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    Michael T. Reilly

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    Michael T. Reilly devotes his practice to real estate, construction, finance, landlord tenant litigation, and probate matters.

    Michael advises cooperative and condominium boards and homeowner associations on corporate governance, financing, construction contracts, commercial leases, regulatory compliance, utility procurement, and insurance recovery matters. He also provides general counsel advice to not-for-profit corporations that provide supportive housing and social services to elderly, economically disadvantaged, and developmentally disabled residents.

    Michael represents corporate entities, individuals, and trusts in the purchase, sale, and lease of commercial properties, condominium units, cooperative apartments, loft spaces, time-share properties, single and multi-family homes, and undeveloped land. He helps owners obtain acquisition financing and negotiate the refinancing and restructuring of underlying mortgages and lines of credit. He advises real estate investors in Internal Revenue Code Section 1031 like-kind exchanges.

    Michael represents “Mitchell-Lama” cooperative corporations regulated by the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development and the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal. He negotiates regulatory agreements extending affordability requirements and tax benefits in exchange for subsidized financing and grant funding. He counsels Mitchell-Lama cooperative corporations on conversions under Article XI of the New York Private Finance Housing Law and the New York Business Corporation Law. Additionally, He counsels Housing Development Fund Companies and entities supervised by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. He secures grant funding for affordable housing clients through the New York City Council Discretionary Funding Program and the New York State Dormitory Authority.

    Michael drafts construction contracts for projects involving façades, balconies, roof replacements, mechanical system upgrades, cogeneration, boiler replacements, gas conversions, solar panel installations, window replacements, lobby and hallway upgrades, hazardous material abatement and removal. He negotiates professional services contracts for architects, engineers, owner’s representatives, construction managers, site safety managers, and environmental consultants; represents buildings during the transition of managing agents, security guard companies, laundry providers and building maintenance providers; and advises owners in the installation and upgrade of building technology systems.

    In addition, Michael litigates commercial and residential landlord tenant cases in New York Civil and Supreme Courts. He has represented condominium boards in common charge collection and unit owner default cases, and successfully negotiated with commercial developers and neighboring buildings to secure license, access, and indemnity agreements on behalf of landlords during construction. Michael appears before New York City and State regulatory agencies, including the New York City Environmental Control Board, the New York City Department of Buildings and the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development, defending landlords and tenants in municipal, construction, environmental, criminal, fire, and building code violations. He has successfully prosecuted non-primary residence proceedings on behalf of regulated housing landlords.

    Michael probates wills, administers estates, and represents fiduciaries in litigation before the New York State Surrogate’s Courts. He has represented fiduciaries in audits before the New York State Department of Finance and Internal Revenue Service, and is involved in accounting and guardianship proceedings. He also prepares federal and New York State estate and income tax returns.

    At Tulane University School of Law, Michael was a Notes and Comments Editor for the Tulane Maritime Law Journal.

    A resident of Manhattan, he is an avid triathlete and outdoorsman.

    Results may vary depending on your particular facts and legal circumstances.

    Areas of practice

    • Real Estate, Finance, and Land Use
    • Estate Planning and Administration & Wealth Preservation
    • Cooperative and Condominium Law (Co-op & Condo)

    Education

      • Boston University School of Law
        • LL.M., Taxation
      • Tulane University Law School
        • J.D.
      • Hamilton College
        • B.A., Government

    Professional Affiliations

      • New York State Bar Association
      • New York City Bar Association
        • Cooperative & Condominium Law Committee

    Bar Admissions

      • New York
      • U.S. Tax Court
      • U.S. District Court
        • Eastern District of New York
        • Northern District of New York
        • Southern District of New York
    December 10, 2021
    Mike Reilly Discusses Pandemic Relief Funds for Co-op and Condo Residents
    Michael T. Reilly, a Member of law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., was recently interviewed by Habitat Magazine for the "Co-op and Condo Residents Need to Act Fast on Pandemic Relief Funds" article. “This is a great benefit for co-ops and condos,” Mike Reilly said. “It’s the first direct legislation designed to help homeowners stay in their homes....
    December 17, 2019
    Michael Reilly Speaks to the Coordinating Council of Cooperatives of Greater New York
    Michael T. Reilly, a Member of law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., presented “Proactive Strategies for Shaping Legislation, Regulation, and Political Discourse in New York City Cooperatives” to the Coordinating Council of Cooperatives of Greater New York on December 14. About the Presentation Reilly discussed how each individual cooperative could come together with the Coordinating Council...
    April 15, 2019
    Michael Reilly in Panel Discussion at The Cooperator Expo New York
    Michael T. Reilly, a Member of law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., participated in the panel discussion “Homesharing and Subletting in the Airbnb Era – New Rules and Best Practices to Protect Your Investment” at The Cooperator Expo New York, Thursday, April 11, at the New York Hilton Midtown in New York. Reilly discussed the rise...
    January 22, 2015
    Norris McLaughlin Names New Members
    Bridgewater, NJ (January 22, 2015) – The Bridgewater-based law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., has announced that the following attorneys have been promoted from Associates to Members of the firm, effective January 1, 2015: New Jersey William J. Beneduce – environmental, litigation John A. Jakub – environmental, litigation New York Danielle M. DeFilippis – intellectual property, litigation Michael...
    November 13, 2013
    Norris McLaughlin, P.A.Closes First Multi-Family Grant Under NYC Build It Back
    Norris McLaughlin, P.A.Closes First Multi-Family Grant Under NYC Build It Back New York, NY (November 13, 2013) - New York, NY (November 13, 2013) – The Cooperative and Condominium Law Group of Norris McLaughlin, P.A. represented Knickerbocker Village (KVI) in securing $1.46 million in Hurricane Sandy relief funds from NYC Build it Back multi-family building...
    September 9, 2013
    Michael T. Reilly Appointed to Cooperative & Condominium Law Committee of City Bar
    Michael T. Reilly Appointed to Cooperative & Condominium Law Committee of City Bar New York, NY (September 9, 2013) – Michael T. Reilly, an attorney with the law firm of Norris McLaughlin, P.A., was recently appointed to the Cooperative & Condominium Law Committee of the New York City Bar Association. ”It is my pleasure to...
    June 3, 2013
    Norris McLaughlin, P.A.Testifies in Opposition to Proposed Cooperative Legislation
    New York, NY (June 3, 2013) – Several attorneys in the firm’s Co-op and Condo Law Group worked on preparation for the hearing, including Karol S. Robinson, a Member of the firm who researched and drafted the testimony; Michael T. Reilly, who also completed research and attended the hearing; and Ezra N. Goodman, Member of...
    February 21, 2012
    Professional Responsibility: Is Your New In-House Counsel Current with New York's New Registration Requirements
    Professional Responsibility: Is Your New In-House Counsel Current with New York's New Registration Requirements By: Michael Reilly, et al.Bloomberg Law Report - Technology LawVolumber 2, Number 10September 14, 2011 Click here to download PDF article ·
    August 26, 2011
    Norris McLaughlin, P.A.Closes Over $150 Million Financing Package for Mutual Redevelopment Houses
    August 26, 2011 Norris McLaughlin, P.A. 721 Route 202-206, Suite 200 P.O. Box 5933 Bridgewater, NJ 08807-5933 Contact: Edward C. Miller, Jr. Chief Marketing Officer (908) 722-0700 x4224 ecmillerjr@nmmlaw.com Norris McLaughlin, P.A.Closes Over $150 Million Financing Package for Mutual Redevelopment Houses   New York, NY (August 26, 2011) - In June, Norris McLaughlin, P.A. assisted...
    November 27, 2007
    Norris McLaughlin, P.A. Welcomes New Associate in NYC Office
      November 27, 2007 SOMERVILLE, NJ – The law firm of Norris McLaughlin, P.A. is pleased to welcome Michael T. Reilly as an associate with the firm. Reilly, a resident of Manhattan, will join the firm’s Real Estate & Land Use and Cooperative and Condominium Law Groups. Reilly previously worked at Braverman & Associates, P.C....

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    Publications

    • Quoted, “Co-op and Condo Residents Need to Act Fast on Pandemic Relief Funds,” Habitat Magazine, December 9, 2021
    • Quoted, “Concourse Village Co-op Zooms in on New Management,” Habitat Magazine, May 3, 2021
    • Quoted, “Taking Care of Business,” Habitat Magazine, April 2021
    • Quoted, “Underused Laundry Rooms Are Forcing Contract Reviews,” Habitat Magazine, January 25, 2021
    • Quoted, “What should I do about an unsafe facade in my neighborhood?” Brick Underground, November 4, 2019
    • Quoted, “Combatting Kickbacks: Spotting and Stopping Fraud in Your Community,” The Cooperator, August 2019
    • Quoted, “Governing by the Book: Deviating From Governing Docs Can Cost You,” The Cooperator, June 2019
    • Quoted, “Vetting Contracts Before You Sign,” The Cooperator, June 2014
    • Quoted, “Watch Your Language: Carefully Drafting Contracts Protects Boards,” The Cooperator, July 2013
    • Quoted, “Rockaway co-op: City damaged our property,” New York Daily News, May 15, 2013
    • Quoted, “Controversy in the Rockaways: City Contractors Damage Co-op’s Property,” Habitat Magazine, May 17, 2013
    • “Professional Responsibility: Is Your New In-House Counsel Current with New York’s Registration Requirements,” Bloomberg Law Reports – Technology Law, Vol. 2., No. 10, September 14, 2011
    September 21, 2018
    The Cooperator Expo New York
    April 16, 2018
    The Cooperator Expo New York
    • “Legislation and License Agreements,” Coordinating Council of Cooperatives of Greater New York, October 9, 2021
    • “Proactive Strategies for Shaping Legislation, Regulation and Political Discourse in New York City Cooperatives,” Coordinating Council of Cooperatives of Greater New York, New York, December 14, 2019
    • “Homesharing and Subletting in the Airbnb Era – New Rules and Best Practices to Protect Your Investment,” The Cooperator Expo New York, New York, April 11, 2019
    • “Bed Bugs in the Workplace,” Club 101, New York, New York, June 14, 2011
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