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Our Legal Practices
Condominium Boards and Homeowners Associations
Condo Board/HOA representation is a very specialized field of law that requires a certain level of expertise and experience. Our office currently represents several Condo Boards and HOA's within New York City, providing superior representation and getting our clients the results they need. Experience matters. Let us worry, so you don’t have to.
Real Estate
With over 25 years of combined experience, you can rest assured that all of your Real Estate needs will be handled with the utmost care and professionalism. Unlike many of our competitors, we also routinely handle complex Real Estate Litigation. Let us be your single point of contact for all of your real estate needs.
Civil Litigation
Ward & Rafter, LLP prides itself on having some of the best litigators in New York City. Our attorneys have routinely represented both Plaintiffs and Defendants in all types of civil cases, ranging from the simple to the very complex. Unlike many other firms, we involve our clients in every stage of litigation, always striving to get the best results for our clients whether it be through negotiation or trial. We are ready.
Personal Injury
At Ward & Rafter, LLP, we understand that suffering an injury can be a transformative event in one's life. We know the effect an injury can have on your life and we believe you deserve to be fully compensated for having to endure this traumatic experience. Our aggressive advocacy for our clients is our blueprint for garnering the best possible outcome in all circumstances. We care about you.
Estate Planning
According to John J. Scroggin, “Many estate planners act as though estate planning is about death and the avoidance of a resulting death tax. To the contrary, the fundamental purpose of estate planning is to leave a legacy for the living. It is not that death and taxes are unimportant, they just pale in significance to the legacy you leave behind.” At Ward & Rafter, LLP, we hold this principle dear. Providing the best legacy possible for your family is our north star.
Environmental Law, Land Use and Zoning
We have represented clients in a wide range of environmental issues, from helping small not-for-profit organizations challenge the illegal sale of municipal parks, to helping local elected governments understand that rational land use restrictions can protect sensitive waterfront without violating Supreme Court jurisprudence on regulatory takings. Balanced against the need to protect, is the constant and ever-changing need for responsible development and sustainable economic growth. We have the experience to help you navigate these complex issues whether you're a homeowner seeking administrative approvals from a local government, or a small business defending itself before a governmental tribunal, we can help. Our unique blend of experience in both the private and public sectors gives us a perspective and breadth of knowledge that allows us to help our clients in ways that many other firms can't. Give us a call.
Meet Our Attorneys
From our first consultation to the resolution of your case, you can trust Ward & Rafter, LLP to be relentless, while exercising the highest level of professionalism and care. Come in and meet our team.
Mark A. Ward
Partner
Mark A. Ward is a founding partner of Ward & Rafter, LLP. With over 15 years of experience, Mark has garnered a reputation as a seasoned litigator and trial advocate. Mark is also known as a skilled and effective negotiator. For the majority of his career, Mark has worked in legal services representing clients that could not otherwise afford an attorney of their own. Working in legal services has allowed Mark to gain unique and invaluable experience as a litigator representing a vast array of clientele. Guided by his unyielding drive and determination, you can trust that Mark will work diligently to protect your interests.
Andrew Rafter
Partner
Andrew Rafter is a founding partner of Ward & Rafter, LLP. With over 15 years working in the legal industry, Andy brings a breadth of knowledge and experience to his practice. His diverse interests and wide-ranging life experience inform and shape his philosophy on litigation and client relationships. Always willing to listen, Andy’s focus in litigation is on solving problems and seeking justice by tailoring those goals and the methods used to reach them to each individual client’s needs and circumstances. He doesn’t tell you what’s best for you, he helps you understand your circumstances and the choices available so that you can make the decisions you need to make in order to get the win you need.