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Matthew Tannenbaum

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  • Garden City, NY
  • Licensed for 31 years
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Matthew Tannenbaum
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About Matthew

The Law office of Matthew K. Tannenbaum is a general practice concentrating in Real Estate Transactions, Landlord/Tenant, Lender Representation, Civil and Estate Litigation, Wills, Probate and Estate Planning.

In the area of Real Estate Transactions I represent Buyers and Sellers of Residential and Commercial Properties, Lending Institutions and Title Companies. Many of my clients are Real Estate investors looking to leverage their position due to market conditions. This includes short sale payoff, the purchase of foreclosures and bank owned properties or "REO's" as well as tax deed redemptions. My office also handles the Purchase or Sale of businesses, Commercial leasing, Real Estate/Title litigation, loan workouts, and foreclosure defense matters.

 As an ancillary  to my real estate practice I often find myself reprsenting parties in both the Surrogates and Landlord Tenant Courts. We often represent Sellers who need to sell a property due to a death in the family.  This allows for a cost savings to  the client who  now does not have to retain seperate counsel  to handle the Surrogates Court proceedings. 

In the area of Landlord Tenant Court I represent both Commercial and Residential Landlords and Tenants in non payment and holdover proceedings. My relationships and experience in these Courts have allowed me to obtain favorable dispositions of these cases. 

My goal is to provide an high level of service to clients at an affordable price in a congienial atmosphere. I am able to do this by utilizing the latest technology so that I am able to connect with clients and their files whether I am in court, on the road, at a closing or at home.
My Garden City office is located near Roosevelt Field Mall right off the Meadowbrook Parkway and offers plenty of free parking.

 Admitted to New York State Bar and United States District Courts, Southern and Eastern Districts

Practice areas

  1. Landlord or tenant: 30%

    Representing both Landlords and Tenants in summary disposes proceedings in Nassau and Suffolk Counties

    31 years, 5,000 cases

  2. Real estate: 30%

    Representing Buyers and Sellers of both residential and commercial Real Estate in the NY Metropolitan area as well as Lenders.

    31 years, 10,000 cases

  3. Litigation: 15%

    Real Estate and Estate based litigation including but not limited to specific performance, partition, ejectment and quiet title actions, boundary line disputes and Will challenges.

    2,000 cases

  4. Probate: 15%

    Drafting wills and estate plans as well as probate and administration filings in the local Surrogates Court

    31 years, 500 cases

  5. Criminal defense: 5%

    Representing defendants in the local criminal courts with regards to misdemeanors and felony charges

    500 cases

  6. Speeding and traffic ticket: 5%

    representing motorists accused of traffic violations in the local traffic Courts

    31 years, 2,000 cases

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

825 East Gate Blvd.,
Suite 308
Garden City, NY, 11530-2141

Website
http://www.mtanlaw.com/ 

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
NYCurrently registered 199002/24/2022
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers218
Legal guides1
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate Granted
Certificate of AppreciationNassau County Bar Association, Associates Access to Justice Program2016
Certificate of AppreciationNassau County Bar Association, Associates Access to Justice Program2015
Outstanding Supporter of the YearAll Saints Church2000
work experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
AttorneyLaw office of Matthew K. Tannenbaum2010 - Present
AttorneyJanus & Tannenbaum, PC2005 - 2010
AttorneyLaw office of Matthew Tannenbaum2001 - 2005
AssociateLaw office of Herman Israel Fleischman1991 - 2001
Law Clerk/AttorneyGandin, Shotsky and Rappaport, PC1988 - 1991
associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
North Shore Business AllianceVice President2013 - 2017
publications
Publication nameTitleDate
ISBN: 978-1-941645-70-3Common Sense Guide to Buying Homes in NY2016
education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Touro College - Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law CenterJD - Juris Doctor1990
State University of New York, AlbanyBA - Bachelor of Arts1987
speaking engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Great Neck, NYTime of the essence closings and the myth of the 30 day extension2014
Laffey Fine Homes, Westbury, NYTime of the essence closings and the myth of the 30 day extension2014
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Manhasset NYUnderstanding 1031 tax defered exchanges2013
legal cases
Case nameOutcome
Retained Realty vs. Malekan citation to followthe Court agreed with Respondent contention that the deed attached to the 10-day predicate notice was improperly certified and dismissed the case. petitioinbers
Milazzo vs. Kim; 61 Misc.3d 570 (2018); 61 Misc.3d 570 (2018); 2018 NY Slip Op 28279This court concluded that respondent Kyung-Ah Kim is estopped from claiming that service upon her husband Songyol Kim is improper service.
Wells Fargo Bank, NA v. IPA Asset Mgt. III, LLC, 2013 Slip Op 07725Order Affirmed, decision for Respondent

Reviews

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Syracuse Real Estate Closing

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Matt handled my home closing

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Real professional

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Watching him at work was like a scene out the movie a few good and matt was tom cruise he is a awesome lawyer

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Matthew Tannenbaum's response: Billy, thank yo u for nice review. i am happy i was able to get a quick result for you after so many delays Matt

COVID Eviction

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Matthew Tannenbaum's response: Chris thank you for the review, it was a pleasure to be of service. Matt

Pleasure to Work With

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All our real estate needs

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Matthew Tannenbaum's response: Keith and Melanie Donna and I enjoyed working with you, thank you for the kind review, good luck in the new home. Matt

Home closing

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Matthew Tannenbaum's response: Sean and Jenna Thank you for the nice review Matt

Responsive and Competent

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Matthew Tannenbaum's response: Tom and Whitney Donna and I enjoyed working with you and helping you purchase your new home. please call me when you are ready to fire up the BBQ or go out on the boat. Matt

Highly Recommend Matt Tannenbaum for Your Closing

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Matthew Tannenbaum's response: Thank you for the kind review
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Lawyer Richard J. Chertock

Richard Chertock, Real estate Attorney on Feb 12, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I endorse this lawyer. Matthew is very knowledgable and a pleasure to work with. He always fights for his clients best interest but does so in a manner which is non-confrontational and most likely to succeeded. He s an excellent advocate for his clients and he gets the job done. I highly recommend him.

Lawyer Anthony Vincent Falcone

Anthony Falcone, Real estate Attorney on Oct 29, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I endorse this lawyer. Not only have I worked with Matt on several cases on a professional level but I have hired him personally on three different occasions because of his zealous representation and no nonsense approach, he ensured that our interests were protected. I have heard nothing but great things from any of my clients who have hired Matt and I will continue to refer him now and in the future.

Lawyer Joshua Botesazan

Joshua Botesazan, Real estate Attorney on Sep 14, 2021
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I endorse this lawyer.

Lawyer Charles R Gueli

Charles Gueli, Landlord or tenant Attorney on Mar 19, 2021
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. I’ve known Matt for many years. Simply put, if he’ll take your case, hire him. Matt is sharp and dedicated – he knows when to talk and when to fight. I urge you to call him before hiring any other lawyer.

Lawyer Hui Zeng

Hui Zeng, Litigation Attorney on Aug 26, 2020
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

Lawyer Somair Syed Alam

Somair Alam, Speeding and traffic ticket Attorney on Feb 11, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.

Lawyer Steven D. Kommor

Steven Kommor, Unknown Attorney on Jul 27, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I have had the opportunity to work with Mr. Tannenbaum as well as refer several of my client's to him who have specialized legal needs in the field of Mr. Tannenbaum expertise. He is an exceptional attorney with tremendous knowledge and experience. I would not hesitate using him for my own personal legal needs.

Lawyer Anthony Vincent Falcone

Anthony Falcone, Real estate Attorney on Oct 29, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I endorse this lawyer. Not only have I worked with Matt on several cases on a professional level but I have hired him personally on three different occasions because of his zealous representation and no nonsense approach, he ensured that our interests were protected. I have heard nothing but great things from any of my clients who have hired Matt and I will continue to refer him now and in the future.

Lawyer Christopher Daniel Leroi

Christopher Leroi, Landlord or tenant Attorney on Aug 29, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Mr. Tannenbaum is an exceptional attorney. Although I have been practicing law for 24 years as a judge, magistrate, law professor, prosecutor, and private attorney, I learn from his responses on Avvo every time that he posts. If I needed an attorney, I would hire him. I recommend him with no reservation. It would be the best investment of your life to hire him to represent you.

Lawyer Mark I. Masini

Mark Masini, Speeding and traffic ticket Attorney on Apr 29, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Matt has an excellent record in resolving traffic matters.

Lawyer Herbert W. Auger

Herbert Auger, Car accident Attorney on Mar 19, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Matt is a superb lawyer. I have worked with Matt in the past and highly recommend him for all personal injury related matters.

Lawyer Richard J. Chertock

Richard Chertock, Real estate Attorney on Feb 12, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I endorse this lawyer. Matthew is very knowledgable and a pleasure to work with. He always fights for his clients best interest but does so in a manner which is non-confrontational and most likely to succeeded. He s an excellent advocate for his clients and he gets the job done. I highly recommend him.

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Eric Stepanov, Unknown Attorney on Dec 7, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Mr. Tannenbaum is an active member of the avvo community. I enjoy and learn a lot from his knowledge and expertise and highly recommend him!

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