BBG Strengthens Co-op and Condo Law Practice with Addition of Partner Matthew N. Tobias and Four New Associates

Belkin Burden Goldman, LLP has significantly strengthened its legal team with the addition of Matthew N. Tobias as a partner in its Co-op and Condo Law Practice, along with four new associate attorneys joining across multiple departments. Mr. Tobias brings more than two decades of specialized experience advising cooperatives and condominiums on corporate governance, operational disputes, and building management issues. His unique perspective as both a seasoned attorney and former cooperative board president enables him to navigate governance challenges with practical insight and clarity.

The firm's expansion includes four new associate attorneys who have joined in recent weeks, enhancing BBG's Transactional, Litigation, and Administrative Departments. Isabella Pisani joins the Transactional Department, while Amanda Zifchak and Daniel Kirshblum strengthen the Litigation Department. Jonathan Lerch has joined the Administrative Department, further broadening the firm's capabilities across its core service areas. These strategic hires reflect BBG's ongoing commitment to expanding its legal expertise and resources to better serve clients in the competitive New York real estate market.

Daniel Altman, Co-Managing Partner and Transactional Department Co-Chair, expressed enthusiasm about the new additions, stating that Mr. Tobias's depth of experience in governance matters combined with his extensive litigation background will make him an invaluable asset to both clients and the wider BBG team. Jeffrey L. Goldman, Co-Managing Partner and Litigation Department Co-Chair, emphasized that these personnel additions demonstrate the firm's continued focus on growth and client service excellence. The enhanced team structure ensures that clients receive comprehensive representation throughout all stages of their legal matters.

Belkin Burden Goldman, LLP represents over 300 cooperative and condominium buildings throughout New York City, providing sophisticated counsel across all facets of real estate law. With more than 60 experienced real estate attorneys, the firm offers strategic guidance in areas including appellate litigation, construction, land use and zoning, landlord-tenant disputes, lease structuring, loft law compliance, foreclosures, tax exemptions and zoning incentives, transactions, and rent regulation. The firm's expanded team positions it to better address the complex legal needs of developers, investors, landlords, property owners, managers, and cooperative and condominium boards operating in New York's dynamic real estate environment.