Louis J. Ruggiero

Louis J. Ruggiero brings more than 25 years of expertise to the real estate industry, offering clients an exceptional combination of legal knowledge and market insight. As a licensed associate real estate broker and longtime New York attorney, Louis provides strategic guidance through the most complex real estate transactions with professionalism and precision.

Louis earned his undergraduate degree from Catholic University in 1981 and his Juris Doctor from Hofstra University School of Law in 1985. Since being admitted to the New York State Bar in 1986, he has built a career focusing on real estate law, including both transactional and litigation matters across all five boroughs of New York City and the surrounding counties of Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester.

Louis’s legal background includes roles as an associate at a major law firm, a solo practitioner, and a partner at Cohen, Frankel & Ruggiero, LLP. His practice has included everything from representing cooperative and condominium boards to handling share transfers, arrears collection, litigation, and vendor negotiations. This comprehensive legal experience equips Louis to offer unmatched value to buyers, sellers, and investors navigating New York’s competitive market.

Now fully focused on real estate brokerage, Louis J. Ruggiero leverages his legal background in every transaction, giving clients a distinct advantage from first consultation through closing. As a key member of the top-performing Lawrence Schier Team, he has helped secure Gallery Sales Team of the Year honors from 2021 through 2023. Recognized for his integrity, dedication, and in-depth knowledge of the New York real estate market, Louis provides trusted, results-driven representation for buyers, sellers, and investors across the city.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, The Corcoran Group
• Member, New York State Bar

Licensed State

• New York

Education

• Hofstra University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Catholic University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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