Prepare a HUD-1 Settlement Statement"... "Real Estate Closings," etc... Ms. Newman also has extensive experience in the area of Wills and Estates. Attorney Newman litigates cases involving real estate, wills, the administration of estates, interdictions, tutorships, and related matters. Ms. Newman is also the owner of Newman Title Insurance Agency a full service to the agency for 34 years and is a licensed title insurance agent for First AmericanTitle Insurance Company and WFG National title Insurance Company, providing title insurance coverage to thousands of homeowners and businesses throughout the State of Louisiana. Attorney Newman is very active in the local community. She is a 2012 - 2013 National Top Ten Business Woman for the American Business Women's Association and a board member of the ABWA/LeCapitale Chapter (Baton Rouge), a c ommittee chair for the ABWA Crescent City Connnections League (New Orleans), a member of the Louisiana Land Title Association, a member of the New Orleans Metropolitan Association of Title Attorneys and a member of the Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity. Carol A. Newman, a Professional Law Corporation has a very professional legal team that includes experienced attorneys, as well as friendly and knowledgeable legal and notarial assistants. Her law firm understands the intricacies of family relationships and the importance of insuring a flawless and enjoyable experience for both buyers and sellers in a real estate transaction. The firm provides legal services for real estate, wills and estate planning designed to meet you and your family's needs. Her law firm also handles litigation that may arise to clear any real estate title issues and any adversarial issues that may arise during the probate process. Ms. Newman can even provide title insurance on any real estate transactions done at her law firm. Carol Newman Attorney at law has one goal - to provide you and your loved ones with well-deserved peace of mind.

Real Estate Law

3566 Henderson Dr, N/A, Jacksonville, NC 28546

Casey S. Starling is the managing partner of Starling Law Firm. Mr. Starling aids real estate clients by providing services for commercial and residential real estate transactions. These services include acquisitions and depositions, leases, finances, and refinances. Mr. Starling focuses his practice on the intricate aspects of commercial and residential real estate. Mr. Starling has been involved with the real estate community in Eastern North Carolina for more than 16 years. Additionally, Mr. Starling has completed innumerable real estate transactions. He is extremely knowledgeable with real estate development, real estate finance, property lending, asset management, asset purchases and sales, and residential as well as commercial leasing. He has completed numerous real estate and business transactions that entail various topics including mobile homes, estates, bankruptcies, purchase-money mortgages, seller financing, VA foreclosures, REO transactions, short-sale transactions, and bank foreclosures. Mr. Starling also comprehends and executes VA, FHA, Conventional, USDA, and hard-money financing. In addition to his real estate experience, Mr. Starling is an adept civil litigator. From complaints for monies owed to contractual disputes, he is dedicated to taking a hands-on approach to ensure his clients receive unrivaled representation in the courtroom. Finally, Mr. Starling represents homeowner associations and accepts landlord/tenant disputes that may arise from residential lease agreements.

Real Estate Law

2929 N 44th St, Phoenix, AZ 85018, USA

Catherine has practiced law in Arizona for more than 30 years, earning her the respect and referrals of the people in the community she serves. Representing clients in complex real estate and business matters, she has extensive experience with all aspects of private and commercial enterprises, from contract negotiation to litigation. Catherine is particularly skilled at providing positive outcomes in high-conflict cases, while always striving to keep her clients' costs down through effective dispute resolution. She believes in empowering clients to take charge of their legal matters by providing them with the benefit of her knowledge in order to make sound and successful decisions. She is often sought out by peers and other professionals for her sharp financial and legal analysis in areas of business contracts, financing and real estate transactions. Practice Highlights: Conduct trials, evidentiary hearings, motions practice, and discovery in federal, state and bankruptcy courts involving business, contract, real estate and banking (deficiency, guaranty, mortgage enforcement), Litigate claims of misrepresentation in real estate sales, Manage real estate portfolios of commercial and industrial properties, Resolve title claims, including easement, access, deposit claims and encroachments, Negotiate business purchases and sale transactions including financing, securitization and due diligence, Manage real estate acquisitions, sales, financing and leases of commercial and industrial properties including due diligence, title and appraisal reviews, Handle multi-property landlord/tenant matters including improvements, construction defects, payment applications, lien waivers, estoppels, and accounting audits. Education: Catherine Conner received her B.S. from Northern Arizona University and earned her MBA and law degrees from Arizona State University.