Seth Liebenstein

Seth Liebenstein is a New York real estate attorney and partner who advises owners, developers, family offices, investors, landlords, tenants, and residential boards. His practice covers acquisitions, dispositions, financing, leasing, cooperative and condominium matters, and corporate transactions. He works with multifamily properties, mixed-use developments, retail centers, commercial buildings, offices, and hospitality spaces nationwide. His advice combines legal analysis with practical knowledge of property operations and market conditions.

Seth earned his J.D. from Brooklyn Law School and his B.A. from Binghamton University. His legal education prepared him to analyze contracts, financing documents, ownership structures, governance requirements, and other issues affecting commercial real estate transactions. His earlier work as a commercial real estate broker strengthened his understanding of deal structures, property performance, and client business priorities.

Seth represents clients in purchases, sales, financings, and lease transactions involving varied property types across the United States. He serves as outside counsel to New York City cooperatives and condominiums, advising boards on governance, construction contracts, commercial leases, and financing. He also represents landlords, tenants, and subtenants in office, retail, and hospitality leasing, helping clients negotiate terms and address operational concerns.

Seth Liebenstein brings a business-focused perspective to real estate matters requiring detailed documents, coordinated negotiations, and practical decision-making. His experience on the brokerage and legal sides of transactions helps him identify commercial concerns and explain available options. He assists clients with closing deals, resolving challenges, protecting property interests, and maintaining productive real estate assets through clear advice, careful preparation, and consistent, responsive service.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Michelman & Robinson, LLP
• Member, New York State Bar Association

Licensed StateL

• New York

Education

• Brooklyn Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Binghamton University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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