As one of New York’s most trusted and prominent title litigation law firms, Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. has prevailed in a number of the most important New York title cases of the new millennium. Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. offers substantial depth of experience in title insurance, combining proven legal and practical expertise, responsive communications with claims counsel, and litigation cost control.
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C.’s successes have led to the highest honors and awards from the bar and ranking organizations. Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. is the only title insurance litigation law firm with under 30 attorneys that has received an AV® Martindale-Hubbell rating, Super Lawyers honors with a Top 100 recognition, Best Lawyers awards for the firm and its attorneys, and selection into the Registry of Preeminent Lawyers as well as the American College of Real Estate Lawyers.
Adam Leitman Bailey P.C. has also been ranked by Chambers & Partners as one of New York’s Top Real Estate Litigators and Real Estate Litigation Firms in 2021. Chambers & Partners called Adam Leitman Bailey a “tenacious and confident litigator who is quick-witted in court and respected by the judges,” further noting that he is “an extraordinary practitioner who gets great results,” and quoting a client on his “ability to anticipate things before they happen.” Additionally, Chambers & Partners wrote, “Hired to litigate extremely high-profile cases, Adam Leitman Bailey has impressed sources with his courtroom presence.” Another client told Chambers & Partners, “You feel like you have a zealous advocate out there working for you, and you never worry about things when they are in his hands.”
The American Lawyer also ranked Adam Leitman Bailey as a Top Ranked Litigator, and the Commercial Observer names Adam Leitman Bailey one of New York’s Most Powerful Real Estate Attorneys.
Adam Leitman Bailey has also written a book on title insurance. He is the only title litigator ever to write a national best-selling book that includes a chapter on title insurance titled Finding the Uncommon Deal: A Top New York Lawyer Explains How to Buy a Home for the Lowest Possible Price. Joined with former Chief Underwriting Counsel for First American Title Insurance Company Mike Berey, Adam Leitman Bailey and Mr. Berey wrote and edited Real Estate Titles, the legendary title insurance book that has taught practitioners for generations. Adam Leitman Bailey drafted the chapters on Adverse Possession and Easements.
Adam Leitman Bailey P.C.’s victories on title insurance cases covers almost every issue involving title insurance, including coverage issues. Below is a sample of some of these cases.
Fraud
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Successfully Represents Lender Defeating Forgery Claim
Forgery
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Wins Summary Judgment for Defendant in a Heated Title Dispute
Lender Wins Against Plaintiff Trying to Invalidate Mortgage Claiming Forged Signature on Deed
Easement
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Secures Settlement Over Contested Easement
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Prevails In Neighbor Easement Dispute and Prevents Costly Litigation
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Secures Victory for Title Company in a 100-Year-Old Easement Action
Adverse Possession
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Defeats Attempt to Use Adverse Possession Claim
Adverse Possession Win Despite Forgetting Property for 13 Years
Priority
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Successfully Defends Synagogue’s Title in Contested Foreclosure Action
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Saves Title Insurance Company From All Exposure and Avoids Litigation
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Saves the Collateral Security of a Mortgage Loan From Total Loss
Quiet Title Actions/Title Defense
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Wins Article 15 Quiet Title Action in Brooklyn
Foreclosures
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Protects Foreclosure Purchaser and Clarifies Intervention Question
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Defeats Prior Owner’s Motion to Vacate a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale
Boundary Line Disputes/Encroachments
Corrective Deeds
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Protects Foreclosure Purchaser and Clarifies Intervention Question
Lien priority / Mechanics liens
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Protects Home Loan Investment Bank, F.S.B. as First Lien Holder
Contract
Title Policy Exceptions Enforced to Defeat Disgruntled Property Owner
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Protects HSBC Bank USA, N.A. as a Secured Lender
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. Wins Payoff Dispute Case in Favor of Title Company