For over 40 years, Ken has specialized in complex commercial litigation, trials and appeals in state and federal courts around the country, and has also specialized in commercial and residential real estate transactions in New York City.  Prior to practicing in top firms, he served as a law clerk for U.S. District Judge Edward R. Neaher in the Eastern District of New York.  Since then, he has excelled at achieving the best results for his clients both in court and out.  In his own firm he brings his years of experience and quality to a personal level for each of his clients.

Ken Roberts

Phone: (212) 616-3657 Email: ken@krobertslawoffice.com

Selected as a Top Rated Lawyer by American Lawyer Media and Martindale-Hubbell

Rated AV Preeminent – Highest Possible Rating by Martindale-Hubbell

Selected as a New York Metro Super Lawyer by Super Lawyers®, Thomson Reuters

 

Representative Matters

  • 100 Cuttermill Associates v. E. W. Howell Co., Inc. – six-week jury trial regarding construction of two condominium high-rise buildings.
  • Hudson View II Associates v. Gooden – four-week jury trial on fraud and conversion claims concerning two federally subsidized housing projects.
  • CIAS, Inc. v. Bally Technologies, Inc. – defended $170 million patent infringement claims concerning slot machine management systems.
  • IGT v. Las Vegas Gaming, Inc. – defended copyright and trademark claims concerning audiovisual display of electronic gaming machines.
  • Handel v. New York Waterfront Associates – defended securities fraud claims by investors in failed $22 million marina development.
  • Numerous RPAPL 881 proceedings and negotiated licenses for access to adjacent properties during construction.
  • Access 4 All, Inc. v. White Plains 25 Martine, LLC – defended numerous cases under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
  • U.S. v. Larkspur LLC – defended claims asserted by the U.S. Department of Justice regarding violations of the accessibility provisions of the Fair Housing Act.
  • Numerous purchase and sale transactions for commercial and residential properties in New York City.

Practice Areas

  • Complex Commercial Litigation
  • Real Estate Litigation
  • Construction Litigation
  • Real Estate Transactions

Education

  • University of San Diego School of Law, J.D., 1980, Lead Articles Editor, San Diego Law Review
  • Washington University in St. Louis, B.A., English Literature, 1976

Bar Admissions

  • New York
  • California
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Second, Third and Federal Circuits
  • United States District Court (S.D.N.Y., E.D.N.Y., W.D.N.Y., C.D. Cal., and W.D. Mich.)

Publications

  • NYCLA Construction Law Journal – RPAPL §881 and Preventing Collapse of an Adjacent Building
  • New York Law Journal – When an Unwilling Neighbor Nixes Necessary Underpinning
  • San Diego Law Review – Offshore Petroleum Exploitation and Environmental Protection

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