Business Details
45 Years
experience
NYC Commercial Litigation & Real Estate Attorneys
The Law Office Of Steven R Sutton has provided distinguished legal representation for over 40 years. Founded in 1981, our firm combines Wall Street-level expertise with personalized service, focusing on commercial and residential real estate law, landlord-tenant litigation, commercial litigation, and business entity formation. With a background as a Law Assistant to New York State Appellate Justices, Steven R. Sutton leverages deep judicial insight to deliver exceptional results. Our team prioritizes client collaboration, offering tailored strategies for property disputes, contract breaches, and complex litigation.We serve clients across New York City and surrounding counties, maintaining a relentless commitment to protecting client interests. Our track record includes recovering millions for clients through aggressive courtroom advocacy and strategic settlements. We emphasize efficiency, minimizing litigation duration to reduce costs while maintaining rigorous legal standards. Our practice bridges the gap between large-firm expertise and small-firm attentiveness, ensuring clients receive both sophisticated legal counsel and direct access to their attorney.
Services
Commercial Litigation
Real Estate Disputes
Landlord-Tenant Law
Breach of Contract
Business Entity Formation
Details
- Year established: 1981
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of legal experience in New York litigation.
- Our team provides personalized service with Wall Street-level expertise.
- We have recovered millions for clients through litigation and settlements.
- Our attorney understands judicial decision-making from prior court experience.
- We combine aggressive advocacy with cost-effective legal strategies.
What people say
Tough and hardworking
Top professional
Diligent and fantastic
Highly qualified
Boundless creativity
Services
Commercial Litigation
Our commercial litigation services address complex business conflicts including contract breaches, partnership disputes, and corporate dissolutions. We represent clients in court proceedings and alternative dispute resolution, leveraging decades of experience to protect financial interests. Our approach combines strategic legal analysis with aggressive advocacy to achieve favorable settlements or verdicts.
Real Estate Disputes
We handle real estate conflicts involving property boundaries, lease agreements, and ownership disputes. Our team specializes in both residential and commercial matters, including foreclosure defense and title actions. With deep knowledge of New York property law, we provide solutions that minimize financial risk and protect client assets.
Landlord-Tenant Law
Our practice covers all aspects of landlord-tenant litigation, from eviction proceedings to lease agreement enforcement. We represent both property owners and tenants in disputes over rent payments, property conditions, and lease violations. Our goal is to resolve conflicts efficiently while safeguarding clients' legal rights.
Breach of Contract
We specialize in resolving contract breaches across various industries. Our services include dispute resolution for broken agreements, non-compete clauses, and commercial contract violations. We focus on proving liability and quantifying damages to recover financial losses for our clients.
Business Entity Formation
We assist in establishing business structures including corporations, LLCs, and partnerships. Our services cover drafting formation documents, creating operating agreements, and advising on legal compliance. We help clients choose optimal structures that balance liability protection and tax efficiency.
People
Steven R. Sutton
Attorney & Founder
With over 40 years of experience, Steven R. Sutton is a seasoned litigator who previously served as a Law Assistant to New York Appellate Justices. He specializes in commercial litigation and real estate law, combining judicial insight with aggressive advocacy to protect client interests.
Questions
What areas of law does your firm specialize in?
We focus on commercial litigation, real estate disputes, landlord-tenant law, breach of contract cases, and business entity formation.
How long has your firm been in practice?
The Law Office of Steven R. Sutton has provided legal services since 1981, with over 40 years of combined experience.
What makes your firm different from others?
We combine Wall Street expertise with personalized service, offering large-firm capabilities while maintaining direct client access to attorneys.
Do you handle cases outside New York City?
Yes, we serve clients throughout Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester Counties in addition to all five NYC boroughs.
What types of real estate disputes do you handle?
We manage boundary disputes, lease disagreements, foreclosure defense, title actions, and commercial property conflicts.
Can you assist with business contract disputes?
Yes, we handle breach of contract cases, non-compete agreement violations, and commercial contract enforcement matters.
