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Walter Sage Jennings

Landlord or tenant Attorney at New York, NY

5.0   13 reviews

also known as Law Offices of Walter Jennings P.C., Law office of Walter Jennings P.C.


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About Walter

Learn Walter’s areas of practice.

5
Practice areas
  1. Landlord or tenant
    80%

    27 years, 5,000 cases

  2. Commercial real estate
    5%

    27 years, 500 cases

  3. Mediation
    5%

    8 years

  4. Real estate
    5%

    27 years, 500 cases

  5. Residential real estate
    5%

    27 years, 500 cases

For over 40 years we have represented landlord tenant matters for residential and commercial tenants and property owners. We offer free consultations, a la carte legal services, as well as traditional retainer based services for clients in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens and Westchester. We also provide the option of fully digital legal services via email/video conference and telephone so clients do not need to miss work or even travel to NYC to handle their legal issue.  Please take a look at our reviews and reccomendations,  then give us a call to see how we can help.

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Licensed for 52 years
State NY
Status Currently Registered
Acquired 1971
Updated 11/17/2022

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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Law Office of Walter Jennings P.C.
420 Lexington Ave
Suite 300
New York, NY, 10170

Reviews

5.0 / 5.0
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Posted by Adrianne | March 17, 2022
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
helpful
I talked to walter on the phone today regarding an issue with my landlord. he was kind, patient, helpful and answered all my questions. i really liked him. thank you walter! i hope we don’t end up needing an attorney but if we do, we’d be lucky to have tou.
Response from Walter Jennings March 21, 2022
Adrianne thank you so much for your kind words. We strive to make calling us and discussing stressful situations as low stress and friendly as possible. I am glad I could help.
Posted by John | July 18, 2019
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Top expert in the field
Walter is extremely knowledgeable, he has a ton of experience and contacts. He got me a settlement very quickly and he is a super nice guy.
Response from Walter Jennings July 31, 2019
Thank you for your review and kind words. I appreciate your feedback.
Posted by anonymous | January 9, 2019
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
Great NYC Co-op/HDFC Representation
Since relatively few co-op buildings that fall within HDFC guidelines, I definitely wanted a lawyer who understood the program and its special regulations. After the initial, larger firm that I retained failed to make any progress with my HDFC case over a year, I retained Jennings's firm. My first lawyer--who has been interviewed by local news outlets for his HDFC expertise and listed as an NYC co-op specialist--had jeopardized my case with his negligence (my retainer was refunded). As a result, I faced a pending, time-sensitive notice without legal representation. Furthermore, as my case was not straightforward and required investigation, I found many lawyers could not estimate my case's potential cost or length. Walter Jennings and his daughter Elizabeth (who is also an attorney with his firm) were amazing. Serving as an intermediary between various third parties, they made more progress in one month than my initial attorney had been in a year. Ultimately, and due to Jennings's hard work, a court ruled in my favor. With a full-time Office Manager, the firm has always been receptive to my inquiries whether by phone or email. Moreover, they proactively updated me on case activities in contrast to my previous experiences with lawyers who I had to track down. Walter and Elizabeth had this knowledge, and I highly recommend their services to any potential client.
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Response from Walter Jennings March 13, 2019
Thank you for your review, I am glad we were able to help.
Posted by Katarina | November 13, 2018
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Excellent and timely advice
Walter Jennings has helped my husband and me with legal issues related to our apartment on three different ocassions. In each case, we have received professional, thorough, complete and kind counsel and guidance. Following Walter’s advice has helped us save money, time and difficulties. Walter is exceptionally well versed in his area of law and very patient and understanding.
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Response from Walter Jennings November 19, 2018
Thank you for your kind review. I am glad that I was able to help.
Posted by anonymous | March 13, 2017
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
EXCELLENT ATTORNEY
HANDLED MY CASE PROFESSIONALLY AND SWIFTLY. VERY EASY TO CONTACT AND VERY RESPONSIVE.
Posted by Robert | March 10, 2017
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Smart Attorney
This attorney has been around awhile and is very familiar with law and procedure. Keeps a bag of tricks in his office. Highly recommended
Posted by Albert | April 26, 2016
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Unwarranted back rents case
Walter handled my case with the landlord who was suing huge amounts for back rents that were already settled. He subpoenaed an individual who actually showed up to the trial date, he prepared document after document which were all integral to settling the case strongly in our favor. Walter is very approachable, always makes sure he is available for his clients at all times. Very diligent and erudite in his field. He explained complex systems and made us aware of many things in our lease agreement that we would have otherwise been oblivious to. After an 11 month long case, due to Walter's proper documentation the landlord had no choice but to settle.
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Posted by Paula | March 23, 2016
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Holdover case
Mr. Jennings was recommended by a friend who is a lawyer. He help us in evicting a roommate who was abusive and refuses to leave our apartment. Mr. Jennings was approachable and easy to talk to.
Posted by Claire | March 16, 2016
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Thank you!
Walter was fantastic! He did walk me through every step of the way, he had my back, and he looked after my best interests which is very important to me. We were successful. I am happy with his and his staff's services and I cannot praise him enough!
Posted by Phil W | June 22, 2015
Recommended !
I am a landlord of a small multifamily building in New York. Mr Jennings is knowledgable, helpful and responsive. I am glad to have him and his team on my side.
Posted by Beatriz | June 4, 2015
tenant-landlord commercial case
This is actually my first review ever but based on the quality of the service provided by Mr. Walter Jennings Law Firm, I had to take a minute and express my experience. Mr. Jennings was able to take my case against our commercial landlord at the last minute , I came into his office asking for help a day before we had to go to court. He was able to help us in two different cases at the same time, both last minute eviction notices. He save both restaurant from closing down. We were able to settle in a amicable with the landlords and Mr. Jennings taking in consideration our needs at the time. He was considerate of the bad time the restaurant was experiencing, due to the brutal weather we had this winter. He was able to negotiate in our favor the terms of payment our company could handle. Both cases were done in a Stipulation of Settlement matter . He solved both eviction cases in a timely matter, without wasting time going to court for months and saving us thousands of dollars in court and lawyers fee, which we could not afforded . And in the process saved the employees from losing a long term job. I will say the level of knowledge, their communication, their professionalism of Mr. Jennings firm was truly customer focused. I felt confident in the handling of both cases. I would definitely highly recommend his firm to anyone who is looking for great representation and looking for a place they can trust. Mr. Jennings is a lawyer with human compassion.
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Posted by james | May 22, 2015
30+ years
I have been a client of Walter since 1984. I was a young artist involved in a dispute with my landlord when he agreed to take my case. He continues to represent me today and I am grateful to him for his advice and expertise at every step along the way. I eventually became the owner of the building (and its 278 code violations) , restoring it and legalizing it, and on 3/25/2011 obtained the C of O from nyc dept of bldgs. This process took 17 yrs. I couldn't have done it without Walter.
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Posted by Walter C | May 22, 2015
You Can Put Your Trust In Walter
Walter has been representing our real estate management company in Manhattan for both Commercial and Residential Landlord / Tenant Court for over a decade. We have always found him to be knowledgeable, responsive and worthy of our trust. He listens to his client's needs, gives discerning advice, then takes appropriate action. Unlike some of our previous attorneys, he is not afraid to go to trial, which often results in better court approved stipulations than might otherwise be obtained. We have absolutely no hesitation recommending him for the types of services he has been providing us for years.
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Cost

Rates
  • Free Consultation 30 minutes
  • Retainer Always
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card

Resume

AVVO RATING 9.8 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Principal
  • Law Office of Walter Jennings
  • 1971 - Present

Education

  • St John's University School of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1970
  • University of Hartford
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 1965

Legal Cases

  • Casey v Whitehouse Estates

Associations

  • New York City Bar Association
  • Member
  • N/A
  • Legal Aid Society
  • Member
  • N/A

Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Peer Review Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2018
  • AV Preeminent Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2017
  • Peer Review Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2017
  • AV Preeminent Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2016
  • AV Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2015
  • AV Preeminent Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2014
  • AV Preeminent Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2013
  • HDFC Recomended Firm
  • New York State HDFC Recomended Firm
  • N/A
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Publications

Speaking Engagements

  • Tenant Talk Radio Show
  • Tenant Talk
  • 2015
  • Rent Strike
  • Harlem Tenants Association
  • N/A

Attorney endorsements

Received (5)
Given (6)
Endorse Walter
Landlord or tenant Attorney | Nov 20
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"I endorse this lawyer. He is a competent trial lawyer who puts his clients first."
Landlord or tenant Attorney | Nov 20
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer. extremely knowledgeable and very patient with explanations to clients"
Landlord or tenant Attorney | Nov 28
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Walter is a capable advocate that I have known for several decades. I endorse him without reservation."
Landlord or tenant Attorney | Sep 10
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"I have had many cases with Walter over the years. He is an able adversay and a strong opponent."
Landlord or tenant Attorney | Apr 12
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer. Walter Jennings is, perhaps, the leading landlord/ tenant lawyer in New York. He was a pioneer in protecting tenants' rights during the wave of co-operative conversions in the 1980's and 90's. No one is more knowledgeable in the complex intricacies of landlord/tenant law and procedure. He is the consummate specialist in the field. I have witnessed him achieve amazing results for his clients. I call him frequently for guidance and advice when I am handling a landlord/tenant case. It is always good advice and right on the money. He is extremely generous in sharing his expertise and time. When I run across a landlord/tenant case that is beyond my level of experience, I always refer it to Walter. Neither I nor my clients have ever been disappointed."
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