Joshua G. Losardo joined Belkin Burden Wenig & Goldman, LLP in August 2000. Mr. Losardo was promoted to Partner in 2008, and represents our clients in both Administrative and Bankruptcy proceedings.
Mr. Losardo's specialization concerns the regulation of real property, including rent stabilization, rent control and property tax exemption/abatement programs, such as 421a and J-51. Since joining BBW&G, Mr. Losardo has represented owners in hundreds of administrative proceedings before the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal, New York State Department of Law, and New York City Commission on Human Rights. He has successfully challenged many administrative decisions by bringing Article 78 special proceedings in State Supreme Court. In addition, Mr. Losardo represents both buyers and sellers of multiple family dwellings by conducting due diligence review and analysis of a building's rent history.
Mr. Losardo also effectively defends creditors' rights in bankruptcy proceedings in both the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York by bringing various motions, including those seeking relief from the automatic stay, the payment of administrative rent and the conversion or dismissal of a bankruptcy case.
Mr. Losardo's experience has enabled him to provide clients with efficient solutions to a diverse array of legal issues.
Mr. Losardo earned a Juris Doctorate from Brooklyn Law School in 1998, and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Binghamton University in 1994.