Michael J. Ciarlo

Practice areas

Real Estate: Business, Business Litigation, Construction Litigation: Business

Focus areas

Condominiums & Cooperatives, Construction Defects, Landlord/Tenant, Mortgage & Refinance

Michael J. Ciarlo, a partner at Nadel & Ciarlo, P.C. in New York, New York, offers legal representation to both individual and corporate clients across the New York City metropolitan area. His legal practice covers a wide spectrum, encompassing real estate transactions, general business matters, and litigation.

Within the realm of real estate, Mr. Ciarlo handles various cases, including disputes between landlords and tenants, issues related to property ownership, titles, and deeds, as well as intricate purchase and sale transactions. He also serves as a valuable advisor to cooperative and condominium boards, addressing their day-to-day operational concerns, such as repairs, common charges, maintenance fees, alteration agreements, construction defects, and common area issues.

In the field of business and commercial law, Mr. Ciarlo assists clients in the formation of startup companies. This involves helping them select the appropriate legal structure for their businesses and navigate the regulatory compliance challenges that may arise. Additionally, he aids established companies seeking to establish a presence in New York City. Mr. Ciarlo boasts extensive experience in managing business litigation cases, including disputes involving shareholders, contract breaches, and business-related torts such as the unauthorized use of trade secrets.

Before pursuing his legal career, Mr. Ciarlo completed his undergraduate studies at New York University, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree with honors in 1995. Subsequently, he attended Brooklyn Law School, where he obtained his Juris Doctor degree in 1998. He has been a member of his current law firm since gaining admission to practice law in New York in 1999. In addition to New York, Mr. Ciarlo is also authorized to practice law in New Jersey.