History
Founded in 1988 and since its inception, the law offices of Gary J. Wachtel, Esq., with offices currently located in the Garment District, has been an innovative, dynamic and forward-thinking firm with a focus on creative legal solutions. Mr. Wachtel's goal was to establish a firm that is local, well respected by his peers and the judiciary for his quality of work, dedication to his craft and respect and courtesy shown to others. Other lawyers and law firms often pay us the ultimate compliment of retaining our services for their clients. Mr. Wachtel also appeared as a legal expert on CBS New York local news regarding a legal controversy where a California couple says their live-in nanny refused to do any agreed upon work and now refuses to leave the couple's home. Mr. Wachtel has been in practice for 31 years and has been in court daily for a large majority of that time.
Specialties
Mr. Wachtel's track record of successful litigation encompasses all areas of his practice, including matters in: Landlord and Tenant Litigation Real Estate Broker Commissions Commercial Landlord Holdover & Nonpayment Proceedings Commercial Yellowstone Injunctions Residential Landlord Rights Real Estate Litigation Injunctive Relief & Declaratory Judgment Actions Residential Real Estate Transactions Commercial Real Estate Transactions Business and Commercial Litigation Business Transactions Consumer Protection Litigation The Garment District What to expect at a Housing Court Trial Fire Code Violations