Barry J. Yellen

Granted, a commercial lease was signed without consulting an attorney. Drained of resources, there was no negotiating with the landlord. The landlord, while still receiving a reduced amount while the business was struggling, initiated an eviction. This lawyer recommended surrendering the keys. When a...sked if that would be the end of it, the answer was, "...unless he sues you". The suit was filed and this attorney had no success in bringing it to a close as there were still years on the lease. When finally it went to court, the attorney's brilliant insight was to say that the landlord would win. And the judgment was harsh (Full value of the lease and 9 percent appreciation every year). Eventually another lawyer was found who actually understood and worked WITH the client.