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Kenneth M. Schwartz
About Kenneth
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Real Estate
40%
40 years
Commercial Real Estate
30%
40 years
Landlord or Tenant
15%
40 years
Residential Real Estate
10%
40 years
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Licensed in New York for 41 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1985
No misconduct found
Location
Sciocchetti Abbott Newkirk, PLLC
800 Troy-Schenectady Road, Suite 102, Latham, NY, 12110
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Kenneth M. Schwartz's Reviews
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Posted by Joanne | May 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney
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Ken is the very best!
I have worked with Ken Schwartz, Esq. as a colleague and a client for various real estate matters over the years. Ken is top-notch. He is a caring and compassionate attorney who is also extremely knowledgeable and is impeccable in his attention to detail. I have referred him to many people over t...
Kenneth M. Schwartz's Lawyer Endorsements
"I highly endorse this lawyer. Ken is highly knowledgeable and exceptionally experienced in real estate law, and is sought out by clients and peers for his expert advice, wise counsel and dedicated advocacy. Ken guides his clients with legal proficiency, compassion, and integrity. His dedication to advancing his client's goal while forging cooperative relationships with opposing counsel ensures that his clients receive excellent results. I referred clients to Ken before he joined our firm and seeing how he works everyday assures me that I was right to do so!"
Paul Sciocchetti
Contracts and agreements lawyer
Experience
Honors
2018
Top 10%; Recognizing Excellence in Real Estate & Property, Lawyers of Distinction
2017
Top Attorneys of North America, Who's Who Legal
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Attorney, Sciocchetti & Abbott, PLLC
2007 - 2017
Principal, Farer & Schwartz, P.C.
1988 - 2017
President, Worldwide Abstract Services, Inc.
1988 - 2007
Principal, Kenneth M. Schwartz, P.C.
Associations
American Bar Association
Member
New York State Bar Association
Member
Albany County Bar Association
Member
New York State Title Attorneys Bar Association
Member
Professional Abstractors Association of Upstate New York
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Cohen V. Colistra; 233 AD2d 542 (3rd Dept., 1996)
Order dismissing the affirmative defenses and counterclaims
Frederick v. Thomas; 571 NYS 2d, 152 (3rd Dept., 1991)
Court held that such failure did not constitute defenses to the non-payment on a mortgage foreclosure action.
Education
1984
Capital University School of Law, Columbus, Ohio
JD - Juris Doctor
1981
Hobart College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2019
Title Law Boot Camp
Spot-Checking the Title Insurance Policy: Locating Gaps in Coverage
2019
Title Law Boot Camp
Curing Title Defects: Alternatives to Endorsements
2019
Title Law Boot Camp
Maximizing Title Insurance Protections
2019
Title Law Boot Camp
Conducting Thorough Title Reviews
2019
IREM Regional Meeting
Landlord Tenant Law Update
2018
Warren County Bar Association Real Property Update
Entities and Title Insurance
2018
Annual Real Estate Practice CLE
Ethics of Title Agency and Practice
2016
Title Law: A to Z
How Title Examiners Analyze and Cure Defects
2016
Title Law: A to Z
Title Commitment and Closing Letters
2013
Kenneth Schwartz
Land Ownership, Easements and Related Issues
2010
Fraudulent Practices in Real Estate Transactions
Consequences of Fraud and the Legislative Response
2009
Foreclosure and Repossession
Pre-Suit Actions and Considerations
2008
Albany County Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Seminar
Residential Real Estate - Beyond the Contract
2006
Practical Issues in Real Estate Title and Title Insurance in New York
Title Insurance and The Secondary Market
2006
Practical Issues in Real Estate Title and Title Insurance in New York
Performing a Title Examination
2006
NYS Legislature Continuing Legal Education Program
Contracts to Closings - The Nuts and Bolts
2003
Fundamentals of Real Estate Closings in New York
The Closing Process
2003
Fundamental of Real Estate Closings in New York
Financing
2002
Title Examination in New York
Title Insurance and The Secondary Market
2002
Title Examination in New York
Performing a Title Examination
2000
Title Examination in New York
Performing a Title Examination
Publications
2019
NYBA New York Lawyer's Practical Skills Series
Real Estate Transactions - Residential Property updated
2018
NYSBA New York Lawyers' Practical Skills Series
Real Estate Transactions - Residential Property updated
2017
NYSBA New York Lawyers' Practical Skills Series
Real Estate Transactions - Residential Property updated
2016
NYSBA New York Lawyers' Practical Skills Series
Real Estate Transactions - Residential Property updated
2015
NYSBA New York Lawyers' Practical Skills Series
Real Estate Transactions - Residential Property updated
2014
New York Lawyer's Deskbook and Formbook and Monograph Series (NYSBA)
Chapter, "Real Estate Transactions -- Residential Property"
2002
Pitfalls of Practice - Second Edition (NYSBA)
Chapter, "Residential Real Estate Practice"
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Do the new rent laws in NY apply if I signed my lease before they went into effect?
29 Dec 2019
Q&A
I was served a 3 day pay or vacate in Schenectady NY I found it on my door early Friday morning when do I need to pay it by ??
27 Jan 2018
Q&A
Can our landlord rent the whole driveway to the tennants that live upstairs?
23 Jan 2018