Robert M. Kessler

Bob Kessler joined Rosenberg & Estis in 1997. He is a member of the Transactions Group, where he has represented developers, sellers, purchasers, landlords, and tenants in real estate transactions and real estate-related contracting of various types, sizes and complexity. He specializes in public-private transactions, including ground leases and subway station improvement agreements for three prime sites in the Times Square area. Bob also represents owners and tenants on commercial leases, telecommunications matters, and preparation and negotiation of contracts (e.g., consulting, construction and management) in connection with the development, occupancy, and operation of real estate. In addition, he represented an owner/operator of ferry and tour boats on various transactional and operational matters, including contracts with governmental agencies.

Prior to joining Rosenberg & Estis, Mr. Kessler was Senior Counsel at the New York City Economic Development Corporation (EDC). At EDC he was instrumental in forging many of New York City's largest and most sophisticated public/private real estate ventures, including the 42nd Street/Times Square redevelopment, Metro-Tech, Brooklyn Renaissance Plaza, and Queens West. Mr. Kessler also represented EDC and the New York City Industrial Development Agency (IDA) on many other sale, lease, development, construction, contracting and financing matters.

Bob Kessler's over 30 years of extensive experience have included such diverse topics as land use and zoning, environmental regulation, legislative affairs, condemnation, tax abatements and exemptions, New York City and State procurement and public approval processes, corporate retention incentive transactions and privatization of City assets. He has, in addition, been a speaker on public/private partnerships and been named a New York Super Lawyer.