Practice areas: Real Estate, General Litigation; view more
Licensed in New York since: 1984
Education: University at Buffalo Law School - SUNY
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Stewart E. Wurtzel, a distinguished partner at Tane Waterman & Wurtzel, P.C., in New York City, New York, is renowned for his unwavering dedication to his clients. With a career spanning several decades, he has established himself as a formidable advocate, guiding his clients through complex legal challenges with skillful support and empathetic counsel. His practice serves the local community with a broad range of legal services, including residential and commercial real estate transactions, co-op and condominium representation, landlord and tenant representation, commercial litigation, real estate litigation, construction law, corporate governance and general business representation.
Mr. Wurtzel's academic journey began at New York University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in economics in 1980. He then pursued his legal education at the University at Buffalo School of Law, graduating in 1983. The following year, he embarked on his legal career in New York, gaining admission to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit, and the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York. His extensive qualifications underscore his proficiency and commitment to the legal profession.
In addition to his practice, Mr. Wurtzel is an esteemed member of the American Bar Association, actively participating in the Real Property, Probate and Trust Committee, as well as the General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Committee. His reputation as an upstanding figure in the legal community is a testament to his dedication to promoting a practice that prioritizes the needs and well-being of his clients, ensuring they receive the highest level of legal representation during challenging times.
Practice areas
Real Estate: Business, General LitigationFocus areas
Condominiums & Cooperatives, Landlord/Tenant, Litigation
- 80% Real Estate: Business
- 20% General Litigation
First Admitted: 1984, New York
Professional Webpage: https://www.tww.nyc/attorney/stewart-e-wurtzel/
Bar / Professional Activity
- NEW YORK LAW INSTITUTE - Since 2021, chairman of the Board of the New York Law Institute, the oldest lending law library in the State of New York. The library, founded in 1828, has a circulating collection of over 250,000 print volumes and services the needs of law firms all across the country. I have been a member of the board of directors since at least 2008, 2025
- American Bar Association, General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Committee
- American Bar Association, Real Property, Probate and Trust Committee
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York
- U.S. District Court Southern District of New York
- U.S. Court of Appeals 2nd Circuit
- U.S. Supreme Court
Pro bono / Community Service
- Volunteer lawyer at Nassau/Suffolk Legal Services. Neighborhood outreach participation, 2025
Educational Background
- New York University - Bachelor of Arts Major: Economics, 1978-1980
Other Outstanding Achievements
- BARUCH COLLEGE ZICKLIN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS - Since August 2018, an adjunct professor at Baruch's prestigious Zicklin School of Business teaching Introduction to Real Estate Law to MBA and graduate students, 2025
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2025 - 2026