James B. Fishman

having begun the process with a highly unpleasant and far less competent attorney, I am so grateful to have found James Fishman, who made the entire experience as close to pleasant as a legal case can be. He knew exactly what needed to be done, exactly how to do it, and was at the same time respectf...ul of my time (and so, cost!), and was - as I knew he would be - ultimately successful. Cannot recommend him highly enough.

We hired Jamie in 2018 and he represented us for over seven years as the plaintiffs in a very complicated landlord tenant dispute to prove our apartment was rent stabilized. Jamie was incredibly knowledgable about the law, and also tenacious in his defense of our claim. His motions were timely and ...well written. We completely trusted his legal advice and knew he would not have us settle for anything that we were not completely comfortable with. He was always forthright and well-reasoned. He also knew when to push hard and when to try and find consensus among the parties. In the end, we decided a buy-out was our best option, but we never felt pushed into a decision. He is well respected by judges and attorneys on both sides of the aisle. When we told others in the legal field he was representing us they would often say I know of him, he is great. It was a pleasure to work with him all these years.

James Fishman came highly recommended to me when I needed legal help with my rent stabilized apartment in the West Village in NYC. He has specialized in landlord/tenant cases for over 40 years. I appreciated his knowledge, guidance, professionalism, work ethic and his excellent representation. He... went the distance with me and with a favorable outcome. Now, I can highly recommend him. Many thanks James!!

James Fishman helped us immensely when my mother was sued by her retail landlord in a hardball tactic designed to get her to sign an unfavorable extension. He was personable and understanding of our family dynamics. He was hard-nosed with the Landlord and got them to back off their suit. He was no...t afraid (as some lawyers are) to give us counsel and advice as to how best to proceed, and what to expect is we went to court. We were very pleased with James' representation and will hire him again if we need him.

I was seek Succession Rights due to family death. I contacted the landlord presenting proof of death and my entitlement. I was met with bullying, intimidation and rent checks that remained uncashed. I contacted James Fishman and am truly grateful. He is professional and knowledgeable. He has pat...iently listened to my situation and concerns; of which there were plenty. He has always responded promptly. With his vast knowledge he's explained exactly what my rights were as a tenant. His tenacity and hard work resulted in successfully attaining my rights. A great attorney.