Luise A. Barrack, ADR Attorney in New York
Over 45 years of legal practice · focused on ADR, Appellate, and Civil Rights · 5.0/5 rating from 10 verified client reviews
MemberatRosenberg & Estis, P.C.
New, NY
Practicing adr in New York since 1981.
- 45+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 10 client reviews
- 3
- Bar admissions
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Luise A. Barrack is a member based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on ADR, Appellate, and Civil Rights. Luise has over 45 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Rosenberg & Estis, P.C.. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 10 client reviews.
- Based in
- New York, NY
- Experience
- over 45 years
- Known for
- ADR · Appellate · Civil Rights
- Handles ADR, Appellate, and Civil Rights matters from New York, NY.
- Over 45 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Luise A. Barrack: Luise A. Barrack is a member based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on ADR, Appellate, and Civil Rights. Luise has over 45 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Rosenberg & Estis, P.C.. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 10 client reviews.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Luise takes on
Luise concentrates on adr, appellate, civil rights, class action, and commercial re. Each area below outlines the kind of case Luise handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
ADR
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Appellate
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Civil Rights
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Class Action
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Commercial RE
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Contracts
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Environmental
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General
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Government
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Landlord/Tenant
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Litigation
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M&A
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Business
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ADR cases in New York
Luise takes adr 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 Luise agrees to represent you.
Appellate cases in New York
Luise takes appellate 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 Luise agrees to represent you.
Civil Rights cases in New York
Luise takes civil rights 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 Luise agrees to represent you.
Class Action cases in New York
Luise takes class action 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 Luise agrees to represent you.
Commercial RE cases in New York
Luise takes commercial re 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 Luise agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Luise A. Barrack — adr lawyer in New York
Luise A. Barrack is a member based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on ADR, Appellate, and Civil Rights. Luise has over 45 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Rosenberg & Estis, P.C.. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 10 client reviews.
Luise A. Barrack is a Member with Rosenberg & Estis, P.C. and heads the firm’s Litigation Department. Barrack served as Managing Member of the firm from 2010-2020. Under her leadership, the firm more than doubled in size and received the “Litigation Department of the Year: Real Estate” Award (2018) from the New York Law Journal. Clients come to Barrack for her killer instincts tempered by her sage counsel. She is a staunch advocate for her clients, many of whom she has represented for more than 30 years. Her no-nonsense approach has helped shape Rosenberg & Estis, P.C. into the tough and highly respected law firm it is today.
Barrack is an experienced practitioner in all of New York’s courts and she has substantial expertise in all facets of real estate litigation. Her real estate practice concentrates on representing developers, lenders, commercial owners, hoteliers, not for profit corporations and educational institutions. Barrack is one of New York’s leading Loft Law experts, handling legalization, valuation of loft fixtures, and the costs of code compliance.
Barrack also represents owners and developers in construction litigation, developments, demolitions and assemblages, and disputes including succession rights, non-primary residence, and owner occupancy. In addition, she is seasoned in cooperative, condominium, and shareholder disputes and versed in rent regulatory and administrative law, including obtaining certificates of no harassment (CONH).
Barrack has handled such wide ranging matters as defeating a claim that a developer was required to conduct an environmental study prior to filing an administrative proceeding for permission not to renew rent stabilized tenants’ leases in order to demolish a Central Park South building; reaching a multimillion dollar deal and property exchange with Columbia University; representing New York Law School in recovering a site essential to building its new urban campus; and defeating a party claiming an option to purchase an interest in a High Line building containing a chic and extremely high profile nightclub.
Notable Work
Matter of 220 CPS “Save Our Homes” Assn. v. New York State Div. of Hous. & Community Renewal, 60 A.D.3d 593, 877 N.Y.S.2d 21 (2009)
Classes / Seminars
Urban Land Institute New York’s Women’s Leadership Initiative: Career Development Night, Speaker, November 2019
Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019 (“HSTPA”) - What Owners and Tenants (And Their Counsel) Need to Know, Speaker, October 2019
REBNY Rent Laws Seminar, Speaker, August 2019
Rosenberg & Estis, P.C. Rent Regulation Seminar following the passage of the HSTPA of 2019, Speaker, June 2019
“The Diversity Imperative,” The Managing Partner Summit, Panelist, May 2019
NYC Rent Regulation Seminar, Guest Speaker, March 2019
Moderator - Real Estate Women’s Forum; “Turning Challenges into Opportunities in Development and Construction,” 2018
Moderator - Bisnow’s “Future of Midtown South,” 2016
NYSBA 2014 Advanced Real Estate Transactions – “Careful What You Say: Ethics in Real Estate”, 2014
New York City Bar - “Hot Topics Affecting Cooperatives & Condominiums- Cases & Marketplace Developments in the Last Six Months”, 2014
Annual Real Estate Weekly Women’s Forum - Women Who Rule: CEO and Founder’s Round Table, 2013
Rosenberg & Estis, P.C. 2013 In-house Lecture Series: Attorney Client Relations 101 (Ethics), 2013
Current Real Estate Leasing Issues (Including Ethics and Civility), New York State Bar Association, Real Property Law Section – Annual Meeting, 2012
Commercial Summary Proceedings - Landlord Representation for the Civil Court in the County of Kings, 2012
SL Green - Residential Rent Law Seminar, 2012
IMN-2nd Annual Real Estate General Counsel’s Forum (What is on your Checklist? Property Acquisitions & Due Diligence), 2012
NYSBA 2012 Advanced Real Estate Transactions – “Careful What You Say: Ethics in Real Estate”, 2012
Honors & Awards
Commercial Observer’s “Barrier-Breaker Award,” 2018
New York Real Estate Journal: 2018 Women In Real Estate
Bisnow Power Women, 2016 and 2018
Crain’s 2018 Legal List/Leading Women Lawyers in NYC
Preeminent AV Rated by Martindale Hubbell, 2012 - present
New York Super Lawyers Top Women Attorneys in the New York Metro Area, 2012-Present
Honored by New York Law Journal as a “Distinguished Leader,” 2017
Honored by Real Estate Forum as a “Woman of Influence,” 2011-2014
New York Super Lawyers, 2006 - Present
Honored by Real Estate Weekly as an Industry Leader, 2010
Honored by Real Estate New York as a “Woman of Influence,” 2008
Joseph Solomon Scholar, University of Bologna School of Law, Italy
Pro Bono Activities
YMCA Development Committee, Leadership Council
Co-Chair of the YMCA’s 2016 Annual Campaign
Professional Business Associations
Member of the Irvington Village Zoning Board, 2014-2018
New York City Bar Association, Member, Committee on Cooperative and Condominium Law, 2013-2016
New York City Bar Association, Member, Committee on the Judiciary, Class of 2010-2013
How Luise handles adr matters
Luise A. Barrack is a Member with Rosenberg & Estis, P.C. and heads the firm’s Litigation Department. Barrack served as Managing Member of the firm from 2010-2020. Under her leadership, the firm more than doubled in size and received the “Litigation Department of the Year: Real Estate” Award (2018) from the New York Law Journal. Clients come to Barrack for her killer instincts tempered by her…
Who Luise represents
Luise reviews new inquiries case-by-case for adr, appellate, and civil rights matters across New York.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
New York Law School
J.D. Member · 1980
State University of New York at Stony Brook
B.A. · 1977
Jurisdictions
Luise's state bar admissions
U.S. District Court,
1981 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
1981 · ACTIVE
New York
1981 · ACTIVE
Luise studied at J.D. Member in New York Law School and B.A. in State University of New York at Stony Brook.
Law school and academic background
Luise completed J.D. Member in New York Law School and B.A. in State University of New York at Stony Brook. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Luise runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Luise has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Affiliations
Luise's professional memberships and bar associations
New York City Bar Association
Member: Committee on the Judiciary, Class of 2010-2013 Committee on Cooperative and Condominium Law Committee, Class of 2013-2014 · membership
Locations
Luise A. Barrack's office in New York
Luise's primary office is at 11 Grand Central East, New York, NY, 10017. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Client feedback
Client reviews of Luise A. Barrack — 5.0/5 rating from 10 verified client reviews
Every review below is from a verified client of Luise. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing adr attorneys in New York.
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How to hire Luise A. Barrack — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new adr attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Luise usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Luise charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Luise'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; Luise will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a adr attorney in New York
A short list to run through before you commit: How many adr 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 Luise
Luise discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in adr practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every adr 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. Luise confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Luise's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many adr practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Luise A. Barrack
How much does it cost to hire Luise for a adr case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Luise walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Luise offer a free consultation?
Luise charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Luise's office. Some adr attorneys offer free consults — check Luise's current terms during booking.
How long do adr cases in New York typically take?
Simple adr 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. Luise gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Luise take my case if I'm outside New York?
Luise 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 — Luise 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 Luise?
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. Luise will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Luise accepting new adr clients right now?
Luise's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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