Dean M. Roberts, Chair of the firm’s New York Real Estate & Finance Law Practice Group, oversees and coordinates a diverse group of real estate attorneys and support professionals who handle all matters relating to real estate in the state of New York. Prior to joining the firm by way of a merger in 2006, he was the managing partner of Szold & Brandwen, a law firm founded in 1924, which had been involved in the development of cooperatives (co-ops) for over 80 years.
Dean has represented real estate entities for more than 30 years in all facets of legal issues affecting individuals and legal entities that own, develop, or manage real estate assets. His practice is a hybrid of corporate, litigation, and transactional services on behalf of his clients. Dean is well established as one of the elite condominium and co-op attorneys in New York, including being one of the foremost Mitchell Lama and regulated co-op attorneys in the city.
Outside of the firm, Dean supports diverse and moderate-income housing developments as the pro bono general counsel to the Coordinating Council of Cooperatives, President of the United Housing Foundation and as a director of the Cooperative Development Fund Board of Advisors as well as other housing programs.
Dean Roberts Quoted by Brick Underground
Dean Roberts Quoted by Brick Underground
Dean Roberts Speaks at Coordinating Council of Cooperatives of Greater New York Virtual Meeting
Dean Roberts Presents Estates and Trusts Webinar for Morningside Gardens Co-op Shareholders
Dean Roberts Speaks Nationally to Co-ops, Condos, and HOAs About Meeting Remotely in the New Normal
Dean Roberts to Present on Estate Planning and Trust Ownership for Co-op Shareholders
Dean Roberts to Speak on the Tenant Protection Act of 2019
Dean Roberts to Speak on Cyber and Internet Issues
Dean Roberts Master Class Lecture for HABITATU
Dean Roberts to Present on Estates and Trusts for Co-op Shareholders
Dean Roberts Speaks at Meeting of Coordinating Council of Cooperatives
Dean Roberts Participates in Interactive Panel Discussion on Cooperative and Condominium Law
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Dean M. Roberts Speaks to CPAs About New York Condos and Co-Ops
Dean M. Roberts Elected as Chair of Charitable Innovation Fund for Cooperatives
Dean Roberts Speaks at Meeting of Coordinating Council of Cooperatives
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