Mr David Szeker > Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP > New York, United States > Lawyer Profile
Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP Offices
1633 BROADWAY
NEW YORK, NY 10019
NEW YORK
United States
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Mr David Szeker
Work Department
Partner
Position
Real Estate and Hospitality Transactions
Career
David Szeker’s practice involves all aspects of commercial real estate law, including the acquisition and disposition of commercial real estate, acting on behalf of borrowers in the financing of commercial properties, the negotiation and formation of joint ventures, and acting for landlords and tenants in the leasing of office and retail space. He also handles defaulted mezzanine loans, UCC foreclosure actions and other complex defaulted financing transactions, real estate-related litigation, partnership disputes and bankruptcies.
David is recognized in Chambers USA, with clients describing him as “remarkably responsive, meticulous and smart” and note that “his dedication is unmatched and he provides very thoughtful answers and commentary,” as well as in The Legal 500 where clients describe him as “exceptional” and a “smart, practical and solution-oriented attorney who understands how to thoughtfully and strategically navigate both legal and business issues.” He was also named a Rising Star by Real Estate Weekly.
David is an active member of the firm’s Pro Bono Committee.
Memberships
New York; New Jersey; Pennsylvania
Education
University of Michigan Law School (J.D., 2008); New York University Stern School of Business (B.S., magna cum laude, 2005)
Lawyer Rankings
United States > Real estate > Real estate
The New York City-based real estate practice at Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP handles a series of real estate matters ranging from financing and loan matters including construction, mortgage, and mezzanine structures, through to workouts, lease work, acquisitions and dispositions. Also noted for their arbitration and disputes experience, the team advises clients that include REITs, large private equity and investment firms, trusts, and several large companies. The firm also continues to grow its international client base with a growing number of Asian insurance companies, banks, and Asian investors seeking the firm’s advice on US-bound ventures. David Szeker spearheads the team and is particularly active on the borrower side where he advises on financings and transactions, as well as joint venture formation, foreclosures, bankruptcies, and disputes. Also, central to the practice is Darwin Huang who covers much of the firm’s lender-side work; in doing so, he represents an array of developers, investors, and financial institutions on a range of real estate matters. At the associate level, Matthew McElroy and Miami-based Kathleen Maurer are also noted.
Lawyer Rankings
Top Tier Firm Rankings
Firm Rankings
- Dispute resolution > Leading trial lawyers
- Dispute resolution > Securities litigation: plaintiff
- Dispute resolution > General commercial disputes
- Labor and employment > Labor and employment disputes (including collective actions)
- Intellectual property > Patents: litigation (full coverage)
- Finance > Restructuring (including bankruptcy): corporate
- Antitrust > Civil litigation/class actions: defense
- Real estate > Real estate
- Dispute resolution > Securities litigation: defense
- Dispute resolution > Corporate investigations and white-collar criminal defense
- Dispute resolution > International litigation