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Matthew Tannenbaum

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  • Garden City, NY
  • Licensed for 30 years
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Matthew Tannenbaum
Matthew Tannenbaum
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About Matthew

Personal, Prompt and Professional legal services at an affordable price.

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

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Practice areas

OtherLitigationProbateLandlord or tenantReal estate
  1. Real estate: 30%

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

    30 years, 10,000 cases

  2. Landlord or tenant: 30%

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

    30 years, 5,000 cases

  3. Probate: 15%

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

    30 years, 500 cases

  4. 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

  1. Speeding and traffic ticket: 5%

    representing motorists accused of traffic violations in the local traffic Courts

    30 years, 2,000 cases

  2. Criminal defense: 5%

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

    500 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 199002/28/2021
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 a real estate closing for my property in Manhasset, NY. After we entered intio contract for a normal closing date, the buyer requested a close date in 10 days from date of contract - Matt was superior in every way and was able to assist me to provide all documentation so we could close at requested date. Brilliant to do a closing in 10 days - will use hime always in the future. My highest recommendation.

Matt handled my home closing

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Matt knows his stuff and is quick to adjust and adapt as the client's needs change.

Responsive and Competent

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Matt was very responsive throughout the closing process on our new home. He explained all the documents and procedures to me and my wife, and was friendly and candid in explaining our options. We had a couple of complicated questions regarding our legal issues and he gave us solid advice. He was also very responsive to our calls and emails and his paralegal did a great job at the closing.
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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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Matt did the closing for my house on Long Island. During the contract process, I was impressed by how efficiently the numbers were calculated and how simply he explained the documents I was about to sign. It was clear from the various elements of the contract that Matt was looking out for my best interest. As the actual closing date approach, I experienced a family emergency, and Matt and Donna went out of their way to make everything easier for me. I would recommend Matt Tannenbaum in a heartbeat.
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Matthew Tannenbaum's response: Thank you for the kind review

William Kolbert

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Fabulous legal service and most importantly, he follows up on all his calls and is prompt in returning your calls, questions and emails. A rare quality for an attorney. I highly recommend Matthew Tannenbaum to anyone who needs a real estate attorney.
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Matthew Tannenbaum's response: Bill and Pat Thank you for the nice review on AVVO it was a pleasure to be of service to you on this transaction. . Donna and I both appreciate the positive feedback. Matt

Smooth and Quick Closing

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I got lots of recommendations from social media friends for real estate lawyers, but I ended up choosing Matthew from this site because I just got a good vibe from his reviews and other social media. Well, I chose well. Matt and his paralegal Donna, always called or emailed ME to get things moving along for my closing. I didn't have to contact them at all. Donna wanted this closing done as much as I did, and went after all the loose ends and red tape. Matt braved a snowstorm to get my closing done! Very reasonable fees and Matt was a pleasure to deal with. Thank You, Matt and Donna.
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Matthew Tannenbaum's response: Gary thank you for the great review. Donna and I always try to make the transaction as smooth as possible for our clients. Matt

Helped us close on a property sale

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Matt helped us close on a property sale in the family and unfortunately had to wear many hats due to lack of legal help from some parties, but did so with tact and professionalism. I'm sincerely grateful to Matt and Donna for all of their help throughout the process. Thank you again!
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MKT Law Offices are highly recommended

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Matt Tannenbaum and his paralegal Donna were professional and extremely helpful on many levels for our home closings. They are detail oriented and make a stressful situation much easier. I highly recommend Matt.
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Matthew Tannenbaum's response: Dawn and Robert thank yo u for the nice review. it was a pleasure to work with on both the purchase and sale of your homes. Matt

Excellent lawyer (landlord/tenant)

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Matt was and is a very helpful lawyer and very informative. This was my first landlord/tenant case, and he was able to walk me through the process and help deal with the most difficult tenants especially during this pandemic. Although the process did not come to a complete end, I am sure I will have a good ending with Matt as my lawyer. Matt also deals with housing closures. Hopefully, this case comes to an end so that I can hire him for my house closing as well!
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Matthew Tannenbaum's response: Rebecca I really appreciate your kind words and look forward to assisting you and your family in the future. Matt

House Closure

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I was recommended to Lawyer Matthew by a friend. He was very professional, he took his time to explain all the details about buying a house and advised to check the house well before signing the closure. He took his time to explain paperwork and costs included. I would definitely recommend him to my friends and will be using his services in future.
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Matthew Tannenbaum's response: Rita it was a pleasure working with you. thank you for the nice review. Matt
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Attorney endorsements

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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.

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.

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.

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

I endorse this lawyer.

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.

Steven Kommor

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Eric Stepanov

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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