Real Estate Brokerage Law
Litigation, Regulatory Defense, and Strategic Advisory for Brokerages, Teams, and Individual Agents
Lieb at Law represents national real estate brokerage companies, regional firms across New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Colorado as well as individual licensed agents. Our attorneys offer litigation and regulatory counsel, including NAR / REBNY ethics / arbitrations, in all aspects of brokerage operations and serve as designated counsel for many brokerage disputes through their insurance carriers, including under errors and omissions (E&O), general commercial liability (GCL), employment practices liability insurance (EPLI), and risk policy coverage.
Litigation & Regulatory Defense
- ✔ Anti-Competitive Practices (including antitrust and steering claims)
- ✔ Breach of Fiduciary Duty
- ✔ Commission Disputes and Affidavits of Entitlement
- ✔ Fair Housing and Discrimination Lawsuits
- ✔ False Advertising
- ✔ Fraud and Fraudulent Inducement
- ✔ License Law Violations and Administrative Complaints
- ✔ Ethics Complaints (DOS, NAR, REBNY, MLS, RLS)
- ✔ Independent Contractor Misclassification Claims
- ✔ Freelance Isn’t Free Act Litigation
- ✔ Wage & Hour Litigation
- ✔ Brokerage Liability and Risk Allocation Disputes
- ✔ Arbitration, Mediation, and Enforcement Proceedings
Brokerage Policies & Agreements
We draft internal policies, independent contractor agreements, advertising guidelines, anti-discrimination protocols, team structures, and compensation procedures. Our work helps clients reduce exposure while remaining fully compliant with real estate license law and employment classifications.
Expert Witness Support
Managing Partner Andrew Lieb serves as an expert witness in brokerage litigation, providing expert reports, deposition testimony, and trial support. He has been recognized in commission litigation, fiduciary duty claims, licensing actions, and regulatory enforcement matters.
Continuing Education with Lieb School
Lieb at Law partners with Lieb School, our affiliate education platform, to offer continuing education on legal issues relevant to brokerage professionals. Course topics include commission enforcement, DOS complaint defense, fair housing, and ethics compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you represent individual agents or only brokerages?
Lieb at Law represents both individual licensees and firms. This includes regulatory complaints, commission disputes, ethics hearings, and private litigation.
What types of ethics complaints do you handle?
Lieb at Law defends against ethics complaints filed with the NY Department of State, NAR, REBNY, MLS, and RLS. We also handle ethics enforcement hearings, appeals, and internal investigations.
Can you draft internal policies and legal documents for my brokerage?
Yes. Lieb at Law creates comprehensive internal documents including brokerage policies, independent contractor agreements, compensation protocols, advertising policies, and team structures tailored to your business model.
What if our firm is sued for discrimination or misclassification?
Lieb at Law defends brokerages in discrimination lawsuits filed under state and federal law. We also defend against misclassification claims, including Freelance Isn’t Free Act actions and wage disputes.
Do you represent brokerages in arbitration and mediation?
Yes. Lieb at Law handles arbitrations related to commission disputes, team breakups, and contract enforcement. We represent parties at all stages, including hearing preparation and enforcement of awards.
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Whether you're facing a legal issue or want to proactively reduce liability, Lieb at Law, P.C. is here to support your business and license.