Strategic RealEstate & LitigationCounsel.
Trusted advisor to property owners, developers, businesses, and boards across New York City for over four decades.
An Attorney Who Understands Both Courtroom Strategy and Deal Structure
Robert Jay Gumenick brings over four decades of legal expertise to every matter he handles. A graduate of Columbia University School of Law, he has built a career that bridges the gap between aggressive litigation and sophisticated real estate transactions.
As former Head of the Legal Department at Manhattan Equities, Robert managed leasing, acquisitions, construction, and development of major office portfolios across New York City. This insider experience gives him a strategic advantage that few attorneys can match.
His practice encompasses commercial lending, 1031 exchanges, condominium and cooperative representation, business formation, and shareholder agreements. When negotiation fails, Robert brings the same strategic discipline to the courtroom.
Columbia Law School
Juris Doctor from one of the nation's top law schools
Manhattan Equities
Former Head of Legal Department managing major office portfolios
40+ Years in Practice
Litigation and transactional experience since the 1980s
Multilingual Counsel
Fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese
Navigating multiple real estate cycles since the 1980s with deep understanding of market shifts, financing changes, and regulatory evolution.
Focused Legal Expertise Across
Real Estate & Business Law
Four decades of practice have refined our focus to the areas where we deliver the greatest strategic value.
Commercial Real Estate Law
Full-spectrum counsel for commercial property transactions, from acquisitions to complex development matters.
Residential Real Estate
Protecting homeowners and boards in every aspect of residential property transactions.
Civil Litigation
Aggressive courtroom advocacy when negotiation and mediation cannot resolve your dispute.
Contracts & Business Law
Strategic counsel for business formation, governance, and contractual relationships.
Legal Strategy Built on
Experience, Not Theory.
He has seen multiple real estate cycles since the 1980s. He understands market shifts, financing changes, and regulatory evolution.
40+ Years of Legal Strategy
Navigating NYC real estate law since the 1980s. Deep understanding of market cycles, financing shifts, and regulatory evolution.
Direct Attorney Access
No junior handoffs. When you hire Robert Gumenick, you work directly with Robert Gumenick throughout your entire matter.
Commercial Real Estate Insider
Former Head of Legal at Manhattan Equities. Real-world experience managing major office portfolios and development projects.
Litigation Strength
When negotiation fails, our courtroom experience delivers. From landlord-tenant disputes to emergency injunctions.
Trusted by NYC Investors
Property owners, developers, condo and co-op boards, and sophisticated investors rely on our strategic counsel.
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Local Courtroom Strength.
In a global city like New York, language should never be a barrier to first-rate legal representation. Robert Jay Gumenick provides counsel in three languages, bringing clarity and confidence to every client relationship.
Cross-Border Business Matters
Experience with Brazilian principals and international investors navigating New York real estate transactions. Cultural fluency that goes beyond language.
Client Relationships Without Barriers
Complex legal matters require precise communication. Conducting business in your preferred language ensures nothing is lost in translation during critical negotiations.
Frequently Asked Questions
We handle the full spectrum of real estate law including commercial leasing, acquisitions and dispositions, development and construction matters, 1031 exchanges, commercial lending, multi-family buildings, condo and co-op representation, board representation, and residential purchases and sales.
Yes. One of our key strengths is the ability to handle both transactional and litigation matters. This means we structure deals with an eye toward preventing disputes, and when disputes arise, we have the courtroom experience to protect your interests aggressively.
In a global market like New York City, many real estate transactions involve international parties. Our fluency in Spanish and Portuguese allows us to communicate directly with clients and counterparties without the delay, expense, or risk of misunderstanding that comes with interpreters.
When you hire the Gumenick Law Firm, you work directly with Robert Jay Gumenick throughout your entire matter. There are no junior associate handoffs. You get 40+ years of experience applied directly to your case, with the personal attention that larger firms simply cannot provide.
Yes. We have extensive experience representing condo and co-op boards in governance matters, disputes with unit owners, contract negotiations with service providers, construction and renovation issues, and regulatory compliance.
Bring any relevant documents such as contracts, leases, correspondence, court papers, or closing documents. The more information you can provide, the more effectively we can evaluate your situation and develop a strategy.
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