Real Estate Disputes & Restructuring

At Ainsworth Gorkin, we represent clients across New York and New Jersey in navigating the full spectrum of real estate disputes and restructuring matters. In today’s volatile economic climate—marked by shifting valuations, rising interest rates, and increasing financial stress—real estate stakeholders require experienced legal guidance to mitigate risk, resolve disputes efficiently, and protect long-term investments.

Our attorneys offer practical, business-oriented solutions to complex challenges. Whether disputes arise from failed transactions, commercial lease disagreements, construction delays, or distressed property situations, we craft legal strategies tailored to each client’s goals.

Real Estate Litigation and Dispute Resolution

Our litigators are experienced in representing clients across state and federal courts, as well as in arbitration and mediation forums. We handle disputes involving:

• Breach of commercial or residential purchase and sale agreements

• Landlord-tenant litigation

• Enforcement and defense of foreclosures

• Construction and development-related claims

• Joint venture and partnership disagreements

• Zoning, land use, and entitlement issues

• Environmental litigation and property contamination claims

• Easements, restrictive covenants, and boundary disputes

We represent a broad array of real estate stakeholders, including developers, institutional lenders, REITs, private equity firms, property managers, and high-net-worth individuals.

Restructuring, Workouts & Insolvency

In distressed property and restructuring scenarios, our firm provides strategic counsel aimed at preserving value, minimizing exposure, and managing legal complexity. We represent clients in all phases of real estate restructurings, including loan workouts, debt renegotiations, and asset repositioning.

Our attorneys serve borrowers, lenders, landlords, receivers, trustees, and other parties in restructuring matters involving:

• Commercial loan defaults and workouts

• Multi-property and multi-jurisdictional foreclosures

• Real estate asset sales in insolvency proceedings

• Distressed acquisitions and investment strategy

• Retail, hospitality, office, and mixed-use developments

• Franchise and dealership restructurings

Ainsworth Gorkin is also regularly retained as outside counsel in foreclosure and asset recovery matters, including actions involving office buildings, shopping centers, and residential portfolios.

A Proactive Approach to Risk Mitigation

We believe in early intervention and strategic planning. Our attorneys work closely with clients at the outset of a transaction—or at the first sign of trouble—to assess risk, evaluate legal exposure, and explore resolution options that align with business objectives. When litigation becomes necessary, we are prepared to advocate vigorously and efficiently.

Whether you are pursuing or defending a claim, navigating a distressed asset scenario, or seeking to proactively avoid conflict, Ainsworth Gorkin provides the legal insight and courtroom experience needed to protect your interests.