We are deeply saddened to inform you of the passing on April 10 of Lawrence Friedland, a beloved real estate attorney, investor, trusted advisor and dear friend to many in New York and across the country. Larry was a young 102. After serving in World War II, Larry embarked on a remarkable legal career that spanned more than six decades, advising generations of private companies, families and individuals on real estate, tax, corporate, estate and business planning matters. His sharp legal mind guided many of New York City’s most iconic real estate transactions. Larry will be sorely missed by all who knew him, especially his Olshan family. Please contact Co-Chair of Olshan’s Real Estate Law practice Thomas Kearns with any questions.
For more than 60 years, Larry has counseled and represented private companies, high-net-worth individuals and families on corporate, tax, real estate, and future personal and business planning. From long-term ground leases to the purchase and sale of iconic properties in New York City, Larry has handled some of the most significant real estate deals during his career.
Larry has invested alongside clients and often serves as a co-general partner or co-managing member in partnerships. He takes a business-savvy approach, negotiating and structuring real estate deals and helping his clients build solid portfolios of properties, and minimize their tax exposure. Clients also regularly turn to Larry for help in managing corporate matters and in planning their future, both in terms of their business holdings and personal wealth transfers.
Larry served on the board of Apple Bank for Savings and Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. Before joining Olshan in late 2001, Lawrence was a managing partner of Hoffinger Friedland Dobrish & Stern.
- Negotiated the $115 million purchase of the Delmonico Hotel in the heart of New York City.
- Negotiated the purchase, lease renegotiation, and renovation of the Lever Brothers building, the 307-foot-tall office building at 390 Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan. The $100 million project involves overhauling the public plaza, renovations to the main lobby, ventilation and sustainability systems improvements, and the addition of new amenity spaces.
- Negotiated a 200-year lease for a portion of the land located under Crown Plaza Hotel, New York, New York.
- Negotiated the purchase of the fee position at One Penn Plaza, the tallest building in Pennsylvania Plaza’s complex of office buildings.
- Negotiated the purchase of the land and buildings located at 405, 430, 450 and 750 Park Avenue.
- Negotiated the purchase and co-op conversion of 605, 715, 969 and 1155 Park Avenue.
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Professional
- The Association of the Bar of the City of New York
- New York State Bar Association
- American Bar Association, Section of Taxation, Committee on Real Estate Tax Problems
Practice Areas
Education
LL.M., New York University School of Law, 1966
LL.B., Columbia University School of Law, 1949
A.B., Columbia University, 1947
Admissions
- New York
