The Bousquet Holstein PLLC Real Estate Practice Group is comprised of problem-solving attorneys and professionals with over 70 years of combined expertise in real property matters. We provide our clients with a broad range of services related to their real estate issues, which include site review, contract negotiations, land use approvals, landlord/tenant matters and handling Read More »
“We place the interests of our client as the highest priority in what we do, subject only to our own standards, integrity, and ethical standards.” Litigation is a tool to achieve an outcome. Well managed it addresses facts and applies law. It is not an outcome and, like war, is often the measure of failed Read More »
Let’s face it: everyone wants to lower their real estate taxes. However, to successfully reduce property tax, one needs skilled legal representation from a law firm with experience in real property tax grievances and procedures, as well as one familiar with real property tax exemptions. Our team approach involves checking every aspect of a property’s Read More »
An integral part of any real property transaction revolves around title review and title examination. Put simply, a buyer of real estate needs assurance that what is being conveyed…..for valuable consideration…..is good and marketable title. Our attorneys work to examine title for proof that the real estate under contract for transfer does have good title, Read More »
“I represent people who come to me with a desire to solve problems and they expect me to think strategically, creatively and collaboratively to achieve that goal.” With more than 25 years of experience working as an expert litigator, arbitrator, mediator and appellate lawyer in Central and Northern New York, Jim has the experience Read More »
If you own property in more than one state, or in another country or territory, or if you have lived in more than one state, your estate plan may need to take into account the laws of multiple jurisdictions. More than one jurisdiction may tax the same property at your death. While some jurisdictions provide Read More »
Commercial real estate is at the heart of the Bousquet Holstein Real Estate Department. Our attorneys represent business owners, investors, developers, landlords, tenants, and financing institutions in all aspects of commercial real estate matters. Often, our attorneys are called upon to counsel clients long before a contract is executed or a “closing” is on the Read More »
New York’s Brownfield Cleanup Program (“BCP”) provides valuable tax incentives and liability relief for the cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated or blighted sites, or “brownfields.” We assist brownfield stakeholders, including developers, municipalities, brokers, financial institutions, and consultants, in understanding the benefits of the BCP and other economic development incentives available for brownfield redevelopment. Our attorneys also Read More »
The Internal Revenue Code and New York State law provide tax incentives to encourage and support projects that serve the public, promote economic development and advance charitable and public purposes. These incentives include tax-exempt bonds, tax credits and the abatement of real property, sales and use and mortgage recording taxes offered by Industrial Development Agencies Read More »
Joshua Werbeck is a Member of Bousquet Holstein PLLC and serves on its Board of Managers. He is a member of the firm's Real Estate, Business, and Liquor Licensing and Compliance Practice Groups. In real estate matters, Josh represents individuals, businesses, and non-profits, including developers, lenders, homeowners associations, condominium boards, and homeowners. His experience includes Read More »