About Bolonik Law Group

About Bolonik Law Group — Real Estate Brooklyn, New York

Bolonik Law Group serves real estate Brooklyn clients as part of a broad practice covering property transactions and related legal needs throughout Kings County. The firm handles a wide range of practice areas — including real estate, estate planning, litigation, and business law — giving Brooklyn clients access to integrated legal services when property matters intersect with other legal needs. New York’s attorney-state status means every real estate closing requires dedicated legal counsel, and Bolonik Law Group provides that representation for buyers and sellers across the borough. Find other real estate attorneys in Brooklyn serving Kings County.

Brooklyn’s diverse property landscape — covering everything from Greenpoint industrial conversions to Flatbush rentals and Park Slope townhouses — calls for a firm that can address the full scope of issues that arise in property transactions. The group’s multi-discipline background is an asset when a closing surfaces an estate issue, a business dispute, or a litigation matter that the transaction team needs to address.

What Clients Say

Clients of Bolonik Law Group describe a firm that offers broad coverage under one roof, which reduces the need to bring in outside counsel when a real estate matter expands into business, estate, or litigation territory. This breadth is a practical advantage for Brooklyn property owners with complex legal situations.

Real Estate Brooklyn — Practice Areas & Services

Real estate closings — purchase and sale representation for Kings County residential and commercial transactions.
Estate planning with real estate components — addressing property ownership structures, transfer-on-death deeds, and estate plans that include Brooklyn real estate.
Real estate litigation — handling contract disputes, title conflicts, and property-related court proceedings in Kings County.
Business real estate — advising Brooklyn businesses on commercial property purchases, leases, and ownership structures.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a partition action and when is it used for Brooklyn real estate?

A partition action is a lawsuit that forces the sale or physical division of jointly owned property when co-owners cannot agree. In Brooklyn, this commonly arises when co-owners of an inherited property disagree about whether to sell or when business partners dissolve a real estate venture. The Kings County Supreme Court Civil Term at 360 Adams Street handles partition actions. Courts generally prefer forcing a sale over physically dividing urban properties where division is impractical.

How can I protect my Brooklyn property in my estate plan?

Brooklyn property owners can address real estate in their estate plans through several mechanisms: a will directing how the property passes, a trust that transfers property while avoiding probate at Kings County Surrogate’s Court, a life estate deed that reserves use during your lifetime while automatically transferring ownership at death, or joint ownership with right of survivorship. Each option has different tax, Medicaid planning, and control implications that your attorney can explain relative to your specific circumstances.

What is a real estate contract dispute and how is it resolved in New York?

A contract dispute arises when buyer and seller disagree about the terms of a real estate agreement — for example, whether the seller must cure a title defect, whether the buyer can cancel under a financing contingency, or whether a deposit must be refunded after a deal falls through. In New York, these disputes are often resolved through attorney negotiation, but if that fails, they proceed to litigation in Kings County Supreme Court. Most New York real estate contracts include a specific performance clause allowing the non-breaching party to compel the deal to close rather than just seeking money damages.

Quick Facts: Real Estate Law in Brooklyn, New York

Kings County Supreme Court: Civil Term handles real estate litigation and partition actions at 360 Adams Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 — NYCourts.gov
Kings County Surrogate’s Court: Probate and estate proceedings at 2 Johnson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 — NYCourts.gov
NY Specific Performance: New York courts routinely award specific performance in real estate contract breaches — compelling the deal to close rather than just awarding damages — New York State Bar Association

What People Say About Bolonik Law Group

Bolonik Law Group, located in Brooklyn, New York, has garnered mixed reviews from clients. While one reviewer expressed frustration over a lack of transparency and communication regarding fees, another praised attorney Paul for his kindness, professionalism, and effective negotiation skills that helped secure a favorable outcome in a stressful lease situation. Overall, clients appreciate the dedication and support offered by some attorneys at the firm, particularly in navigating complex legal matters.

Google Reviews for Bolonik Law Group

I have a case that I am seeking a lawyer for. Crystal Gallien of Bolonik Law Group reached out to me. I went over the details of the case. She said she needed to charge me $400 to request an extension date and was not able to tell me any other potential costs or retainer. She called me back today 8/13/20. I asked “what will the retainer be?”. She says she doesn’t know till they research the case. I asked “then whats your hourly rate?” She did not want to say, then says it could be $395 or more or less but she does not know. I say “It sounds like you want me to make a commitment without any idea of cost, can I speak directly with the attorney so that I can tell him the facts and that he can tell me the retainer and hourly cost. She started SCREAMING at me saying that she knows how its done and that I don’t know what I’m talking about then SHE HUNG UP THE PHONE ON ME!!! So I emailed her and said “So I guess I need to do a PUBLIC review of how rude and disrespectful you were to me just now and that this is what Bolonik law group represents.” And when she had a chance to redeem herself from the disrespect she had demonstrated she said ” Yes, Please feel free to post your feedback on our service” So here you go! and its the absolute raw truth! Dont go here to be disrespected unless she no longer works there!!!

Paul is a lifesaver! I feel so lucky I found him. His kindness and professionalism quickly got me through a very stressful situation with my lease when my landlord raised a rent tremendously when an old lease was about to expire. Paul negotiated the price down significantly, and I was able to stay and save a place where I conducted business of a retail for the past 10 years. Paul is extremely fair and honest. Now, I trust him not only with leases but with a closing of my new condo in Brooklyn. Thank you, Paul.

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