A Different Kind of Real Estate Law Firm

We’re a different kind of New York City real estate law firm—client-driven, not volume-driven. At JLC & Associates, we practice with compassion and advocate from a vision that prioritizes integrity and client service. We understand the NYC real estate industry is fast-paced and can be overly complex so we emphasize legal precision and professional care to guide our clients through life's greatest milestones.

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Our Legal Team

Jean L. Chou, Esq.

Principal

Jean L. Chou, Esq.
Principal

Elizabeth Aquino, Esq.

Senior Counsel

Elizabeth Aquino, Esq.
Senior Counsel

Julia Kind, Esq.

Associate Attorney

Julia Kind, Esq.
Associate Attorney

Pamela Sausaitis, Esq.

Associate Attorney

Pamela Sausaitis, Esq.
Associate Attorney

Nyasha Hines

Senior Paralegal

Nyasha Hines
Senior Paralegal

Emily Barney

Paralegal

Emily Barney
Paralegal

Jane Choe

Office Manager

Jane Choe
Office Manager

Bernie Cruz

Legal Assistant

Bernie Cruz
Legal Assistant

Kristina Joki

Executive Assistant

Kristina Joki
Executive Assistant

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Meet Our PARALEGALS & SUPPORT

Nyasha Hines

Senior Paralegal

Emily Barney

Paralegal

Jane Choe

Office Manager

Bernie Cruz

Legal Assistant

Kristina Joki

Executive Assistant

MEET OUR Paralegals & SUPPORT

MEET OUR Paralegals & SUPPORT

Experience the Fundamentally Human Side of Law

Residential Real Estate

Whether you're buying or selling a coop, condo or townhome in New York City, we guide clients through due diligence, contract and closing with clarity, speed and zero jargon.

Commercial Real Estate

We represent businesses and developers in condominium offering plans, financing closings and commercial leasing and sales for restaurant, office, retail and mixed-use properties.

cooperative &
condominium board

We guide NYC coop and condo boards on building governance and shareholder issues, and financing closings, bringing clarity to complex board and community dynamics.

lender & financing
Representation

We represent residential mortgage lenders and private lenders in credit line, loan closings and refinances across New York City.
LATEST PRO BONO INITIATIVES
Feb. 1. 2020 // We've joined the City Bar Justice Center's Homeowner Stability Project, New Women New Yorkers and GLAAD in a number of pro bono and volunteer opportunities this year. #giveback

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We're Everywhere!

We represent clients in real estate transactions all over New York City.
Check our interactive map for a sample size of properties we've closed.

PROPERTIES WE'VE CLOSED

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New York, New York 10003

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