Overview
David J. Rabinowitz, a Director in our Real Estate group, brings more than 27 years of experience to his practice and clients. David has extensive experience representing clients in connection with commercial real estate transactions (retail, office, industrial and mixed-use) that involve properties located in New York City and throughout the country, including acquisitions and dispositions (one-off and portfolio transactions), commercial development, leasing and finance. Chambers USA reports that David is New York retail's "key contact".
David also has widespread experience in the area of retail law, including the acquisition, sale and leasing of retail and mixed-use properties, lease restructurings, condominium developments (retail and mixed-use), acquiring and selling real estate assets (fee estates and leasehold interests in retail properties) in connection with bankruptcy proceedings, and counseling clients on lease issues (such as exclusives, radius restrictions, assignment/subletting and "going dark") in anticipation of and during a lease dispute. His retail clients include some of the nation's largest "big box" retailers and shopping center developers.
Representative Experience
· New Jersey based shopping center owner in connection with the leasing of its shopping centers in New Jersey, New York and Virginia.
· New York based shopping center in connection with the leasing of its shopping centers in New York and New Jersey.
· Regional property owner/manager in connection with the development of property on Long Island and the leasing of its shopping centers.
· Real estate development and acquisition company in connection with the acquisition, leasing and sale of real estate development projects in the Northeast.
· Real estate developer in connection with the acquisition of 16 malls located in the Southeast.
· International retailer in connection with the acquisition and ground lease of property in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions, including multiple leases in New York City for stores in excess of 100,000 square feet in to-be-built vertical development projects, and the acquisition of 85 acres of land for the development of a 300,000 square foot distribution facility in Maryland.
· Big box retailer in lease transactions across the country.
· Domestic merchandise retailer in connection with certain of its lease transactions across the country, including in New York and the surrounding area.
· Private real estate investment company in connection with the bankruptcy of a large retailer.
· National retailer in connection with the restructuring of certain of its leases throughout the country.
· Private real estate investment company in connection with a restaurant lease in a building located in New York City.
· Retail dessert cafe in connection with its first restaurant in Manhattan.
Professional and Community Involvement
· Member, U.S. Law Conference Program Committee, International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)
· Member, American College of Real Estate Lawyers (ACREL)
· Member, Urban Land Institute
· Member, Real Estate Board of New York
Awards and Recognition
· Recognized by Chambers USA: Guide to Leading Business Lawyers in the area of real estate law
· Martindale Hubbell Peer Review Rated AV Preeminent TM
· New York Super Lawyer
· Named The Best Lawyers in America in the area of real estate law
Speaking Engagements
· "Lease Restructurings: Lessons Learned," ICSC US Shopping Center Law Conference, November 2010
· "Leasing for Non-Leasing Professionals," Presented Course at ICSC's Headquarters in NY, September 2010
· "Strategies To Consider In Restructuring Retail Leases," Presented Seminar to the ACREL Leasing Committee, December 2009
· "The Dirt on Ground Leases," CLE sponsored by the Association of the Bar of New York City, November 2009
· "Tenants in Trouble/Alternatives for Landlords and Tenants to Consider," ICSC US Shopping Center Law Conference, October 2009
· "Retail Tenants in Trouble: Legal Issues and Options," CLE Panelist, sponsored by the American Bar Association Section of Real Property, Trust and Estate Law, September 2009
· "Unique Legal Issues and Retailer Issues Presented by Mixed-Use Developments," Conference on Mixed-Use Development, November 2008
· "The Dirt on Ground Leases," CLE sponsored by the Association of the Bar of New York City, May 2008
· "Ten Things You Must Know About Big Box Leasing - Thinking Inside the Box," Seminar at the International Council of Shopping Centers 2008 United State Shopping Center Law Conference, Hollywood, Florida
· "Unique Issues Presented by Lifestyle Centers," General Session at the International Council of Shopping Centers 2007 United States Shopping Center Law Conference, San Diego, California
Press Releases
September 2011
Goulston & Storrs Attorneys Named to 2012 Edition of Best Lawyers®
July 30, 2009
Goulston & Storrs Attorneys Named in 2010 Best Lawyers®
June 15, 2009
Chambers USA Ranks Goulston & Storrs in Leading Practice Areas: 22 individual attorneys receive recognition
May 2009
Goulston & Storrs expands New York office with the arrival of David Rabinowitz
Advisories
December 2009
New York City Adopts New Operational Mandates for Existing Buildings
October 2009
Green Building Incentives in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut
September 2009
So You Thought the Lease had an Option to Renew...Think Again.
August 2009
New Jersey Economic Stimulus Act of 2009 Funding for Development Projects
Publications & Mentions
May 2012
Retail/Restaurant Leasing In New York City
December 2011
"High Prices for High Volume," Shopping Center Business
May 2011
Eyes Wide Open: How to avoid surprises when buying a shopping center
December 2010
"Tourism Boosts New York Retail," Shopping Center Business
May 2010
"Lease Amendments And Guaranties: A Trap For The Unwary," Shopping Center Business
April 2010
"The Legal Perspective On Distressed Properties," Shopping Center Business
January 2010
"Troubled Tenancies: Strategies for Landlords and Tenants in Restructuring Retail Leases," Shopping Center Business
November 2009
"An Adapting Market: Realities Are Changing, But New York Is Still A Strong Market For Retail Deals", Shopping Center Business
November 2008
"How Long Will the Fallout from the Financial Crisis Last?" STORIES Magazine
October 2008
"Is Your Roof Green? Renewable Energy Strategies for Building Owners to Consider," Shopping Center Business
May 2008
"Urban Lifestyle Centers: Challenges and Solutions for a Growing Trend," Shopping Center Business
April 2008
"Is Your Roof Green? Strategies a Retailer Can Use in Order to Install Solar Panels on Its Roof?" New York Real Estate Journal
January 2008
"Innovations in Lifestyle Centers: Meeting the Development and Leasing Challenges," New York Real Estate Journal