Commercial Real Estate Attorney in Garden City
Hundreds of Closings a Year, Including Multi-Million-Dollar Commercial Deals
Commercial real estate transactions move fast and carry real stakes. At Snider & Drachlis PLLC, we handle the full legal scope of commercial deals in Garden City, NY and across Nassau County, from acquisition through closing and beyond. Real estate is one of the cornerstones of our practice, and we close hundreds of transactions each year, including multi-million-dollar commercial deals.
Our clients include buyers, sellers, developers, investors, commercial landlords and tenants, and lenders. Whether you’re purchasing an office building, negotiating a retail lease, or structuring a complex investment property transaction, we bring focused legal counsel and direct attorney access to every matter.
Ready to discuss your commercial transaction? Call us at (646) 904-4497 to schedule a phone, in-person, or virtual consultation. We offer multilingual support in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
Commercial Real Estate Services We Offer
Commercial property transactions in New York involve legal requirements that go well beyond a standard residential deal. Zoning compliance, environmental due diligence, and financing structures each add layers that require careful legal coordination. We handle all of it.
Property Acquisitions and Sales
We represent buyers and sellers in the purchase and sale of investment properties, retail centers, office buildings, mixed-use developments, and commercial condominiums and co-ops. Our role includes contract drafting and review, due diligence coordination, title and lien resolution, and closing logistics with lenders, title companies, and all involved parties.
Commercial Lease Negotiation and Review
We negotiate and review commercial leases for landlords and tenants. Before any lease is signed, we work through rent structures, permitted use clauses, assignment and subletting rights, personal guarantee terms, and CAM charge allocations to help protect our client’s position.
1031 Exchanges
We assist clients with 1031 exchanges, which can allow property owners to defer capital gains taxes by reinvesting sale proceeds into qualifying replacement properties. IRS rules require identification of replacement property within 45 days and closing within 180 days, and we help clients work to meet those deadlines while addressing regulatory requirements.
Land Use and Zoning
We represent property owners, developers, and investors in zoning applications, site plan approvals, variance requests, and compliance matters. Our team appears before planning boards and municipal agencies in Garden City and throughout Nassau County.
Why Commercial Clients Work With Us
We’re a boutique firm, and that’s intentional. We keep our caseload focused so every client gets substantive attorney attention, not hand-offs to support staff. You work directly with your legal team throughout the transaction.
Our Track My Closing tool gives commercial clients real-time transaction status updates around the clock. Combined with digital document management, it helps keep the process transparent and moving regardless of how many parties are involved or how tight the timeline is.
We also bring something many commercial real estate firms don’t offer in-house: a full commercial litigation and business law practice. When a deal becomes disputed or a commercial relationship breaks down, we don’t refer you out. Our team carries over 35 years of combined legal experience and handles real estate litigation and appellate matters directly.
Snider & Drachlis PLLC holds recognition listings including Super Lawyers, Google 5-Star reviews, Avvo, FindLaw, and Justia. We serve a diverse client base and offer consultations in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
Real Clients. Real Stories. Real Results.
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“Highly Recommend!”
“John is thorough, trustworthy, straight to the point, and your number one advocate.”- Satisfied Client -
“Above and Beyond!”
“John was a pleasure to work with - knowledgeable and quick to answer all my questions.”- Jessica P. -
“Responsive & Knowledgeable”
“He kept us on track through our whole home buying experience and answered ALL of my inquiries.”- Victoria M. -
“Highly Recommend”
“Mr. Snider is highly in tune with residential real estate laws and procedures.”- Chris H. -
“Stress-Free Experience”
“Working with John was an absolute pleasure. He is reliable, trustworthy, and truly puts his clients first.”- Christian C. -
“Amazing Experience”
“John negotiated my deal with professionalism, while keeping my best interests in mind at all times.”- Jeeva S.
Managing the Financing Side of Commercial Transactions
The financing piece of a commercial real estate deal can be as complex as the transaction itself. We work closely with banks, private lenders, and borrowers to manage the lending side of closings, including reviewing loan documents, negotiating mortgage terms, and structuring transactions to satisfy lender requirements while protecting our client’s interests.
Commercial real estate financing in New York can involve conventional bank loans, SBA loans, bridge financing, and private or hard money lending, each with distinct documentation requirements and legal considerations. New York’s mortgage recording tax also applies to commercial transactions, with rates that vary based on loan amount and property type. Our experience with both institutional and non-traditional lenders lets us anticipate common friction points and work through them before they can delay a closing.
We manage settlement and escrow processes as well, helping see that funds are properly disbursed, documents are executed, and the transaction is recorded correctly. When multiple parties, timelines, and financing structures are involved, careful legal coordination at the settlement stage can help keep a deal on track.
Schedule a Consultation With a Commercial Real Estate Lawyer in Garden City
Whether you’re acquiring property, negotiating a commercial lease, structuring a 1031 exchange, or working through a financing-heavy transaction, our team is ready to help.
Contact Snider & Drachlis PLLC at (646) 904-4497 to schedule your consultation and discuss your commercial real estate matter with our team. We offer phone, in-person, and virtual consultations in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
