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

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Adrianne | March 17, 2022 | Landlord & Tenant

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.

Walter Jennings

Replied last 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 31, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

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.

Walter Jennings

Replied last July 31, 2019

Thank you for your review and kind words. I appreciate your feedback.

Posted by anonymous | March 13, 2019 | Residential

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 la...wyer--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.

Walter Jennings

Replied last March 13, 2019

Thank you for your review, I am glad we were able to help.

Posted by Katarina | November 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

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.

Walter Jennings

Replied last November 19, 2018

Thank you for your kind review. I am glad that I was able to help.

Posted by Robert | March 10, 2017 | 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

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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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