Family Law

• Divorce

Criminal Law

• Restraining Order
  When a 50-story $250 million residential project in Lower Manhattan was halted by a Temporary Restraining Order initiated by an adjacent property owner and a Stop Work Order issued by the New York City Department of Buildings, our attorneys stepped in and, within 48 hours, arranged for the lifting of the Temporary Restraining Order and the rescinding of the Stop Work Order. The solution was reached by retaining a prominent engineering firm and immediately working with the adjacent property owner and the New York City Department of Buildings to assure that no structural damage had been or would be experienced.

Business and Corporate Law

• Corporate Law
  Mr. Haas has also advised clients concerning the formation of entities for a variety of endeavors, including the structuring of the entities to address a variety of concerns, such as governance, dispute resolution, and continuity and succession matters, and including the preparation and modification of partnership agreements, operating agreements, by-laws, shareholder agreements, etc., and ongoing corporate (or entity) administration including meetings, resolutions, and the like. Furthermore, he has assisted many clients with strategic advice involving areas of law beyond strictly corporate and real estate disciplines.
• Business Disputes
  The Appellate Division found that “The purpose of expediting payment is effectuated by General Business Law section 756-b(3)(c), which states that if a contractor is accused of violating any of the PPA’s provisions, an aggrieved subcontractor ‘may refer the matter to the American Arbitration Association for an expedited arbitration.’
• Construction Contracts
  Construction Contracts, Dispute Resolution and the Ethics of Settlement: The Top 10 Strategic Tips for the Institutional Owners - John E. Osborn P.C. - Construction and Environmental Law

Employment Law

• Wrongful Termination
  Wrongful termination may open the door to allowing recovery for the reasonable value of disputed work (i.e., quantum merit)?
• Severance Agreement
  After China-based Anbag Insurance Group purchased the Waldorf for $1.95 million in late 2014, the firm’s chairman expressed the intent to convert the hotel into high-end condos, while maintaining a smaller five-star hotel. In 2015, the NY City Council passed a law banning hotels with more than 150 rooms from converting over 20% of the property into residences. The law exempted recent transactions, including the Waldorf. Standing in the way of moving forward were the 1,221 Waldorf union workers, whose jobs were protected by the Waldorf’s contract with the New York Hotel and Motel Trades Council, a union which represents hotel workers. The Waldorf reached a record deal with the union in which the hotel could pay almost $149 million in severance packages over the next two years. The average payout will be more than $142,000, with a handful of employees eligible for more than $300,000. One longtime worker is walking away with $656,409.68. Hilton Worldwide will continue to operate the hotel portion of the building. It has been announced that the entire hotel will be closed for renovation.

Property Law

• Real Estate Litigation
  John E. (“Jack”) Osborn is the Managing Partner of Osborn, a 7 lawyer firm concentrating in complex construction, environmental, real estate law and litigation, which he founded in 1992. The firm’s clients include hotels, college and universities, school districts, charter schools, healthcare and not-for-profit institutions, commercial and residential developers, construction managers, architects and specialty contractors. He has over 30 years of experience litigating complex commercial disputes relating to construction, real estate, corporate and environmental issues.
• Premises Liability
  Currently, the New York City Department of Homeless Services houses over 60,000 people, each night, in shelters, a number which is 91% higher than it was 10 years ago. In addition, thousands of homeless individuals sleep in the City’s streets, subway systems, and in public places every night. While homelessness rates climb, commercial real estate faces significant legal issues arising out of the failure to effectively manage homelessness issues, including increasing premises liability law suits, loss of tenants, and increased costs of security and insurance.
• Construction Litigation
  The Colors of Construction Dispute Resolution: Identifying the Most Appropriate Dispute Resolution Forum and Strategy ​ - John E. Osborn P.C. - Construction and Environmental Law
• Real Estate Transactions
  Has arranged financing for more than $700 million of hotel and real estate transactions, including hotels, assisted living, retail and mixed-use projects and has drawn on his investment banking, legal and development background to bring to fruition complicated real estate projects which include...
• Landlord-Tenant Disputes
• Property Damage

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  As outside counsel for a New York City Developer, the firm served as defense counsel on a multitude of personal injury and property damage claims by workers and neighboring properties` Advised Developer Regarding Mortgage Foreclosure While at a prior firm, John Osborn, represented developer in acquiring mortgage foreclosure from a lender which the developer pursued the mortgage foreclosure to successful conclusion and received payment of the mount due under the mortgage.

Trusts and Estates

• Estate Planning
  Mr. Osborn has published over 80 articles on subjects relating to construction law, effective contract drafting, real estate litigation, dispute resolution environmental risk management and regulations. Publications include the

Finance Law

• Bankruptcy
• Foreclosure
  The seminar provided a perspective on the many causes of homelessness, including tragic life occurrences, the loss of loved ones, job loss, domestic violence, divorce and family disputes. Many of the homeless population may suffer from depression, untreated mental illness, and post-traumatic stress disorder or physical disabilities. Through the recession, many lost homes after losing jobs and suffered eviction or foreclosure. With the economic downturn, the number of homeless women and children has increased at an alarming rate.