Lance R. Pomerantz focuses his practice on the questions that arise in land title law. He has personally researched and evaluated the titles to thousands of parcels. In addition, he has testified in high-profile court cases and provided consultation to top-tier law firms and title insurance companies. Title disputes on Long Island involve legal complexities seldom, if ever, found elsewhere.
Since the arrival of the first European settlers, some or all of Long Island has been under the jurisdiction or control of Native Americans, the British Crown, the New Haven colony in Connecticut, the Dutch Colonial Governors, the New York Colonial Legislature, the U. S. government, New York State and County government, and local towns and villages.
The influences of almost every one of them are still felt today. In modern times, a highly mobile population, constantly evolving recording systems and a regulatory climate that is always in flux can lead to ambiguities and uncertainties about a landowner's rights and obligations.
Since the arrival of the first European settlers, some or all of Long Island has been under the jurisdiction or control of Native Americans, the British Crown, the New Haven colony in Connecticut, the Dutch Colonial Governors, the New York Colonial Legislature, the U. S. government, New York State and County government, and local towns and villages.
The influences of almost every one of them are still felt today. In modern times, a highly mobile population, constantly evolving recording systems and a regulatory climate that is always in flux can lead to ambiguities and uncertainties about a landowner's rights and obligations.
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Land: Land includes not only the surface of the earth, but vegetation, crops and subsurface soil, rock and water.
Land is constantly changing, despite human attempts to tame it.
Title: "Title" is the idea that an "owner" has the right to exclude others from a particular parcel of land and to control how it's used.
People frequently disagree over who has "title" to a parcel of land, or has the right to make use of it.
Law: Last, but certainly not least, is the idea of law.
The law has developed a complex body of rules to decide who owns every parcel of land and can control the use of the land.
Land is constantly changing, despite human attempts to tame it.
Title: "Title" is the idea that an "owner" has the right to exclude others from a particular parcel of land and to control how it's used.
People frequently disagree over who has "title" to a parcel of land, or has the right to make use of it.
Law: Last, but certainly not least, is the idea of law.
The law has developed a complex body of rules to decide who owns every parcel of land and can control the use of the land.
If you are involved in a land title dispute, Mr. Pomerantz can provide two different types of service.
Following the initial investigation, he will advise whether he can better meet your needs as your attorney or as an expert witness.
As your attorney, Mr. Pomerantz can represent you in negotiations or litigation with the other party.
As an expert witness, Mr. Pomerantz will prepare a detailed analysis of the case and testify on your behalf at trial.
If your interests would be better served by utilizing Mr. Pomerantz as an expert witness, you will need to retain separate counsel to represent you in the lawsuit.
Following the initial investigation, he will advise whether he can better meet your needs as your attorney or as an expert witness.
As your attorney, Mr. Pomerantz can represent you in negotiations or litigation with the other party.
As an expert witness, Mr. Pomerantz will prepare a detailed analysis of the case and testify on your behalf at trial.
If your interests would be better served by utilizing Mr. Pomerantz as an expert witness, you will need to retain separate counsel to represent you in the lawsuit.
The backbone of our service is the examination of title and preparation of a thorough report.
The report incorporates the recorded documents in the chain of title and a detailed discussion of their effect, supplying statutory, case law and regulatory citations in support.
In addition, when needed, historical and/or genealogical material from outside the immediate chain of title will be integrated into the analysis.
The report frequently helps counsel get a clear understanding of the relative strengths and weaknesses of their client's case.
The report incorporates the recorded documents in the chain of title and a detailed discussion of their effect, supplying statutory, case law and regulatory citations in support.
In addition, when needed, historical and/or genealogical material from outside the immediate chain of title will be integrated into the analysis.
The report frequently helps counsel get a clear understanding of the relative strengths and weaknesses of their client's case.
The following is a sample of those cases in which Mr. Pomerantz's participation is a matter of public record.
In addition to those shown below, Mr. Pomerantz has been consulted upon, analyzed, drafted pleadings, affidavits, trial memoranda and/or appellate briefs in numerous cases in which his participation is not a matter of public record.
Of course, privilege or confidentiality concerns prohibit disclosure of the details of his involvement in those matters.
Issue: Judgment lien priority in mortgage foreclosure context; attempt to impose supervening judgment lien on premises by agreement between judgment creditor and non-owner debtor.
In addition to those shown below, Mr. Pomerantz has been consulted upon, analyzed, drafted pleadings, affidavits, trial memoranda and/or appellate briefs in numerous cases in which his participation is not a matter of public record.
Of course, privilege or confidentiality concerns prohibit disclosure of the details of his involvement in those matters.
Issue: Judgment lien priority in mortgage foreclosure context; attempt to impose supervening judgment lien on premises by agreement between judgment creditor and non-owner debtor.
While serving on the Torrens Reform Subcommittee, Mr. Pomerantz played a pivotal role in the negotiation and drafting of New York Real Property Law §436, prior to its enactment.
The content of this website is for informational purposes only and is not intended as legal advice concerning a particular situation.
The content of this website is for informational purposes only and is not intended as legal advice concerning a particular situation.
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