Jamie Rager, Landlord/Tenant Attorney in New York
Over 16 years of legal practice · focused on Landlord/Tenant and Real Estate
AssociateatAdam Leitman Bailey, P.C.
New, NY
Practicing landlord/tenant in New York since 2010.
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Jamie Rager is an associate based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Landlord/Tenant and Real Estate. Jamie has over 16 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C..
- Based in
- New York, NY
- Experience
- over 16 years
- Known for
- Landlord/Tenant · Real Estate
- Handles Landlord/Tenant and Real Estate matters from New York, NY.
- Over 16 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Jamie Rager: Jamie Rager is an associate based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Landlord/Tenant and Real Estate. Jamie has over 16 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C..
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Jamie Rager
Jamie concentrates on landlord/tenant and real estate. Each area below outlines the kind of case Jamie handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Landlord/Tenant cases in New York
Jamie takes landlord/tenant matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jamie agrees to represent you.
Real Estate cases in New York
Jamie takes real estate matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jamie agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Jamie Rager — Over 16 years of New York landlord/tenant experience
Jamie Rager is an associate based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Landlord/Tenant and Real Estate. Jamie has over 16 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C..
Jamie Schare Friedland focuses her practice on landlord-tenant litigation.
She concentrates on evictions and nonpayment proceedings, representing commercial and residential landlords, homeowners, and tenants. Ms. Schare Friedland is experienced in litigation and negotiation involving holdovers focusing on non primary residence proceedings, nuisance cases, drug-related holdovers, licensee proceedings, and lease expiration holdovers. She is also experienced in commercial litigation. Representing numerous commercial landlords, Ms. Schare Friedland is experienced in the general practice of landlord tenant representation.
Jamie Schare Friedland earned her J.D., cum laude, from Syracuse University College of Law, where she placed in the top 15% of her graduating class and her B.A., with honors, from James Madison College at Michigan State University.
While in law school, Ms. Schare Friedland served as Associate Notes Editor for the Syracuse Law Review and was selected as a member of the Justinian Honorary Law Society. As an Associate Member of the Moot Court Honor Society, she was a finalist in both the Mackenzie Hughes LLP, Edmund H. Lewis Appellate Competition and the Grossman Trial Competition. In recognition of her dedication to serving others, Ms. Schare Friedland was awarded a Certificate of Exemplary Commitment to Pro Bono & Community Service.
Ms. Schare Friedland has been named Super Lawyer Rising Star by Law & Politics magazine, and was included in the list of Top Women Attorneys in the New York Metro Area featured by The New York Times Magazine.
Ms. Schare Friedland is admitted to practice law in New York and New Jersey.
Jamie's approach to landlord/tenant cases
Jamie Schare Friedland focuses her practice on landlord-tenant litigation. She concentrates on evictions and nonpayment proceedings, representing commercial and residential landlords, homeowners, and tenants. Ms. Schare Friedland is experienced in litigation and negotiation involving holdovers focusing on non primary residence proceedings, nuisance cases, drug-related holdovers, licensee…
Clients Jamie works with
Jamie reviews new inquiries case-by-case for landlord/tenant and real estate matters across New York.
Credentials
Jamie Rager's legal education and bar admissions
Syracuse University College of Law
J.D. · 2011
James Madison College at Michigan State University
B.A. · 2008
Jurisdictions
Jamie's state bar admissions
Michigan
2023 · ACTIVE
New York
2012 · ACTIVE
New Jersey
2010 · ACTIVE
Jamie studied at J.D. in Syracuse University College of Law and B.A. in James Madison College at Michigan State University.
Law school and academic background
Jamie completed J.D. in Syracuse University College of Law and B.A. in James Madison College at Michigan State University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Jamie runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Jamie Rager's office in New York
Jamie's primary office is at One Battery Park Plaza, 18th Floor, New York, NY, 10004. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C.
One Battery Park Plaza, 18th Floor
New York, NY 10004
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How to hire Jamie Rager — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new landlord/tenant attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Jamie usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Jamie charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jamie's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Jamie will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a landlord/tenant attorney in New York
A short list to run through before you commit: How many landlord/tenant matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Jamie
Jamie discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in landlord/tenant practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every landlord/tenant matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Jamie confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Jamie's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many landlord/tenant practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Jamie Rager
How much does it cost to hire Jamie for a landlord/tenant case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Jamie walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Jamie offer a free consultation?
Jamie charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jamie's office. Some landlord/tenant attorneys offer free consults — check Jamie's current terms during booking.
How long do landlord/tenant cases in New York typically take?
Simple landlord/tenant matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Jamie gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Jamie take my case if I'm outside New York?
Jamie is licensed in New York. Matters governed by New York law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Jamie will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Jamie?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Jamie will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Jamie accepting new landlord/tenant clients right now?
Jamie's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Landlord/Tenant attorneys serving Albany and Brooklyn in New York
Jamie handles landlord/tenant matters throughout New York. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified landlord/tenant attorneys in that community.
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