Thomas P.
Kerrigan
Partner
What I Do
I have been practicing various aspects of real estate law for my entire 50-year career. Over that time, I have handled just about every type of matter involving residential housing in New York City.
I joined Braverman Greenspun in 2023 from Finder Novick Kerrigan, which I co-founded in 1986 and was instrumental in building into one of New York City’s premier residential real estate boutique firms.
Throughout my time in private practice, I have maintained a diverse practice involving trial and appellate work in the state and federal courts, along with a robust transactional practice, including purchases, sales, and commercial leasing. I also serve as general counsel to dozens of cooperative and condominium boards and represent them in a wide range of matters, including construction contracts, access agreements, employment issues, refinancings, corporate governance, and litigation with sponsors, co-op and condo unit owners, and neighboring properties.
After graduating law school, I worked for 10 years in public interest law offices focused on housing law. During that time, I tried cases in state and federal court, worked on class action lawsuits to protect tenant rights, prosecuted appeals, and was involved in a number of high-profile housing law cases.
Who I Help
Condominium and cooperative boards
Parties to real estate transactions
Why I Enjoy What I Do
I have been developing my knowledge, skills, and instincts as a lawyer over a number of decades. I have gotten great satisfaction from being able to take that experience and apply it to being a legal counselor, in the broadest sense of the word, for my clients’ benefit.
Credentials
Education
- New York University School of Law, J.D., 1977
- Boston College, B.A., 1972, magna cum laude
Bar & Court Admissions
- New York
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Outside the Office
- I am making my way though the 50 greatest books of all time.
One Thing I Love About NYC
- The energy that comes from New York being a magnet for ambitious, motivated people from all over the globe.