Profile
Whether you are a global investor in real estate, navigating the second home market, or purchasing for the first time, look to Cassin as your trusted partner for residential real estate matters. Our practice was built to put our real estate prowess to work for individuals and families.
With offices in Manhattan and Westchester County, our goal is to achieve your desired outcome while making the process as stress-free for you as possible. We provide a full suite of services for clients buying or selling a residential property located in New York City, Westchester and the Hudson Valley, and Long Island.
THE RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE GROUP
Attorney Steven Ebert is the Partner in charge of our residential real estate group and has a deep background in representing purchasers, seller, lenders, condominium associations and co-ops in all types of real estate transactions. He regularly advises clients on tax saving techniques such as IRC Section 1031 Like-Kind Exchanges for investors and navigating the complex requirements of FIRPTA for international clients. Mr. Ebert received his Juris Doctor from the University of Pennsylvania Law School, his Masters in Governmental Administration from the Fels Center of Government at the University of Pennsylvania as well as his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, cum laude, from the University of Pennsylvania. Mr. Ebert is currently co-host of “Eye on Real Estate,” a weekly radio show and podcast on AM970, addressing the latest issues impacting the real estate market. He has been annually recognized by Super Lawyers (2014-present) and he also received a Certificate of Appreciation from the U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Marshals Service.
CASSIN & CASSIN LLP – THE FIRM
From our firm’s deep history and expertise, to our distinctive structure, Cassin & Cassin LLP (“Cassin”) is built to deliver legal solutions efficiently and effectively for clients.
OUR HISTORY
Now in its third decade, Cassin is a known name in the world of residential and commercial real estate transactions. We represent individuals, lending institutions, investment funds, and small to medium-size companies in all aspects of real estate including financing, buying, selling, leasing and development.
As our clients’ needs have evolved, we have expanded the services we offer. We counsel individual private clients in need of residential real estate financing, estate planning and administration as well as complex matters in development and tax credit lending. We also represent private foundations and take on a variety of pro bono projects throughout the year.
Our attorneys share two common priorities: deliver high-quality legal counsel and work in a way that best serves our clients’ needs. Our partners, who have spent decades in agency lending, commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS), and real estate transactions, handle all clients personally. They strategize on every matter, carefully considering trends in the overall real estate market, and make sure each deal closes efficiently and cost-effectively.
THE CASSIN DISTINCTION
This boutique-style service, combined with the depth of our bench and industry experience, has made us the firm of choice for lenders, developers and other members of the real estate industry throughout the country. Here’s what makes us different:
The expertise of a national firm, with the service of a boutique. Our firm is similar in size as the real estate practices of many national law firms, with comparable depth—and often more because of our focus on transactional commercial real estate.
A finger on the pulse of the lending market. With contacts throughout many areas of real estate finance—including the agency, CMBS, private equity, and life insurance sectors—and dozens of deals in progress at any given moment, we have a holistic view of the lending market.
Working partners. All of our partners are working partners who are hands-on in every deal. They’re not only directly accessible to clients when questions arise, but they also encourage clients to reach out to them at any time.
Support for other aspects of our clients’ lives. We offer our real estate clients a full range of personal client services, including sophisticated estate planning, fiduciary representation for estates and trusts, as well as charitable planning.