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Job DescriptionSalary: $140k-$175k Estate Litigation Associate Attorney Our legal team is committed to providing each client with quality counsel, innovative solutions, and personalized service. Founded in 2000, the firm offers the legal expertise of its 115+ attorneys, who have accumulated experience and problem-solving skills over decades of practice. We are a vibrant, busy, and growing full-service law firm and looking to increase its talented ranks of Attorneys by adding an Associate Attorney with 5+ years to join our growing Trust and Estates Department. The Trusts and Estates department manages all aspects of estate planning, estate administration and estate litigation. This is an incredibly unique platform for an associate looking to expand their skill set while growing their own book of business. Successful Candidate A self-starter with a strong work ethic and organizational skills are essential for this position. Must have good oral communication skills and ability to communicate and be personable with clients, court staff, adversaries, witnesses; must be true team player genuinely interested in working in a supportive, collaborative environment. Candidate should have experience in Estate Litigation and Surrogates Court procedures. The focus of this position is to assist this department with respect to estate litigations, in addition, this is a unique opportunity to learn and assist with estate planning matters as well. Although not required, the ideal candidate will already have a small book of business that they are seeking to foster and grow, while developing new skill sets. What you will need to have: • Juris Doctor degree (J.D.) from an accredited law school, • Licensed to practice law in New York., • 5+ years T&E planning, administration and/or estate litigation, • Great organization and multitasking skills relating to estate planning tasks., • Demonstrated ability to be flexible and prioritize work tasks in an effective manner., • Collaborative with a can-do attitude balanced with the ability to gracefully communicate with clients., • Comfortable working with all levels of business professionals, including senior management and all colleagues at other departments in a fast-paced environment., • Proficiency in MS Office and Outlook Competitive salary commensurate with experience Salary Range $140k-$175k • Benefits: Medical, Dental 401K, • This position is based out of Lake Success, NY

Job Description Acadia Realty Trust (NYSE:AKR), headquartered in Rye, New York, is an equity real estate investment trust focused on delivering long-term, profitable growth through its dual – core and investment management – platforms. Our energized team builds a best-in-class, location-driven core real estate portfolio with meaningful concentrations of assets in the nation’s most dynamic urban and street-retail corridors, including New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington DC, Dallas, and Boston. At the same time, we manage opportunistic and value-add investments through our investment-management platform. Position Summary: We are seeking an Attorney (2–5 years of experience) to join our in-house legal team supporting Acadia’s real estate operations, leasing, acquisitions, dispositions, financings, litigation, and public company activity. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial leasing and a working understanding of the legal and business issues that arise in the ownership and operation of open-air shopping centers and urban street retail properties. Some of the key points that make this opportunity attractive include: • This opportunity will involve regular engagement with the various business teams at Acadia., • Acadia’s work atmosphere is fueled by creative, high achieving individuals who are looking to be strategic contributors to the organization’s growth., • The company has a long track record of financial success fueled by high quality acquisitions, development projects, and leasing expertise. Acadia is known for producing a record rate of return for its asset class., • Further develop your leasing background by working with a seasoned, deal-oriented business and legal teams., • Draft, review, and negotiate retail and commercial leasing documents, including leases, amendments, assignments, letter agreements, SNDAs, and access agreements., • Advise internal teams on lease interpretation issues, tenant defaults, bankruptcy issues, and compliance with use restrictions and co-tenancy provisions., • Manage and coordinate bankruptcy-related matters, including review of filings, proofs of claim, assumption/rejection motions, and other proceedings affecting landlord rights., • Collaborate with outside counsel on tenant bankruptcies, landlord/tenant disputes, and other property-level litigation., • Juris Doctor (J.D.) from a top law school with current bar admission., • Strong academic credentials., • 2-5 years of relevant experience, preferably at a law firm or in-house legal department focused on commercial real estate., • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across departments, manage multiple priorities, and provide practical business-oriented legal advice., • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and sound legal judgment., • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a high level of professionalism. The base salary compensation range for this role reflects the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including skills, experience, and organizational needs. A reasonable current base salary range for this position is $140,000 - $170,000, plus eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus based on individual and company performance. Employees may also be eligible to participate in an annual discretionary bonus program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance. Acadia Realty is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Acadia Realty is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veteran/Disability

Job Description Cipriani & Werner is a multidisciplinary law firm. We have long been recognized as a firm that seeks to understand the needs and interests of our clients. From that point forward, we strive to deliver results that are expected by our clients. The Long Island Office in Huntington, NY has grown rapidly in the last few years and is looking for a mid-level Associate to join the team. Our Long Island team specializes in defending high exposure cases. Our attorneys have built a reputation for pursuing vigorous and inventive defense strategies not commonly advanced. We often come into cases as monitoring counsel retained by excess insurers, appellate counsel, or trial counsel. The team handles cases across a broad spectrum of practice areas in both State and Federal Court including Premises Liability, Catastrophic Injury and Wrongful Death, New York Labor Law and Construction, Maritime, Products Liability, and Transportation and Trucking. Currently we are looking for attorneys with 4 to 6 years of relevant experience in New York Litigation to become part of our collaborative team. This position will be part of our Monitoring/Appellate Practice Group. There are great opportunities for development and advancement. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: • Management of an individual caseload handling the monitoring for excess carriers of all aspects of defense from inception through trial (Trial Experience is a plus, but not required), • Monitoring of drafting and responding to pleadings and discovery, • Analysis of medical records, workers’ compensation records, employment records, and collateral source records., • Developing strategies and preparing outlines for the taking and defending depositions of party and non-party witnesses, • Coordinating with Liability and Damages Experts, • Drafting discovery and dispositive motions, • Analysis of risk transfer opportunities and drafting of tender letters, • Appearing for court conferences and motion arguments, • Preparing cases for and attending mediations/arbitrations, • Assisting in preparations for trial and potential trial attendance, • Conduct legal research, • Prepare motions including discovery, summary judgment and in limine, • Prepare appellate briefs Position Requirements: • Must have a J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school and maintain an active license in good standing in New York, • Must be licensed and have practiced law for 4-6 years preferred with at least 3 years focused in New York General Liability, New York Labor Law and/or Personal Injury defense required., • Monitoring/Appellate experience preferred., • License to practice in New Jersey and/or willingness and ability to gain admission to other states strongly preferred, • Must be a self-motivated independent thinker with excellent time management skills, strong organizational skills, and outstanding writing and communication skills with the ability to work as a team member in a fast-paced work environment, • Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, ProLaw, Excel, and e-document management software preferred, • Prior remote work experience preferred Cipriani & Werner P.C. offers a comprehensive benefit package. Highlights include: • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, • Matching 401(k), • Paid time off, • Mentorship opportunities, • Collaborative and welcoming work environment, • Work-Life balance This is a hybrid position. The salary rage for this position is $135,000-$165,000 (assuming 4-6 years experience) and represents Cipriani & Werner P.C.’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range at the time of posting. Actual compensation will depend upon a number of factors, included but not limited to experience and qualifications. Cipriani & Werner P.C. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Job Description Cipriani & Werner is a multidisciplinary law firm. We have long been recognized as a firm that seeks to understand the needs and interests of our clients. From that point forward, we strive to deliver results that are expected by our clients. The Long Island Office in Huntington, NY has grown rapidly in the last few years and is looking to add a Senior Associate/Of Counsel to join the team. Our Long Island team specializes in defending high exposure cases. Our attorneys have built a reputation for pursuing vigorous and inventive defense strategies not commonly advanced. We often come into cases as monitoring counsel retained by excess insurers, appellate counsel, or trial counsel. The team handles cases across a broad spectrum of practice areas in both State and Federal Court including Premises Liability, Catastrophic Injury and Wrongful Death, New York Labor Law and Construction, Maritime, Products Liability, and Transportation and Trucking. Currently we are looking for attorneys with 7 to 10 years of relevant experience in New York Litigation to become part of our collaborative team. There are great opportunities for development and advancement. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: • Management of an individual caseload as well as that of Junior Associates handling all aspects of defense from inception through trial (Trial Experience is a plus, but not required), • Drafting and responding to pleadings and discovery, • Analysis of medical records, workers’ compensation records, employment records, and collateral source records., • Taking and defending depositions of party and non-party witnesses, • Coordinating with Liability and Damages Experts, • Drafting and arguing discovery and dispositive motions, • Analysis of risk transfer opportunities and drafting of tender letters, • Appearing for court conferences and motion arguments, • Preparing cases for mediation/arbitration, • Assisting in preparations for trial and potential trial attendance Position Requirements: • Must have a J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school and maintain an active license in good standing in New York, • Must be licensed and have practiced law for 7-10 years preferred with focus in New York General Liability, New York Labor Law and/or Personal Injury defense required., • Managerial experience, • Trial experience a plus but not required, • Must be a self-motivated independent thinker with excellent time management skills, strong organizational skills, and outstanding writing and communication skills with the ability to work as a team member in a fast-paced work environment, • Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, ProLaw, Excel, and e-document management software preferred Cipriani & Werner P.C. offers a comprehensive benefit package. Highlights include: • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, • Matching 401(k), • Paid time off, • Mentorship opportunities, • Collaborative and welcoming work environment, • Work-Life balance This is a hybrid position. The salary range for this position is $165,000-$200,000 (assuming 7-10 years of experience) and represents Cipriani & Werner P.C.’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range at the time of posting. Actual compensation will depend upon a number of factors, included but not limited to experience and qualifications. Cipriani & Werner P.C. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.