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About Mr. Hal Lance Rose

Published and accomplished litigator and negotiator experienced in appeals to New York State Appellate Courts, bankruptcy, commercial and residential real estate law. Attentive to client needs and inquiries. Obsessive about returning client phone calls and being available to clients. Designed and implemented manual outlining policies and procedures for Mitchell-Lama housing. Educator and lecturer in the areas of bankruptcy and real estate law. Designed and implemented training and development of new attorneys. Experienced and competent in business development.

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Professional Experience
ExperienceYears
Senior Associate, Amsterdam & Lewinter, LLP2004-2009
Experienced in litigating Article 78 Proceedings defending against appeals of decisions of The Department of Housing Preservation and Development Commercial and residential real estate litigation and transactions in New York State Supreme Court and Civil Court involving multi-million dollar properties (including traverses, trials and ejectment actions.) Experienced in proceedings commenced before the Department of Housing Preservation and Development to recover Mitchell-Lama properties including hearings before Administrative Hearing Officers. Prepared and implemented firm manual outlining procedure for litigating Mitchell-Lama Proceeding from inception to conclusion. Experienced in appeals submitted to the Appellate Term and Appellate Division-First and Second Departments. Responsible for filing motions to vacate automatic stay pursuant to U.S.C. Sec. 362 electronically with the Bankruptcy Court. Experienced in conducting Examinations Before Trial. Worked in close contact with firm's clients Negotiated Commercial leases and Subleases on behalf of landlords Experienced in Surrogate's Court Matters including obtaining letters testamentary from the NY County Public Administrator to recover Coop apartments. Computer literate including Westlaw, Lexis and MS Office Suite. Responsible for training new attorneys
Senior Associate, Silversmith & Veraja, LLP1999-2004
* Negotiated commercial leases and subleases * Prepared appellate briefs for Appellate Term and Appellate Division-1st and 2nd Departments * Experienced in collection cases, plenary actions and enforcement of judgments * Extensive motion practice in Supreme Court, Civil Court and Criminal Court * Commercial and residential real estate litigation and transactions in New York State Supreme Court, Civil Court and Housing Court * Represented corporate landlords before the Division of Housing and Community Renewal and Federal Bankruptcy Court * Responsible for filing the firm's motions electronically with the Bankruptcy Court and converting documents created in Word format to PDF format * Implemented automated Landlord-Tenant litigation software * Negotiated service contracts with Lexis
Attorney at Law, Fischman & Fischman, Esqs.1993-1999
* Civil litigator in Breach of Contract and Real Estate cases * Successfully defended against rent overcharge complaints, decrease in services * complaints and Fair Market Rent Appeals before the Division of Housing and * Community Renewal * Defended against complaints filed with the New York City Human Rights Commission * Proficient in all areas of Landlord-Tenant Law * Responsible for full case load, settlement negotiations and extensive client interaction * Extensive experience with appeals before the Appellate Term and Appellate Division - 1st and 2nd Departments including oral argument before the Appellate Term, 1st Department
Education
SchoolFocusDegreeYear
University of AkronLawJ.D.1988
Rutgers University - New Brunswick/PiscatawayHistory, Political Science, Economics and FrenchB.A.1985
Professional Activities
ActivityOrganizationStart YearEnd Year
MemberNew York State Bar Association2001
MemberAmerican Bar Association2000
MemberAmerican Bar Association-Litigation Subcommittee2006
LecturerDepartment of Housing Preservation and Development20042008
Details: Lectured for organization's pro bono program for pro se landlords interested in learning about the Rent Stabilization Code, Mitchell-Lama laws, Section 8 rules and regulations and all aspects of NY Housing Law.
Pro Bono ProgramLegal Aid Society20032003
Details: Participated in New York County Lawyer's Association Pro Bono Program to assist clients wishing to file for bankruptcy.
Professional Affiliations
PositionYears
Member, New York State Bar1990-Current
Member, American Bar Association1991-Current

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TitlePublisherPublished
Security Deposits: Top Ten Rules for Handling Tenant FundsFinkelstein & Ferrara's Practice ReporterAugust, 2002
The Rent Deposit Law: A Mixed BlessingFinkelstein & Ferrara's Practice ReporterAugust, 2000

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