Overview
Introduction
Adam Leitman Bailey is a top New York real estate firm that is still managed by its founder and is home to approximately two dozen attorneys. The firm is known for the stellar litigation skills of its lawyers and their ability to get a deal done. Clients range from individuals to cooperatives and from condos to developers. A cherished rite of passage for first-year associates is the gift of a new suit when they pass the bar.
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Vault Verdict
In hiring, Adam Leitman Bailey pays attention to which law school, but even more so to law school performance, writing ability, and desire to represent clients zealously. Coworkers are pleasant, respectful, and professional, and teamwork is common. Partners are collaborative and treat associates as equals; they serve as mentors, teaching, providing guidance, sharing their expertise and providing the necessary supervision to go with the hands-on experience associates gain by working on various projects. In contrast, formal training opportunities are somewhat limited. Work assignments involve face time with clients and challenge associates, with assistance available for tasks that are beyond one’s experience level. The firm offers plenty of quality projects for everyone; however, Ad...
About the Firm
You might have thought that Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C., was founded by a trio of lawyers, but the three monikers all belong to one man: Adam Leitman Bailey. Bailey is still at the helm of the firm he founded two decades ago. Known for their expertise in New York real estate law, the firm’s attorneys regularly represent clients in real estate disputes as well as leasing and property transactions.
Two Decades of Success
At the dawn of the millennium, Adam Leitman Bailey opened the doors of the firm by bartering legal services to his landlord in exchange for office space. Bailey vowed to only take on business for which he could serve as the best lawyer for the case or deal. The firm’s approximately two dozen lawyers have all adopted Adam Leitman Bailey’s original client service policies—re...
Associate Reviews
- “No better place to work in the world. My view is the ocean. Boss is fantastic. Pay is great. Employees are my friends. Work is fascinating. I have been working here since I was an extern during law school. We even have revenue sharing.”
- “Everyone is very pleasant and respectful of each other at the firm. They are extremely professional and take their jobs very seriously. I appreciate everyone's high level of experience and eagerness to be of assistance when I have a question. People are generally social in the office day-to-day.”
- “At the firm, we prioritize professionalism while also fostering a social and collaborative atmosphere. Unlike other firms, we work on exciting real estate cases in New York City, and we have direct access to partners for legal discussions. This collaborative approach empowers us and allows for effective discussions about the issues our clients face.”
- “Lawyers socialize together at firm-sponsored events (typically happy hours at bars) perhaps once every two months. The daily atmosphere is fairly casual. Lawyers are friendly with staff and treat them as equals.”
Why Work Here
As aggressive as Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. is in the courtroom and the negotiating table, we are equally as aggressive in staffing for our clients’ long term needs and goals to make sure we have the sharpest and most seasoned minds ready to handle any and every matter that is brought to us. We maintain training programs that keep our employees well versed in their area of expertise and whether it be training high school interns or creating partnerships with competing firms we work tirelessly to build the strongest and most competent employees in New York. As a result, interns and externs at Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. have gone on to become highly respected members of the real estate legal community.
Getting Hired Here
- “The firm is looking for smart, bold, and down-to-earth associates.”
- “The firm views writing skills (based on writing samples from prior work) as being particularly important. The firm frequently hires from New York Law School and has a preference for not hiring graduates of Ivy League law schools. The prestige of one's law school is not particularly important—what matters is how well one has performed at the school he or she went to and how well one performed at prior attorney jobs.”
- “Our firm seeks candidates who have the hunger and grit to represent clients to the best of their abilities. I believe that a hunger for success and a resilient attitude are key qualities that contribute to the firm's success.”
- “Shortly after I started, my superior frequently asked me how I liked being at the firm. On my first two days of work, I was invited to lunch at local restaurants with other firm employees (both attorneys and staff). Integration is also furthered during the summers, even for employees who have been around for a while, when the firm pays for group lunches [for] attorneys on Fridays.”
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