Tolman Smyth Llp

Tolman Smyth LLP, a boutique law firm in New York City, specializes in real estate and construction law. Our clients include owners of multi-family residential buildings, commercial property owners, and potential building owner/operators seeking to acquire property in New York City. We also represent developers, construction managers, general contractors, residential and commercial landlords, as well as managing agents. Tolman Smyth’s practice encompasses all areas of owner representation within the landlord-tenant relationship in both the residential (rent regulated and non-regulated) and commercial context. The Firm’s focus in the residential landlord tenant area is concentrated on summary eviction proceedings brought by owners involving lack of primary residence, unauthorized subtenancies, and various nuisance/ illegal acts issues. Tolman Smyth practices in all courts of the City of New York, at both the trial and appellate levels. Rest assured, our clients know if issues arise within their properties, we are experienced in dealing with matters before various agencies which govern and regulate properties owned and/or operated in New York City. Because litigation is costly and often needlessly protracted, we utilize our investigation skills and our settlement expertise to thwart litigation whenever possible.