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Commission Agreements Conditioned Upon Verbal Agreements of Sale

INSIGHTS | By: | April 24, 2018

The Appellate Division, Second Department recently issued an interesting decision concerning brokerage commissions in Regency Homes Realty Group, Inc. v. Leo and Laura, LLC, 155 A.D.3d 1075, 1077 (2d Dept. 2017). The case illustrates that, although a brokerage...

Collecting Unpaid Commissions – The Law Can Help You

INSIGHTS | By: | April 23, 2018

One of the occupational hazards faced by brokers is the fight to recover a commission after a transaction has been successfully completed. When a seller or landlord fails to pay the broker’s fee, the New York Real Property Law and, under some circumstances, the...

What Is Adverse Possession?

INSIGHTS | By: | August 15, 2017

Adverse Possession is when a person makes a claim to real property not based on buying it or receiving a deed for it but because they have possessed or occupied the property in a manner adverse to the true owner. The concept, dating back in English history, is that a...

Renting Your Home in the Town of Southampton

INSIGHTS | By: | October 15, 2015

If you own a home within the Town of Southampton and want to rent your home, whether it be annually, seasonally or monthly, it is imperative that you apply for and obtain a rental permit from the Town. If you already have rented your home without having obtained a...

Twomey Latham Continues Pro Bono Work

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT | August 10, 2015

Senior partner David Dubin along with associate Alexandra Halsey Storch volunteered their legal services to three residents of the Town of Southampton in connection with Southampton’s affordable housing program. The attorneys have been representing the soon to...

Christopher Kelley Super Lawyer Recognition

NEWS | December 5, 2013

Senior Partner Christopher D. Kelley has been recognized in the 2013 New York Metropolitan area’s “Super Lawyers” in the practice area of real estate. Mr. Kelley’s practice involves real estate transactions, land use and real estate litigation at both the trial...

Stephen Latham Selected for Super Lawyer Recognition

NEWS | December 5, 2013

Senior Partner Stephen B. Latham has been recognized in the 2013 New York Metropolitan area’s “Super Lawyers” in the practice area of real estate. Mr. Latham’s practice is concentrated in the areas of commercial and residential real estate development, as well...

John Shea Selected for “Top Rated Real Estate Attorneys” Recognition

NEWS | November 26, 2013

Senior Partner John Shea has been selected as one of the “Top Rated Lawyers in Real Estate Law” by Martindale-Hubbell. Mr. Shea’s practice involves real estate transactions of all kinds, as well as zoning, construction, and litigation related to each of...
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