Hire the Best Real Estate Law Lawyers & Legal Professionals in New York

🏆TOP RATED PLUS🏆 $100+ Billion in deals over 20+ years. I started my career on Wall Street in Corporate, M&A, and Securities Laws. I now provide strategic legal counsel and business consulting tailored to high-stakes business initiatives as well as critical advice to startups and companies raising capital. 💬"Joe helped me buy back my company from my former partners and navigate difficult waters where soured friendships turned ugly. He was gracious and understanding, yet also highly astute, often saving me from myself. He was conscious of our budget and mindful of necessary next steps. He was time sensitive and readily available. He saved my business." 💬"I have consulted with Joe on several occasions myself and referred to him, and he has delivered above and beyond each time. He is extremely knowledgeable in his field, transparent, and very responsive. Highly recommend Raetzer PLLC!" 🔴CORE PRACTICE AREAS: Capital Raising: Structuring and preparing Private Placement Memorandums (PPMs), SAFE Notes, Convertible Notes, Promissory Notes, Bridge Notes, Warrants, Reg A, Reg CF, Reg D, and Reg S offerings. Business Consulting: Strategic review of current business, new business/product lines and market entrance. Business Transactions: Representing buyers and sellers in domestic and cross-border M&A. Startups and Growth-Stage Businesses: Formation, structuring, scaling, and preparing businesses for investment or acquisition. Exit Planning: Legal strategy and execution for business sales and investor exits. Strategic Advisory: Advising boards of directors, C-suite executives and founders on overall business strategy and business acquisition/disposition matters. 💬"Joe is incredibly knowledgeable and has been great to work with! He helped us initially with writing and reviewing our sales agreements and has become indispensable as we navigate a tricky situation with a finance merchant. Highly recommend" 💬"Outstanding legal expertise and absolutely great to work with. Highly recommend." 🔴LEGAL EXPERTISE: Structuring and negotiating complex M&A and capital markets transactions. Drafting core transactional documents: purchase agreements, subscription agreements, operating/shareholder agreements, and corporate governance materials. Advising on securities compliance, including Reg A, Reg D, and Reg S offerings, Blue Sky compliance, and SEC filings. Fund formation and structured finance: extensive experience with CDOs, CMBS/RMBS, and Investment Company Act issues. Partnering with senior management and boards to align legal strategies with business objectives. Collaborating with international counsel and multidisciplinary teams on multijurisdictional deals. 💬"Raetzer PLLC has been incredibly helpful for my business. Super honest, trustworthy and legitimate service! I will be hiring them again for my next acquisition deal." 💬"Professional service and extremely fast turn around. I enjoyed working with Joseph who drafted high quality contracts and I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a top notch service!" 🔴TRACK RECORD: Former Senior Associate Attorney at international Corporate M&A powerhouse Clifford Chance and top Corporate & Structured Finance law firm Thacher Proffitt & Wood both in Manhattan (New York City), where I represented investment banks, public and private companies, private equity sponsors, startups and hedge funds on strategic transactions. Closed and supported multi-billion-dollar deals across industries and jurisdictions. Delivered practical legal solutions to drive successful outcomes for clients ranging from startups to global financial institutions. I am licensed to practice law in New York and Texas. Corporate & Securities Attorney | Strategic Deal Advisor | M&A and Capital Raising Specialist 💬"Joseph Raetzer assisted me with drafting my asset purchase agreement. He provided excellent legal support for a fraction of the cost compared to a larger law firm." 💬"Joseph and the Raetzer PLLC team were exceptional — professional, responsive, and thorough from start to finish. They provided clear guidance, moved quickly, and made what could have been a complex process seamless. Highly recommend their firm for anyone seeking reliable and efficient legal support." 💬"Raetzer PLLC worked closely with us to successfully execute the lease for our new office on Wall Street, providing valuable counsel throughout the process. Joe is punctual, meticulous, and an exceptional attorney — highly professional and a pleasure to work with." 💬"Joe always kept my best interest at heart and helped me navigate a sensitive business contract. Highly recommended. Thanks again"

I am an attorney licensed in NY since 2009. In 2018 I moved my practice exclusively online and have been offering clients unbundled legal services ever since. My areas of expertise are Family Law, Civil Litigation, Contracts and Employment Law, but I am happy to discuss any legal issue you may have on your mind. Even if I do not know the answer, I can still help you find it! The "unbundled" services I offer include: legal research, case strategy sessions, guidance to pro se litigants, consultations, and legal writing. I am very passionate about the law, and will always go the extra mile to make sure the work I produce meets the expectations of my clients and surpasses those of my adversaries. I am also happy to review any legal documents written by an AI for a flat fee per page. Just so you have the peace of mind that there is some human oversight in the Process! Finally, I am fluent in Spanish and Portuguese, and able to translate and certify any documents (legal or otherwise) in those languages.

I am a lawyer with ten (10) years of experience. I am well versed in corporate law, contract drafting, brief drafting, motion drafting, and performing legal research. I graduated from Vermont Law School in 2012. I am a hardworking and dedicated professional who is willing to go the extra mile for my clients. Sincerely, Tom Caraco

I am a U.S. and Latam licensed attorney with experience across a broad spectrum of practice areas, including civil litigation, commercial disputes, personal injury, contract drafting, bankruptcy, family law, immigration, international law, international arbitration, real estate, and intellectual property. My career combines hands-on legal work with advanced research, case analysis, and drafting, enabling me to efficiently step into matters and provide immediate value. I have also worked extensively with modern case management systems and legal technology, streamlining workflows and reducing backlogs for high-volume practices. In addition to traditional legal services, I have developed expertise in industrial property, trademark registration and enforcement, licensing agreements, and technology law. I also provide legal support tailored for content creators, streamers, and digital entrepreneurs, including copyright protection, brand development, influencer agreements, platform compliance, and monetization strategies. Whether you require support in litigation, intellectual property protection, immigration filings, or complex cross-border matters, I can deliver practical solutions with a strategic perspective. Areas of Expertise: • Legal research and writing • Trademark Registration • Cross-border transactions and international arbitration • Drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery • Immigration petitions and filings • Workers’ compensation claims and hearings • Contract drafting, review, and negotiation • Bankruptcy support and creditor/debtor representation • Appeals and post-judgment matters • Industrial property, trademark, and patent law • Technology law and digital content compliance • Legal consulting and litigation support for streamers, content creators, and online businesses

I have thirty years of experience as a legal specialist. I managed a small law firm and was actively engaged in all aspects of the firm's business. I met with and interviewed clients of all backgrounds. I specialized in real estate law, administrative law, civil litigation and legalization of new and start-up businesses. I dealt extensively with the New York court system and with nearly all municipal and state governmental agencies. I supervised research projects for the law firm. I further possess extensive experience in personnel administration, having worked in the personnel area in both the public and private sector.

I am a New York licensed attorney with a distinguished background in delivering high-quality legal services. My experience includes working at the top-tier law firm Latham & Watkins, where I represented some of the nation's leading corporations in complex disputes and transactions. I earned my law degree from Fordham Law School, graduating near the top of my class. Now leading my own practice, I bring the same level of top-tier excellence to my clients' matters while minimizing their costs. I distinguish my practice in three key ways: 1. Holistic and practical approach: There are often a number of ways to tackle a legal problem. I work with my clients to choose the best strategy for them, whether it involves aggressive negotiation or litigation, or a more subtle or creative solution. 2. Advanced technology: I use advanced legal Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology tools, staying at the forefront of the legal AI tech revolution. AI allows me to streamline labor intensive tasks and to provide top-tier services at a fraction of the price. 3. Flexible pricing: I offer flexible pricing to suit my clients’ needs, including predetermined fixed prices, to keep costs down and eliminate cost uncertainty. My services focus on civil disputes (including property, contract and post-transaction disputes, negligence, fraud, real estate disputes, insurance disputes, personal injury, and more) I offer a free initial consultation and look forward to discussing your situation and how I may assist you with these or other matters.