A Different Kind of Real Estate Law Firm

We’re a different kind of New York City real estate law firm. While most firms are volume-driven, we are client-driven. The NYC real estate industry is fast-paced and can be overly complex for no reason. We provide depth, clarity and efficiency to our clients and appreciate that we're guiding you through life’s greatest milestones. JLC & Associates is attorney-led on every file, client-first in every step. From first-time buyers to seasoned developers, we combine legal precision with professional care, moving deals forward thoughtfully, not transactionally.

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Our Legal Team

Jean L. Chou, Esq.

Principal

Jean L. Chou, Esq.
Principal

Elizabeth Aquino, Esq.

Senior Counsel

Elizabeth Aquino, Esq.
Senior Counsel

Julia Kind, Esq.

Associate Attorney

Julia Kind, Esq.
Associate Attorney

Pamela Sausaitis, Esq.

Associate Attorney

Pamela Sausaitis, Esq.
Associate Attorney

Nyasha Hines

Senior Paralegal

Nyasha Hines
Senior Paralegal

Emily Barney

Paralegal

Emily Barney
Paralegal

Jane Choe

Office Manager

Jane Choe
Office Manager

Bernie Cruz

Legal Assistant

Bernie Cruz
Legal Assistant

Anna Mor

Law Clerk

Anna Mor
Law Clerk

Kristina Joki

Executive Assistant

Kristina Joki
Executive Assistant

Nyasha Hines

Senior Paralegal

Emily Barney

Paralegal

Jane Choe

Office Manager

Bernie Cruz

Legal Assistant

Anna Mor

Law Clerk

Kristina Joki

Executive Assistant

Experience the Fundamentally Human Side of Law

Residential Real Estate

Whether you're buying or selling a home in New York City, our attorney-led team guides you through due diligence, contract and closing with clarity, speed and zero jargon.

Commercial Real Estate

JLC & Associates represents business owners in commercial leasing (landlord and tenant-side) and mixed-use, office, retail and multifamily sales and purchases.

cooperative &
condominium board

We guide co-op and condo boards across NYC with building governance and shareholder issue—bringing clarity to complex board and community dynamics.

lender & financing
Representation

JLC & Associates represents lenders across NYC real estate deals—delivering clean closings, airtight documents, and smart counsel at every step.
LATEST PRO BONO INITIATIVES
Feb. 1. 2020 // We've joined the City Bar Justice Center's Homeowner Stability Project, New Women New Yorkers and GLAAD in a number of pro bono and volunteer opportunities this year. #giveback

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We're Everywhere!

We represent clients in real estate transactions all over New York City.
Check our interactive map for a sample size of properties we've closed.

PROPERTIES WE'VE CLOSED

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