Why You Need Experienced Real Estate Contract Lawyers for High-Stakes Transactions

In every real estate transaction—whether you’re funding, purchasing, or developing property—the contract is the backbone of the deal. It outlines the rights, obligations, timelines, and remedies that ultimately determine whether the transaction will move forward or fall apart. That’s why working with experienced real estate contract lawyers is not just helpful—it’s essential. At Andelsman Law, […]

Strategic Legal Support for Real Estate Acquisition in New York

Whether you’re purchasing your first investment property or orchestrating a multimillion-dollar portfolio expansion, real estate acquisition is one of the most critical stages in building wealth through property. But behind every smart acquisition is a smarter legal strategy—and that’s where Andelsman Law delivers. As property values, regulations and deal structures become more complex, the risks […]

Trusted Guidance from Leading Commercial Real Estate Lawyers

In today’s high-stakes real estate market, the difference between a profitable deal and a costly mistake often comes down to legal counsel. Whether you’re acquiring a development site, structuring a private loan, or navigating the complexities of a commercial closing, working with experienced commercial real estate lawyers isn’t just beneficial—it’s essential. Commercial real estate transactions […]

Ian Axelrod, Esq, Senior Counsel

Ian is an accomplished attorney with over 10 years’ experience representing private lenders, financial institutions, investors, developers, and domestic and international high net worth individuals and investment groups in all facets of lending, borrowing, acquisitions and other real estate matters.  Ian has represented prominent lenders, developers, property operators, business owners, and investors for both residential and commercial property development projects. Ian provides counsel on the acquisition, renovation, and lease of multi-family, mixed use, condominium and various other real estate projects.  Prior to joining the firm, Ian was the Managing Attorney at The Shiponi Law Firm, P.C. and, Associate at The Law Offices of Frederick J. Giachetti, P.C.

Ian graduated from SUNY at Buffalo in 2007 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science, Public Law Concentration.  He earned his Juris Doctor degree from Touro College, Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center in 2010, and was admitted to the New York Bar Association in 2011.