Marc E. Elliott
Candidate Information
Email: marcelliott.pc@gmail.com
Phone: (212) 766-4800
Salary Expectation: TBD
Skills: Real estate litigation, commercial litigation, trial advocacy, appellate advocacy, pleadings drafting, motion drafting, discovery management, deposition taking and defending, arbitration, mediation, construction law, insurance litigation, business divorce, restrictive covenant disputes, professional liability cases, contract disputes, real estate development disputes, receivership, ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution), New York Supreme Court practice, federal court litigation, client counseling, independent case management, legal research, persuasive legal writing.
Current Location: New York, New York 10279
Willing to Relocate?: YES
Relevant Experience: Marc E. Elliott is a seasoned trial attorney with over 35 years of experience managing complex real estate and commercial litigation from initial intake through trial and appeal. He has litigated high-stakes cases involving real estate development projects, construction disputes, business divorces, insurance claims, and professional liability across New York Supreme Court, federal courts, and arbitration panels. Marc has consistently handled all aspects of litigation, including drafting pleadings, conducting discovery, taking and defending depositions, arguing motions and appeals, and leading trials independently. In addition to his courtroom experience, Marc is a Certified Mediator for the New York State Commercial Division and an Arbitrator with the American Arbitration Association, enhancing his effectiveness in resolving real estate disputes through ADR mechanisms.
Work Authorization: US
Highlights: Marc E. Elliott brings a wealth of directly relevant experience, having served as trial counsel for major real estate and construction matters throughout his distinguished career.
At Cozen & O'Connor, P.C., he managed complex commercial and construction litigation, consistently ranking as one of the firm’s top producers.
While at Budd Larner, he defended developers and construction clients in significant commercial disputes, gaining critical courtroom experience.
As founder of Marc E. Elliott, P.C., he represented several prominent New York real estate developers in high-profile litigation, such as Profimex v. HQ Capital, involving a $100 million real estate project at Baltimore’s Inner Harbor.
His work in B.E.W. Parking Corp v. Apthorp Associates, LLC successfully shielded a historic co-op’s consultant reports from discovery, a key real estate litigation win in New York’s Appellate Division.
He handled construction-related litigation against owners like New York Law School in Polo Electric Corp. v. NYLS, achieving appellate victories on contractual and delay claims critical to real estate development cases.
Marc’s additional certifications as a Certified Mediator and AAA Arbitrator further demonstrate his extensive skill set in dispute resolution, adding value beyond traditional litigation.
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