Law Office of Steven Riker

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  • This firm maintains a general commercial practice, with an emphasis on commercial and business litigation, real estate transactions, contract negotiation, corporate formation, and hotel/hospitality law.

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    4.9/5.0 (27)
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  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Platinum Client Champion
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The Law Office of Steven Riker is a New York-based law firm, which provides high-quality legal services at cost-effective rates to a diversified clientele in the New York metropolitan area. The Firm's practice areas include commercial and business litigation, real estate transactions (buying/selling/leasing), landlord/tenant law, contracts, business formation, hotel/hospitality law, employment law, trusts and estates, and political asylum. The Firm represents individuals and entities in actions involving breach of contract and fiduciary duty, shareholder and partnership disputes, specific enforcement of real estate contracts, brokerage disputes, landlord-tenant disputes, mechanic's liens, employment disputes, and Surrogate's Court and estate matters. The Firm also represents owners, developers, landlords, and tenants in commercial and residential real estate acquisitions, lease transactions and related financing transactions. The Firm counsels businesses in a broad range of matters, including the formation of limited liability companies, corporations, and partnerships, the preparation and negotiation of operating agreements, shareholders' agreements, and various corporate governance documents, and obtains employment-based visas for their workers. The Firm also represents individuals and fiduciaries in various Surrogate Court's proceedings involving Wills, Trusts, and Estates.

The Firm's clients have included large publicly-traded companies, corporate executives, prominent individuals, and many small business owners. However, every client and every project, whether big or small, receives the same level of commitment, diligence and ingenuity which distinguishes the Firm's practice.

The Firm, due to legal/ethical obligations, seeks to keep the identity of its clients and their actions confidential. However, representative clients of the Firm have included judges, attorneys, prominent individuals/families, and large companies. Several matters handled by the Firm have been reported in both domestic and international newspapers. Lawsuits and transactions successfully handled by the Firm have ranged from hundreds of thousands of dollars to as much as thirty million dollars.

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Areas of Practice (33)

  • Litigation
  • Real Estate
  • Business Law
  • Wills
  • Probate
  • Appellate Practice
  • Arbitration
  • Breach of Contract
  • Business Formation
  • Business Litigation
  • Civil Litigation
  • Civil Practice
  • Collections
  • Commercial Real Estate
  • Condominium Law
  • Contracts
  • Corporate Law
  • Employment Contracts
  • Estate Litigation
  • Estate Planning
  • General Practice
  • Labor and Employment
  • Landlord and Tenant Law
  • Mediation
  • Property Law
  • Residential Real Estate
  • Small Business Law
  • Trusts and Estates
  • Commercial Law
  • Hotel and Hospitality Law
  • Mediation and Arbitration
  • Will, Trust and Estates
  • Contract Negotiations and Business Transations
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Steven M. Riker, Esq.: Attorney with Law Office of Steven Riker
Steven M. Riker, Esq.
Principal
4.9
39 Reviews
New York, NY

Business Law, Litigation, Real Estate, Hospitality Law, Hotel and Resort Law, Wills and Probate, Appellate Practice, Arbitration, Breach of Contract, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Civil Litigation, Civil Practice, Collections, Commercial Law, Commercial Real Estate, Contracts, Corporate Law, Elder Law, Employment Contracts, Estate Litigation, Estate Planning, General Practice, Labor and Employment, Mediation, Property Law, Small Business Law, Commercial Landlord and Tenant Law, Commercial Leasing, Business Transactions, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Buying and Selling of Businesses, Closely Held Business Law, Limited Liability Company Law, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Litigation View More

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Peer Reviews

4.9/5.0 (27 reviews)

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  • Analytical Capability

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  • Judgment

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  • Communication

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  • Legal Experience

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Steven M. Riker Esq. by a Sole Practitioner on 02/17/15 in Commercial Litigation

    Outstanding attorney capable in many areas, including business litigation,civil litigation, real estate,appellate writing and argument Kind, patient, courteous, considerate,industrious, knowledgeable, extremely intelligent. Goes the extra mile for al... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Steven M. Riker Esq. by a Partner on 02/17/15 in Civil Litigation

    I have known Mr. Riker for a number of years. He is an excellent and highly capable attorney, especially in the areas of real estate, general corporate/business law, and litigation.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Steven M. Riker Esq. by a Sole Practitioner on 03/24/15 in Business Law

    Outstanding attorney. Highly competent in Business Law.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Steven M. Riker Esq. by a Principal on 03/08/15 in Civil Litigation

    Steven is a hard-working, knowledgeable, well-spoken attorney.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Steven M. Riker Esq. by a Member on 03/05/15 in Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Steven M. Riker Esq. by a Partner on 03/05/15 in Estate Litigation

    Excellent attorney. Diligent and on top of his cases. A pleasure to deal with. Highly recommend him for a AV rating!!

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Steven M. Riker Esq. by a Sole Practitioner on 03/03/15 in Immigration and Naturalization

    I have know Steve for many years and he has always handled matters in a professional manner. I highly recommenced his services.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Steven M. Riker Esq. by a Member on 02/27/15 in Commercial Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Steven M. Riker Esq. by a Sole Practitioner on 02/24/15 in Trusts and Estates

    Steven is an outstanding attorney with the highest ethical standards. I've known Steven for over ten years, and he consistently demonstrates his superb legal knowledge and uncompromising ethics. I strongly recommend Steven.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Steven M. Riker Esq. by a Partner on 02/17/15 in Trusts and Estates

    I have worked for years with Mr. Riker and hold him in very high regard based upon his ethics and work product.

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