Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. was retained by a lender to commence foreclosure proceedings against a borrower LLC on a residential property. Notably, the LLC’s member specifically represented at origination that the mortgaged premises would be an investment property and executed an occupancy affidavit to that effect. Lender was granted summary judgment and an Order of Full Article…
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Seven Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Lawyers Recognized by Best Lawyers®
Manhattan, NY, United States, August 19, 2021 — Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. is pleased to announce that Adam Leitman Bailey has been included in the 2022 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Six additional Adam Leitman Bailey lawyers have been recognized in the 2nd edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America. Best Full Article…
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Wins Trial; Vacating Mechanics Lien Foreclosure Sale Denied
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. was retained to represent the purchaser in a mechanic’s lien foreclosure of a commercial building in upper Manhattan which had proceeded to auction and sale. The client was the high bidder. After Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C.’s client paid just over a million dollars and was deeded the property, the prior owner Full Article…
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Wins Post-Foreclosure Writ of Assistance
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. was retained by foreclosure lender (“Plaintiff”) to commence a foreclosure auction. Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. prosecuted the action, secured a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, and auctioned the property. Plaintiff was the high bidder at the sale and the property reverted to Plaintiff by referee’s deed. Although Plaintiff took ownership of the property, the Full Article…
In Erie County Action, Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Holds Foreclosure Auction and Closes to Third-Party High Bidder
With the continuing COVID-19 legislation staying foreclosures during the pandemic, lenders are stalled in prosecuting its actions and are having even more difficulty completing an auction. In this Erie County post-judgment of foreclosure and sale action, immediately upon the issuance of the COVID-19 conference requirements, Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. requested that the required conference be set and then diligently followed Full Article…
Shady Business Dealings, Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Secures Favorable Settlement For Its Client
In a case where an investor was swindled by his business partner, Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. was able to quickly secure a settlement saving its client’s investment. The investor purchased a property with the intent of developing and constructing a residential property to sell. In order to develop this new residential property, the investor entered in Full Article…
The Evolving Burden of Proof for Foreclosure Judgments
By Adam Leitman Bailey… Judgments of foreclosure and sale granted in favor of lenders are being reversed. This article highlights the underdiscussed expanded burden now imposed by the Second Department that lenders must satisfy to successfully foreclose on a defaulted loan. Many foreclosure proceedings already at the judgment stage are being unwound for the proofs Full Article…
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Defeats Claim Against Title Company Regarding a Purported Negligent Search
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. was retained by a title company in connection with a claim that the search performed by the title company was negligent. The title company was retained by the purchaser of the property in connection with the sale of a property that was inherited after the death of seller’s father. Seller represented Full Article…
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