Claude Szyfer concentrates his work in antitrust, real estate litigation and counseling, commodities and derivatives law, and general litigation. His diverse practice involves representing trading firms, utilities, major real estate developers, and trade associations. In particular, Claude has been counsel to the Real Estate Board of New York, Inc., for the last 20 years.
In addition, Claude has participated in both jury and non-jury trials in both Federal and State Court, and has an active antitrust counseling practice. His diverse practice allows him to be equally comfortable in front of a jury, or advocating on behalf of his clients before federal and state regulators. Claude is also a founding member and co-chair of Stroock’s eDiscovery and Information Governance Practice Group. Fluent in Spanish, Claude’s practice often involves the representation of international financial institutions both in the United States and abroad, particularly with respect to international insolvency proceedings.
In the real estate litigation arena, Claude currently serves as lead counsel for the Board of Manager of 443 Greenwich Street Condominium in their litigation against the Sponsors and Architects that executed the renovation and construction of that building. Furthermore, Claude serves as counsel to Vornado Realty Trust in connection with their major developments throughout the New York City area, including 220 Central Park South. Similarly, Claude is currently counselling numerous developers in connection with major projects throughout New York City opposite the NYC Economic Development Corporation.
In addition, Claude recently achieved a full contract price settlement for a group of real estate developers embroiled in a major redevelopment dispute with the Town of West Orange, New Jersey. In the matter, the Township sought to renege upon an agreement to repurchase the property at issue, and sought to obtain the land through a condemnation proceeding. After the filing of a complaint, drafted by Claude, the matter was settled for the full consideration sale price originally agreed to by the parties.
New York
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York; U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York; U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York; U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky; U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit; U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit; U.S. Supreme Court
J.D., New York University School of Law, 1995; Notes and Articles Editor, Journal of International Law and Politics
B.A., with honors, Wesleyan University, 1990
Clerk, Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, 1998-1999
Claude Szyfer concentrates his work in antitrust, real estate litigation and counseling, commodities and derivatives law, and general litigation. His diverse practice involves representing trading firms, utilities, major real estate developers, and trade associations. In particular, Claude has been counsel to the Real Estate Board of New York, Inc., for the last 20 years.
In addition, Claude has participated in both jury and non-jury trials in both Federal and State Court, and has an active antitrust counseling practice. His diverse practice allows him to be equally comfortable in front of a jury, or advocating on behalf of his clients before federal and state regulators. Claude is also a founding member and co-chair of Stroock’s eDiscovery and Information Governance Practice Group. Fluent in Spanish, Claude’s practice often involves the representation of international financial institutions both in the United States and abroad, particularly with respect to international insolvency proceedings.
In the real estate litigation arena, Claude currently serves as lead counsel for the Board of Manager of 443 Greenwich Street Condominium in their litigation against the Sponsors and Architects that executed the renovation and construction of that building. Furthermore, Claude serves as counsel to Vornado Realty Trust in connection with their major developments throughout the New York City area, including 220 Central Park South. Similarly, Claude is currently counselling numerous developers in connection with major projects throughout New York City opposite the NYC Economic Development Corporation.
In addition, Claude recently achieved a full contract price settlement for a group of real estate developers embroiled in a major redevelopment dispute with the Town of West Orange, New Jersey. In the matter, the Township sought to renege upon an agreement to repurchase the property at issue, and sought to obtain the land through a condemnation proceeding. After the filing of a complaint, drafted by Claude, the matter was settled for the full consideration sale price originally agreed to by the parties.
New York
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York; U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York; U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York; U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky; U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit; U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit; U.S. Supreme Court
J.D., New York University School of Law, 1995; Notes and Articles Editor, Journal of International Law and Politics
B.A., with honors, Wesleyan University, 1990
Clerk, Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, 1998-1999