Associate

Real Estate

Expertise

Michael Curatola’s legal practice focuses on transactional real estate matters, both commercial and residential. Michael is an experienced contract drafter, negotiator, and closer.

Michael represents buyers, sellers, and lenders, and has extensive commercial leasing experience. Michael’s work on the cutting edge of the New York State cannabis industry has led to the development of novel lease contingencies.

Michael frequently works with coops, small businesses, and developers throughout New York. His writing has been featured in Law 360 and he has delivered live presentations on the latest legal developments.

Michael Advises

  • Small Business Owners
  • OCM License Holders
  • First Time Home Buyers
  • Real Estate Developers, Zoning/Land Use
  • Coop and Condo Boards

Experience Highlights

  • $9.2M sale of a portfolio comprising 100+ coop units
  • $6.5M sale of a 4,5000sf Manhattan townhouse
  • $4.5M acquisition of a portfolio of seven commercial properties

Career Highlights

Previous Law Firms 

  • Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP (Associate Attorney 2021-2024)
  • Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP ( Law Clerk 2019-2021)

Memberships 

  • NYC Bar Association

Education

  • Brooklyn Law School (Juris Doctor)
  • Stony Brook University (B.A., English, cum laude)

Other:

Publications

  • NYC Cannabis Landlord Accountability Law Has Limitations (Law360, 2023, July 31)

Speaking Engagements

  • From Property to Purpose: Unleash the Power of Real Estate Charitable Gifting (2023)
  • What Senior Housing Providers Need to Know About Cannabis (2023)

 

Expertise

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Michael Curatola’s legal practice focuses on transactional real estate matters, both commercial and residential. Michael is an experienced contract drafter, negotiator, and closer.

Michael represents buyers, sellers, and lenders, and has extensive commercial leasing experience. Michael’s work on the cutting edge of the New York State cannabis industry has led to the development of novel lease contingencies.

Michael frequently works with coops, small businesses, and developers throughout New York. His writing has been featured in Law 360 and he has delivered live presentations on the latest legal developments.

Michael Advises

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  • Small Business Owners
  • OCM License Holders
  • First Time Home Buyers
  • Real Estate Developers, Zoning/Land Use
  • Coop and Condo Boards

Experience Highlights

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  • $9.2M sale of a portfolio comprising 100+ coop units
  • $6.5M sale of a 4,5000sf Manhattan townhouse
  • $4.5M acquisition of a portfolio of seven commercial properties

Career Highlights

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Previous Law Firms 

  • Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP (Associate Attorney 2021-2024)
  • Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP ( Law Clerk 2019-2021)

Memberships 

  • NYC Bar Association

Education

  • Brooklyn Law School (Juris Doctor)
  • Stony Brook University (B.A., English, cum laude)

Other:

Publications

  • NYC Cannabis Landlord Accountability Law Has Limitations (Law360, 2023, July 31)

Speaking Engagements

  • From Property to Purpose: Unleash the Power of Real Estate Charitable Gifting (2023)
  • What Senior Housing Providers Need to Know About Cannabis (2023)