Walter Sage Jennings

Walter Sage Jennings

also known as Prevail Legal Group LLC

5.0
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 55 years

Landlord or tenant Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Landlord & Tenant, General Practice, Real Estate ... +2 more

420 Lexington Ave, Suite 300, New York, NY

About Walter

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Landlord or Tenant 50%

30 years | 5,000 cases

50%
Mediation 5%

11 years

5%
Real Estate 5%

30 years | 500 cases

5%
Residential Real Estate 5%

30 years | 500 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 55 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1971

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Prevail Legal Group LLC

420 Lexington Ave, Suite 300, New York, NY, 10170

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Walter Sage Jennings's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

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Showing 6 - 9 of 9 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Albert | April 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant

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 ap...proachable, 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.

Posted by Paula | March 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant

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 Walter C | May 22, 2015 | Landlord & Tenant

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, th...en 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.

Posted by james | May 22, 2015 | Landlord & Tenant

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 buildin...g (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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Walter Sage Jennings's Lawyer Endorsements

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Todd Nahins

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Nov 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. He is a competent trial lawyer who puts his clients first."

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Joel Levy

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Nov 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. extremely knowledgeable and very patient with explanations to clients"

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Lucas Ferrara

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Nov 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Walter is a capable advocate that I have known for several decades. I endorse him without reservation."

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Peter Axelrod

Landlord or tenant lawyer | 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."

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Stephen Somerstein

Landlord or tenant lawyer | 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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Elizabeth Jennings

Landlord or tenant lawyer

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Peter Axelrod

Landlord or tenant lawyer

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Lucas Ferrara

Landlord or tenant lawyer

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Steven Smollens

Landlord or tenant lawyer

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Bruce Weiner

Landlord or tenant lawyer

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Stephen Somerstein

Real estate lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

N/A

HDFC Recomended Firm, New York State HDFC Recomended Firm

Work Experience

1971 - Present

Principal, Law Office of Walter Jennings

Associations

New York City Bar Association

Member

Legal Aid Society

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Casey v Whitehouse Estates

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Education

1970

St John's University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1965

University of Hartford

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Tenant Talk Radio Show

Tenant Talk

N/A

Rent Strike

Harlem Tenants Association

Publications

2015

New York Times Talking Eviction

Languages

English

Activity

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