Frederick de la Vega

In addition to residential real estate closings, Fred frequently represents small business clients on a range of matters including, formation of S Corporations and LLCs, purchasing and selling of businesses such as restaurants and hair salons, and drafting and negotiating commercial leases. Fred devotes a substantial amount of his practice to Wills and Estates where he drafts wills and advance directives and handles probate and estate administration. He also works with clients on same-sex relationship dissolution and divorce matters.

Practice Areas

Wills and Estates, Residential and Commercial Real Estate, General Business Law and Family Law

Bar Admissions

New York State
Southern District of New York
Eastern District of New York

Prior Experience

Prior to becoming a partner at Turkel Forman & de la Vega LLP, Fred ran a solo law practice. Before becoming an attorney, Fred was a lending officer in the real estate department of Chemical Bank, and a Vice President in the mortgage securities group of Chemical Mortgage Securities, Inc. Fred also has a background as an urban planner.

Education

Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire- B.A. 1978
Rutgers Business School, Newark, New Jersey- M.B.A. 1983
Fordham Law, New York, New York- J.D. 1996

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About Fred

Fred and his partner are both native New Yorkers who like to spend their free time traveling internationally. He also enjoys cooking, tennis and oil painting.

Professional Affiliations

American Bar Association
New York State Bar Association
New York County Bar Association
Bar Association of the City of New York
Lesbian and Gay Law Association