$ 595-595 per hour
Eduardo A. Fajardo
also known as Ed Fajardo
About Eduardo
Biography
Transactional and litigation (including landlord-tenant) counsel in real estate related matters I am ready to represent you with honesty, integrity, gritty toughness, and over 28 years of real estate (landlord-tenant) expertise. One of my professional callings is the negotiation of life-changing tenancy buyouts. I look forward to assisting you with the knowledge and stamina necessary to fully advance your rights. Thank you for researching and considering me as your advocate. Specialties: Successfully handle real estate litigations at both the trial and appellate levels; In connection with New York real estate issues, quoted in the New York Times and Habitat Magazine.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Landlord or Tenant
50%
28 years
Real Estate
50%
28 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
20%-20%
Payment Methods
- Check
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Licensed in New York for 27 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Location
The Law Office of E. Fajardo P.C.
4 Reeder Road, Rhinebeck, NY, 12572
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Posted by Corp. Bus. Affairs | April 03, 2015 | Real Estate
Great Counsel, Guidance and Advice
Ed represented us in a very complicated commercial lease negotiation in NYC and we couldn't have had better counsel. Ed is professional, knoweldgeable, accessible, accountable, and responsive. His fees are fair and reasonable. We would use Ed again to guide us through any and all real estate trans...
Eduardo Fajardo
Replied last April 03, 2015Thank you. A solid commercial lease is one of the foundations of a viable business. My goal is to ensure that the essential points necessary for you to successfully and fluidly run your business are incorporated into your lease.
Posted by anonymous | August 21, 2013 | Landlord & Tenant
Defense of Rent Stabilization Tennant
Ed represented me concerning a "Wells Notice" from my landlord who was trying to evict my fiancé and I by the use of intimidation. Ed was reasonable as a person and a professional and I found him easy to work with. I would highly recommend him.
Posted by anonymous | April 16, 2009 | Litigation
If only there were more like him!
I have worked with Ed innumerable times He has handled much of my personal work, both in litigation and transactional. His superb ability to clarify and simplify is a tremendous asset. As a commercial realtor I have also recommended him many times to both tenants and landlords. All who have worked w...
Posted by anonymous | April 14, 2009 | Real Estate
Ed Fajardo
I have been working with Ed on numerous realestate transactions and have yet to find a person more dedicated knopwlegeble and caring about the outcome of a case. Ed has allways put me first no matter what the situation. Late hours weekend etc. I find myself very fortunate to have him as my attorney.
Posted by anonymous | April 13, 2009 | Landlord & Tenant
A Perfect Lawyer
Ed Fajardo has worked with me and for me in reolving many Real Estate and Landlord Tenant matters. He has an excellent facility with the complicated Landlord Tenant laws, rules and regulations in the city and State of New York. He does very well in the courtroom part of this practice. He has an insig...
Eduardo A. Fajardo's Lawyer Endorsements
"Ed is knowledgeable, professional, responsive, courteous, and a fierce advocate. He handled a real estate negotiation for my firm and resolved an ongloing dispute in record time. He is simply the best!"
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer.Excellent attorney with a great level of professionalism and experience."
"Ed and I have some clients together. He is a results-driven attorney who is service-oriented and works diligently to advance his clients' interests."
"Ed is a superb lawyer. He is very experienced and effective. I have worked with him on several matters and recommend him without hesitation."
"I worked with Ed at the same law firm for several years and have also referred clients and consulted with him for over 10 years. I have consulted and sought guidance from Ed for both landlord/tenant and transactional real estate matters. He is extremely knowledgeable and experienced with the complicated Landlord/Tenant laws, rules and regulations in New York. Given his knowledge of these practice areas of law and his excellent presentation skills, he is not only a client-friendly lawyer and trusted colleague, but he excels in court based on his professionalism and respect bestowed upon him from the judges. I give my unconditional endorsement to Ed as a lawyer and a trusted colleague and friend."
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Experience
Honors
2013
Distinguished Faculty, Lorman Education Services
2012
Clients' Choice, Avvo
Work Experience
2024 - Present
Owner, The Law Office of E. Fajardo P.C.
2002 - 2024
Partner, De Lotto & Fajardo LLP
1998 - 2002
Attorney, Fishbein Badillo Wagner Harding
Associations
2003 - 2008
George Jackson AcademyTrustee
Sample of Legal Cases
71st Street Properties v. Nunez (Index No. 158625/23)
Settled with Tenant securing a 1.8M tenancy buyout.
In re 71st Street Properties (DHCR Docket No.: KW410002OE)
DHCR denied Landlord's Petition
469 Columbus Retail v. Biscuits & Bath (Index No.: 650577/18, NY Co Sup Ct)
Landlord's claims denied.
Bank of America v. Sonhee Shim (Index No.: 33972/09 Queens Supt Ct)
Lender's motion to vacate a prior discontinuance of a foreclosure action was denied.
In Re Jeremy Tausch (NY Sup Ct Index No.: 101110/15)
Resolved with a multi million dollar tenancy buyout in Tenant's favor.
201 W. 54th St. Buyer v. Rodin
Landlord's appeal denied and matter settled with a multimillion dollar settlement in tenants' favor.
25 Broad St. LLC v. Thomas Bransford
Defendants awarded summary judgment
Freund & Freund v. Biscuits & Bath Tribeca, LLC
Eviction petition dismissed after trial
City of New York v. D Pistikos
Case dismissed after trial
Parker Yellowstone, L.P. v.Wolpow
Judgment of Possession Awarded to Landlord
Pistikos v. Matin
Judgment Awarded after Trial
ST Owner LP v. Perea, Civ. Ct. N.Y. Co.
Case dismissed after trial
Parker Forest Hills, L.P. v. Lieberman, Civ. Ct. Queens Co.,
Granted a judgment of possession after trial
229 West 109th Street Corp. v. Santiago, Civ. Ct. N.Y. Co.
Case Discontinued and Attorneys Fees Awarded
Yen v. 9 East 45th St. L.P.
Declaratory Judgment Awarded
L’Oreal USA Inc. v. PM Hotel Assocs.
Summary Judgment Awarded to Defendant
N&S Sassouni v. Mary’s Dairy First Ave
Nonpayment Proceeding Dismissed
PWV Acquisition, LLC v. Rodriguez
Dismissal of Petition Affirmed
Addeson Holding Corp. v. Khodosh
Nonpayment Proceeding Dismissed
Tighe v. Kostoglou
Summary Judgment Granted on Appeal
Spivak v. Abrahamson
Judgment of Possession Awarded to Landlord
Connolly v. The Jack Parker Corp.
Summary Judgment Awarded to Defendant
Ladle Parking Corp. v. Parker 36 Garage Assocs.
Summary Judgment Awarded to Defendant
Woodrow Ct v. Levine
Partial Summary Judgment Granted
Alamanaan Enterprises, Inc. v. Seventh Chelsea Assocs.
Dismissal of Complaint Affirmed
Vink v. D.H.C.R.
Dismissal of Article 78 Affirmed
SJW Assocs. v. Rofay Realty Co.
Motion to Dismiss Granted
833 Madison Enterprises, Inc. v. A.L. Holdings, Inc. (Index No.: 112729/10)
Defendant's summary judgment motion denied by Judge Joan A. Madden by Decision dated April 22, 2013
Patmos Fifth Real Estate Inc. v. Mazl Building, LLC, et al. (Index No.: 108421/11)
Defendants' appeal denied by First Department, by Decision dated January 8, 2015
833 Madison Enterprises v. A. L. Holdings (NY Sup Ct Index No.: 112729/10
Motion dedided March 16, 2011
Education
1997
Fordham University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1994
Syracuse University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2013
Residential and Commercial Landlord-Tenant Law in New York
Commercial Disputes
2009
Townhouse Mania
Townhouse History, Investment Property, Fair Housing and Discrimination
2008
Townhouse Mania
Residential - Townhouse History, Investment Property, Fair Housing and Discrimination
2007
Landlord and Tenant Law in NewYork
Landlord Tenant Law
Publications
2015
New York Law Journal
Panel Affirms Denial of Foreclosure Claim
2010
2010
Syracuse University
The Our Time Has Come Scholarship Campaign: Keep Those Dreams Coming
2009
CBS New York City 6pm News
NYC Electricity Rent Hikes
2003
New York Times
YOUR HOME; Court Ruling Broadens Co-op Power
2003
Habitat Magazine
When Conduct Becomes Objectionable
2003
New York Post
Bowie Bond-er Gets Co-op Boot
2002
New York Times
Uncertainty On Evictions In Co-ops
Languages
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
How to stop a fraud documentation by landlord of rent stabilized apt ?
12 Dec 2024
Q&A
If me and my mom are both tenant then how is she able to kick me out?
01 Aug 2023
Q&A
If I am 20 and living with my parents and I have no money, can I be kicked out?
01 Feb 2021