About
R. Spencer Lauterbach is a New York lawyer and general practitioner at The Lauterbach Law Firm, with more than 30 years of legal experience. His practice encompasses real estate, estate planning, foreclosure defense, bankruptcy, business law, and landlord-tenant matters. He began practicing as a sole practitioner after his admission to the bar. His real estate work ranges from property closings and lease drafting to landlord-tenant disputes and litigation.
Mr. Lauterbach earned his B.A. from the SUNY Albany. He later earned his J.D. from Delaware Law School, now known as Widener University Delaware Law School. His legal education preceded his admission to practice and the establishment of his private practice.
Mr. Lauterbach handles residential and commercial real estate matters, including purchases, sales, land use, zoning, and property litigation. His distressed real estate practice encompasses foreclosure defense, mortgage modifications, and short sales. He assists clients with wills, trusts, probate, estate litigation, and advance directives. His business law work ranges from contract negotiations to dispute resolution. His broader practice includes Chapter 7, Chapter 13, and Subchapter 5 bankruptcy matters.
R. Spencer Lauterbach has maintained a private practice since his admission to the bar. His practice developed around a boutique approach centered on serving a smaller client base across diverse legal matters. He is a member of the New York State Bar Association and the Rockland County Bar Association. His professional background combines decades of general practice with substantial experience in real estate, estates, business matters, and financially distressed property issues.
Law Office Affiliations
- Attorney, The Lauterbach Law Firm
- Member, New York State Bar Association
- Member, Rockland County Bar Association
Licensed State
- New York
Education
- Delaware Law School
Juris Doctor (JD) - SUNY Albany
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Awards & Badges

- Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
- Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
- Power of Attorney
- Probate
- Trusts
- Wills & Living Wills
- Commercial Real Estate
- Foreclosure
- Landlord & Tenant
- Residential Real Estate




