Adam Leitman Bailey and Jeffrey R. Metz, Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. partners, have been recognized among the nation’s premier real estate attorneys, earning a place on the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Real Estate Lawyers guide. This continued recognition reflects their decades of success representing clients in some of New York’s most significant real estate litigation and development matters, as well as their longstanding impact on the practice of real estate law.

From Lawdragon:

“We’re delighted to introduce the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Real Estate Lawyers.

This guide honors the lawyers whose work shapes the built environment—from development, finance, leasing and construction to litigation, environmental matters, REITs and complex real estate transactions. These are the attorneys who help bring transformative projects to life and resolve the disputes that arise when real estate deals become complicated.”

The Lawdragon Selection Process

Lawdragon’s selection process is based on more than 35 years of researching and reporting on the legal profession. The editorial team conducts extensive independent research, evaluates recent matters handled by candidates, reviews submissions, and considers thousands of attorneys identified through its own reporting. Selection also takes into account leadership within the profession, significant contributions to the practice of law, and sustained excellence over the course of a distinguished career.

Read the full 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Real Estate Lawyers guide.

Learn more about Adam Leitman Bailey in Lawdragon’s feature profile, “The Legacy of a Legal Architect: How Adam Leitman Bailey Remodeled NYC Real Estate.”