Welcome to Edward A. Mermelstein & Associates, P.C.

We are a rapidly growing boutique law firm with a global outlook and a focus on corporate and real estate law. We provide legal services to businesses of all sizes, from small entrepreneurial companies to large corporations.

We are committed to delivering high-quality legal services with an entrepreneurial spirit and the highest standards of performance. We help our clients solve their toughest legal problems with knowledge, expertise, and personal care. In addition, we understand the challenges of conducting business in a global economy. Our attorneys advise clients on a broad array of global concerns including navigating the cultural and legal differences between the East and the West. When necessary, we leverage our extensive experience and contacts throughout the world to identify and supervise local counsel.

A special area of expertise unique to our firm is providing a bridge across the vast sea of commercial opportunities in Russia, Ukraine, and other emerging markets.

English, French, Spanish, Russian, German, Chinese, and Vietnamese are spoken at our offices in New York.

Recent News
"THE RULING GIVES A LITTLE OF BREATHING ROOM TO BOTH PARTIES":
January 27, 2010 -- Edward Mermelstein is asked to comment on 45 days given to Silverstein and the Port Authority to come up with new WTC development deadlines in article by David M. Levitt, Bloomberg.com

"THIS IS JUST A PREFACE OF WHAT IS EXPECTED TO HAPPEN":
January 25, 2010 -- Edward Mermelstein speaks on collapse of Stuyvesant Towers & Peter Cooper Village deal in interview to Erika Miller, Nightly Business Report, PBS.

"RESTRICTIONS ON ABILITY TO TRADE SECURITIES CAN LEAD TO A GREATER RELUCTANCE ON THE PART OF BANKS TO LEND":
January 24, 2010 -- Edward Mermelstein comments on proposed new rules to rein in the size and scope of the largest financial institutions in article by Erika Morphy, GlobeSt.com.

"RICH CLIENTS PREFER BIG-NAME CO-RESIDENTS AND PROPERTIES THAT ARE VERY MUCH PRIVATE CLUBS":
January 18, 2010 -- Edward Mermelstein speaks on his deals in luxury segment of New York residential market in article by Christine Haughney, NY Times.

"USING THE LENDER'S POSITION IS ONE OF THE SIMPLEST WAYS TO ACCOMPLISH A TAKEOVER":
January 12, 2010 -- Edward Mermelstein comments on tactics in Trump's vs. Icahn, Beal battle over TER in article by Alyson Grala, Distressed Assets Investor.

Edward A. Mermelstein & Associates, P.C.

302 Fifth Avenue, 8th Floor
New York, New York 10001

Tel (212) 213-3818
Fax (212) 213-3747