Neil A. Pawlowski

Neil A. Pawlowski is a highly skilled real estate attorney licensed to practice in New York since 2011. With a strong educational foundation, he earned his Juris Doctor from the University at Buffalo Law School, where he excelled academically and contributed to numerous legal initiatives. During his studies, Neil was a senior member of the Buffalo Moot Court Board. He was a quarter-finalist in the Charles S. Desmond Moot Court Competition. He also won the 2008 Buffalo Public Interest Law Program Fellowship. He committed to public service early. He provided legal aid to low-income clients through the Community and Economic Development Clinic.

Neil’s legal career is distinguished by his expertise in real estate law. He represents clients in residential and commercial transactions. He assists with purchases, sales, title exams, leasing, mortgage lending, and landlord/tenant matters. He frequently advises professionals, including real estate agents and mortgage brokers, on legal topics like contract drafting, foreclosures, and avoiding liability. Neil’s work earned him a spot on the Super Lawyers Rising Stars list for Real Estate Law from 2015 to 2021. Only 2.5% of Upstate New York attorneys receive this honor.

In addition to his transactional practice, Neil is a seasoned real estate litigator. He represents clients in complex property disputes, including partition actions, quiet title lawsuits, and claims for specific performance. Neil is known for his strategic approach to resolving high-stakes real estate conflicts and his strong record of advocating effectively for his clients in and out of the courtroom.

Neil has also helped the legal community by joining groups like the New York State Bar Association and the Erie County Bar Association. He also does pro bono work. He tutors for Lawyers for Learning and volunteers with legal clinics to help underserved communities.

As a founding partner at Duggan & Pawlowski LLP, Neil combines legal expertise with a client-focused approach. His work resolves legal challenges and empowers individuals and businesses to achieve their real estate goals.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founding Partner, Duggan & Pawlowski LLP
• Member, New York State Bar Association
• Member, Erie County Bar Association
• Member, Buffalo Criminal Law Society

Licensed State

• New York

Education

• University at Buffalo Law School – SUNY
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Rochester
  BA in Political Science

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