For more than thirty years, Mr. Berkey has been a trusted advisor to numerous cooperative and condominium boards, banks, insurance companies and individuals. Mr. Berkey counsels his loyal clients regarding all issues pertaining to co-op and condo law, prepares their various contracts, handles their transactions and litigates their claims.

Adam has experience meeting the legal and business needs of corporate clients.

Mr. Brenner serves as real estate and corporate counsel for co-op apartment, condominium unit, mixed-use multiple dwelling and general business owners, prepares estate plans, provides trust and estate administration services, and represents petitioners and guardians in Article 81 proceedings and debtors and creditors in the bankruptcy courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York where he is registered as a mediator.

Atty K. Bruggemann’s practice reflects her steadfast dedication to Matrimonial and Family Law, with a particular focus on high-stakes matrimonial cases, including those involving public figures and high-net-worth individuals, as well as business owners, executives, and their spouses.  She has particular experience in intricate custody and financial matters, ensuring clients receive comprehensive legal support at the toughest times in their lives.

Atty takes great pride in safeguarding her clients’ interests with precision and compassion, particularly in the drafting and negotiating of complex agreements from prenuptials to settlements.

Mr. Douglas’ practice focuses on complex commercial litigation. Throughout the course of his more than thirty years of practice, Mr. Douglas has handled a broad array of local...

Allen A. Drexel concentrates his practice on complex family law issues, including divorce, equitable distribution of business and financial assets, spousal and child support, contested child custody cases, paternity proceedings, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, and same-sex family law matters.

Joseph I. Farca is a partner with broad experience in commercial real estate litigation in state and federal courts, with a practice that ranges from summary proceedings in New York City Civil Court to complex real property and contract disputes in New York State Supreme Court and the United States District and Bankruptcy Courts. His practice includes breach of contract actions, ejectment actions, construction claims and disputes, lien law disputes, foreclosures, fraud actions, actions to rescind or to reform a lease, Article 78 proceedings, and actions for declaratory and injunctive relief, including Yellowstone applications.

Clients represented include building owners, shopping center owners, hotel operators, food service operators, residential co-ops, and public authorities.

David Faust's practice includes the general representation of individuals and public and private corporations on all aspects of commercial, corporate, real estate, trusts, estates, and tax law. In addition, Mr. Faust advises clients on cross-border corporate issues, tax matters, estate planning, and trusts.

Maximilian Ferlesch represents large and small businesses, developers, and professional firms in in all phases of cases from prelitigation investigations through trial and appeals.
 

Beth M. Gazes is an associate at Gallet Dreyer & Berkey, LLP. She guides her Co-op, Condominium, and HOA clients through all aspects of corporate governance including enforcement of and amendments to governing documents, negotiations with vendors, collection of unpaid maintenance and assessments, resolution of conflicts with shareholders and unit owners, drafting access agreements, and the defense of discrimination claims, to name a few. Beth also represents individuals and companies in other real estate matters involving partitions, foreclosures, and mechanics’ liens.