BBG Strengthens Co-op and Condo Law Practice with New Partner and Associates

Belkin Burden Goldman, LLP has announced significant expansion of its legal team with the addition of Matthew N. Tobias as partner in its Co-op and Condo Law Practice, along with four new associate attorneys joining key departments. This strategic hiring initiative strengthens the firm's capacity to serve New York City's extensive cooperative and condominium market, where BBG represents over 300 buildings throughout the five boroughs.

Mr. Tobias brings more than two decades of specialized experience advising cooperatives and condominiums on corporate governance, operational disputes, and building management issues. His background includes extensive civil litigation experience with a proven track record in high-stakes governance matters through appellate courts. What distinguishes Mr. Tobias is his dual perspective as both a seasoned attorney and former cooperative board president, having served on the Board of Directors and as President of his own cooperative. This combination of professional legal expertise and practical board experience enables him to approach governance and operational challenges with unique clarity and practicality.

The firm has simultaneously welcomed four new associate attorneys across its core practice areas. Isabella Pisani joins the Transactional Department, Amanda Zifchak and Daniel Kirshblum strengthen the Litigation Department, and Jonathan Lerch becomes part of the Administrative Department. These additions reflect BBG's continued emphasis on growth and enhanced client service capabilities across its comprehensive real estate law practice.

Daniel Altman, Co-Managing Partner and Transactional Department Co-Chair, expressed enthusiasm about the new appointments, stating that Mr. Tobias's depth of experience in governance matters combined with his extensive litigation background will make him an invaluable asset to both clients and the wider BBG team. Jeffrey L. Goldman, Co-Managing Partner and Litigation Department Co-Chair, emphasized that these strategic hires reinforce the firm's depth and ensure clients receive superior representation throughout their legal matters.

For New York City's cooperative and condominium communities, this expansion signals enhanced access to specialized legal expertise during a period of increasing regulatory complexity and governance challenges. The addition of attorneys with diverse backgrounds across transactional, litigation, and administrative departments provides comprehensive support for boards navigating everything from routine operational matters to complex legal disputes. With more than 60 experienced real estate attorneys, BBG continues to position itself as a leading full-service firm capable of addressing the multifaceted legal needs of cooperative and condominium boards throughout the metropolitan area. The firm's expanded team brings additional resources to bear on issues ranging from appellate litigation and construction matters to land use and zoning, landlord-tenant disputes, and rent regulation compliance.