Lorraine Nadel

Lorraine Nadel is the founding partner of Nadel & Ciarlo, P.C., and a highly skilled attorney specializing in real estate, business, and commercial litigation. Recognized as one of the Top 50 Women Lawyers in NYC by Super Lawyers, Lorraine has built a strong reputation for providing practical legal solutions to complex disputes. Her background in accounting before pursuing law gives her a strategic advantage in handling financial and legal matters for businesses, property owners, landlords, tenants, and real estate professionals.

Lorraine earned her B.S., cum laude, in Business Administration from Boston University in 1983 and her J.D. from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in 1989, where she was Articles Editor of the Cardozo International Law Journal. She was admitted to the New York Bar in 1989 and is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, and the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York.

Lorraine’s practice focuses on real estate and business disputes, including title and ownership conflicts, LLC member disputes, contract defaults, co-op and condo board litigation, leasing and foreclosure, and landlord/tenant litigation. She has successfully represented clients in high-stakes cases involving construction defects, common charge and maintenance defaults, and regulatory matters.

Lorraine is frequently sought after for her real estate expertise and is regularly quoted in The New York Times, New York Post, and Super Lawyers Magazine. She has also appeared on NBC News and ABC News. She has also been a guest speaker at industry events on topics such as landlord/tenant and real estate litigation.

As a member of the New York State Bar Association, American Bar Association, New York County Lawyers’ Association, and Brooklyn Bar Association, Lorraine Nadel remains actively engaged in the legal community. With a results-driven approach and decades of experience, Lorraine continues to be a trusted advocate for clients navigating complex real estate and business disputes in New York City.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founding Partner, Nadel & Ciarlo, P.C.
• Member, New York State Bar Association
• Member, New York County Lawyers’ Association
• Member, Brooklyn Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association

Licensed State

• New York

Education

• Yeshiva University Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Boston University
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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