Select High-Stakes Legal Victories
Raffi Group PLLC represents clients in real estate, business and governance disputes where stakes are high and complexity is the norm. Below is a selection of representative matters highlighting our ability to resolve challenges others consider intractable.
Noteworthy Engagements and Successes
$1. 4 M Rent-Stabilized Buy-out – Upper East Side (Manhattan)
Negotiated one of the largest confidential rent-stabilized tenant agreements in Manhattan to date, unlocking redevelopment potential while preserving tenant rights.
$1. 28 M Loft-Law Resolution – Downtown Manhattan
Structured a seven-figure settlement for a long-term tenant under Loft Law protections—balancing tenant safeguards with ownership objectives and compliance demands.
Landmark Brownstone Title Clearance – Upper West Side
Resolved decades-old regulatory and title encumbrances on a landmarked property formerly classified as an SRO, marketability and freeing multi-million-dollar equity.
Tower Crane Incident Settlement – Midtown
Represented a developer after a tower crane incident on a high-rise construction site; achieved a confidential seven-figure resolution that preserved project schedule and reputation.
Systemic Waterproofing Resolution – SoHo
Counsel for a penthouse owner in a building-wide waterproofing defect; coordinated engineers, management and insurers to secure full remediation and protect asset value.
Renovation Fraud Judgment – Brooklyn
Secured full judgment and sanctions against an unlicensed contractor for defective renovation work, delivering recovery and establishing deterrence for future misconduct.
Union Arbitration Defense – Cultural Institution (NYC)
Defended a major New York arts institution in arbitration against union claims,avoiding six-figure exposure and implementing a framework for long-term labor relations.
Insurance Coverage Recovery – Manhattan
Recovered full settlement in a property‐insurance dispute following a flood-related loss and an initial , avoiding protracted litigation and preserving operational continuity.
Board Restructuring & Governance Reform – Nonprofit Sector
Advised multiple nonprofit organizations on board transitions, governance policy and compliance frameworks, strengthening oversight and ensuring mission continuity.
Transactional Risk Audit – New York Metro
Identified and mitigated seven-figure exposure during due diligence in a complex property acquisition, safeguarding buyer protections and enabling closing on sound terms.