About
Ryan Persad is a New York real estate attorney with KGM Law whose practice focuses on residential purchases and sales. He assists buyers and sellers through the stages of a home transaction, including pre-contract review, due diligence, contract issues, and closing preparation. His work is designed to help clients understand the legal steps in a residential deal, address transaction risks, and move toward a completed purchase or sale.
Persad earned a B.A. from CUNY Hunter College and a J.D. from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in 2019. Before and during law school, he gained experience in several New York City government and legal settings. That background included work connected to city asset management, the City Council, the courts, transportation, and private legal practice, giving him familiarity with public and private legal processes.
Persad has worked on residential real estate transactions from initial due diligence through closing. His prior experience includes service with the New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services, the Mayor’s Pre-K for All initiative, a City Council office, the chambers of an appellate justice, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, a personal injury firm, and a commercial real estate investment firm. These roles broadened his understanding of property and government-related issues.
Ryan Persad is admitted to practice in New York and concentrates his current work on helping residential buyers and sellers complete real estate transactions. He approaches transactions with an emphasis on clear communication, careful review, and practical guidance. His combination of real estate practice, legal training, and prior government experience supports clients as they address contract terms, transaction requirements, and the legal details surrounding a home purchase or sale.
Law Office Affiliations
- Attorney, Konner Gershburg Melnick Darouvar
- Member, New York State Bar Association
Licensed State
- New York
Education
- Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
Juris Doctor (JD)
Awards & Badges

- Commercial Real Estate
- Condominium
- Landlord & Tenant
- Real Estate
- Residential Real Estate





