Business disputes can be disruptive and costly. At Schillinger & Finsterwald, LLP, we have the skill and background to handle complex business matters to help resolve your business challenges and to minimize your lost profits. Our partners, Peter Schillinger and Lori Finsterwald, have decades of experience helping clients in New York City, White Plains and… Read more »
Real Estate Litigation
Peter Schillinger and Lori Finsterwald are skilled White Plains real estate litigators. They have successfully litigated breach of contract, specific performance and damage claims in numerous real estate cases. Who We Represent If you are a buyer or seller of real estate, a real estate developer and/or investor, a cooperative or condominium, sponsor or unit… Read more »
Appeals
Of Counsel and Appellate Services in New York State and Federal Courts At Schillinger & Finsterwald, our lawyers have decades of experience handling appeals and serving in an of counsel capacity to other law firms. We serve as appellate counsel and local counsel in New York City, White Plains and surrounding areas, including Westchester, Putnam,… Read more »
Business Divorce
When co-owners of a privately held business find that they can no longer work together and cannot agree on how to terminate their business, they may pursue business divorce litigation. Schillinger & Finsterwald has represented business divorce clients in a range of industries including real estate, wholesale and retail operations, service companies, and… Read more »
Estate, Wills, and Trust Litigation
Every inheritance matter is unique. It may involve complex family relations, complicated financial considerations and strong personal attachments and sentiments. When there is a legal dispute concerning estates, wills and/or trusts, you need a law firm of dedicated attorneys that will reliably provide legal assistance under what may be trying personal circumstances. Effective Estate, Will… Read more »
Fraud and Forgery Litigation
At Schillinger & Finsterwald, LLP, we represent both plaintiffs and defendants in cases involving: Fraud Negligent misrepresentation Forgery Breach of fiduciary duty Undue influence When you retain our services, our attorneys will deliver prompt and personal attention during every phase of your case. Contact us online or call us in White Plains at 914-949-7800 to… Read more »
News
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INJUNCTION PROHIBITING TRANSFER OF APARTMENT BUILDING UPHELD ON APPEAL.
Defendant family members enjoined from Selling or Encumbering Building
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CONDOMINIUM’S CLAIMS FOR CONSTRUCTION DEFECTS GO FORWARD
Court Upholds Condominium’s Claims Against Sponsor/Builder for Construction Defects in Condominium
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DISMISSAL OF CLAIMS AGAINST COMPANIES WRONGFULLY SUED IN CORPORATE DISSOLUTION PROCEEDING
Dismissal of Wrongfully Sued Companies
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INJUNCTION PROHIBITS VIOLATION OF NON-COMPETE AGREEMENT
Partners Enjoined
Cases
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Partnership Agreement Enforced; Ownership of Buildings Upheld
Our client brought claims for enforcement of a partnership agreement against the estate of his deceased business partner.
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Damages Awarded for Breach of Real Estate Contract
When our client lawfully canceled a contract to sell an apartment building, the buyer filed a notice of pendency.
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Co-op Ownership Dispute Settled
Schillinger & Finsterwald represented one divorced spouse against the other divorced spouse in a claim for sole ownership of a Fifth Avenue cooperative apartment which they had purchased together many years prior.
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Partnership Dispute Resolved After Trial
After trial and appeal, we obtained judgment declaring that our client is sole owner of a Long Island shopping center and six New York City apartment buildings. In this case, we succeeded by proving that the adversary party had committed multiple acts of fraud and forgery.
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Obtained Landmark Ruling from Highest NY Appellate Court
Schillinger & Finsterwald obtained a reversal in the highest court of the State of New York, seminally declaring the scope of coverage under umbrella insurance policies in New York State.
Practice Areas
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Business Litigation
Top Business Dispute Attorneys in White Plains and Westchester
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Real Estate Litigation
25 Years of Experience in Real Estate Litigation
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Appeals
Our lawyers have decades of experience handling appeals and serving in an of counsel capacity to other law firms.
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Business Divorce
Experienced Business Divorce Attorneys
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Estate, Wills, and Trust Litigation
Litigation Services for Estates, Wills and Trusts Disputes