Adam Leitman Bailey 10YEARSAWARDED

Adam Leitman Bailey

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2015
Awarded Practice Areas
Real Estate Law
Adam Leitman Bailey
Adam Leitman Bailey
New York, NY
Works at
Adam Leitman Bailey PC

2 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

Adam Leitman Bailey, Esq. is the founding partner of Adam Leitman Bailey PC in New York, New York. He represents clients in residential and commercial Real Estate Law matters, including litigation, transactions, development disputes, cooperative and condominium issues, landlord-tenant matters, construction-related disputes, and appellate proceedings throughout New York City and surrounding areas.

Mr. Bailey has received recognition from legal publications and rating organizations for his work in Real Estate Law and litigation. He and his firm have been recognized by Chambers & Partners, awarded a Martindale-Hubbell “AV” Preeminent rating, included in Best Lawyers, and selected by Super Lawyers among New York attorneys recognized for their work in the legal profession. He has also been included among America’s Top 100 Bet-The-Company Litigators, and Lawdragon has recognized him in its real estate lawyer rankings.

Chambers & Partners has repeatedly recognized Mr. Bailey for his real estate practice in New York. The publication has described him as “tenacious and confident” in litigation and noted his courtroom presence, strategic approach, and experience handling complex disputes. Clients quoted by the publication have commented on his preparation, judgment, and ability to address challenging legal and business issues.

Mr. Bailey has handled matters featured in national and New York media outlets involving significant real estate disputes, cooperative and condominium litigation, and development-related controversies. The New York Times discussed legal strategies advanced in one of his cases, while the Wall Street Journal covered a decision involving a federal statute that impacted real estate matters nationwide. Other cases have been covered by publications including the Commercial Observer, Curbed NY, and the New York Post.

Throughout his career, Mr. Bailey has represented property owners, developers, shareholders, cooperative and condominium boards, investors, landlords, tenants, and businesses in New York Real Estate Law matters. His work includes appearances before Housing Court, Civil Court, New York State Supreme Court, federal courts, and appellate courts.

In a feature profile by LawDragon, the publication highlighted Mr. Bailey’s work on high-profile and complex real estate litigation matters in New York City and discussed his long-standing involvement in shaping legal strategies affecting the city’s real estate market.

Dateline NBC invited Mr. Bailey to discuss negotiation strategy on its nationally syndicated program, referring to him as “aggressive, tenacious and smart.”

Based in New York, New York, Adam Leitman Bailey PC represents clients in a broad range of Real Estate Law matters across New York City and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Works at
Adam Leitman Bailey PC

2 Best Lawyers awards

Adam Leitman Bailey PC logo

Locations

Education

  • Syracuse University, J.D., graduated 1995
  • Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Real Estate Law
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Litigation - Real Estate

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