Melvin Monachan is the founder of The Law Office of Melvin Monachan, PLLC, a full service, real estate law firm representing individuals, investors and corporate entities in all aspects of real estate law.
On the transactional side, Melvin represents purchasers and sellers of coops, condos and houses from the pre-contract due diligence through closing. He also represents landlords and tenants in the review, drafting and negotiation residential and commercial leases.
On the litigation side, Melvin represents individuals and corporations in the Civil Court, Housing Court, Supreme Court, and Appellate term and Appellate division of the State of New York. These matters include items related to staying foreclosure auctions, landlord and tenant disputes, breach of contract, disputes related to contract deposits, coop corporation and condo association disputes, fraud claims, and boundary disputes and easements.
Prior to opening his own firm, Melvin worked as an associate at a general law practice firm. Before that, he was a law clerk and paralegal for many years working for a variety of firms with different practice areas including: litigation, general business law, real estate litigation law, foreclosure defense, trust and estate law, and personal injury. Melvin's prior experience at a wide array of law firms with varying practice areas gives Melvin the ability to bring a broad base of experience to each real estate matter he works on.
Whether the matter involves drafting a contract, or commencing a lawsuit, Melvin Monachan brings his experience and knowledge to provide personalized service at an affordable price to his current clients.
Bar Admissions
New York (state and federal)
Professional Affiliations
Association of the Bar of the City of New York
New York State Bar Association
American Bar Association
New York State Real Property Law Section
Education
Pace University School of Law School, White Plains, New York- J.D. Cum Laude
Pace University Lubin School of Business, New York, New York - M.B.A. Cum Laude
Saint John's University, Jamaica, New York - B.A. Magna Cum Laude
Practice areas
When financial circumstances puts property at risk, protecting the home or other property from foreclosure becomes on of the most important legal concerns an owner can have.
For homeowners and commercial investors alike, real property transactions represent significant investments of time, money and resources.
The roles of a landlord and tenant are very different, but both depend on each other. Disputes over rental agreements can arise when language written in the agreement isn't clear and concise.
The firm has represented hundreds of clients as a real estate attorney in the purchase and sale of their cooperative apartments, condominium apartments and houses.
Languages spoken
English, Malayalam, Spanish
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| NY | Currently registered | 2016 | 06/05/2022 |
| Legal answers | 0 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Litigation Attorney | McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC | 2016 - 2016 |
| Law Clerk | McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC | 2012 - 2015 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Nassau County Bar Association - Committee on Lawyer Referral Service | Member | 2018 - Present |
| Queens County Bar Association | Member | 2017 - Present |
| Nassau County Bar Association | Member | 2017 - Present |
| American Bar Association | Member | 2016 - Present |
| New York State Bar Association | Member | 2016 - Present |
| New York City Bar Association | Member | 2016 - Present |
| New York State Bar Association, Real Property Law Section | Member | 2018 - 2018 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Pace University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2014 |
| Pace University Lubin School of Business | Masters of Business Administration | 2014 |
| St John's University | BS - Bachelor of Science | 2010 |
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