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Jennifer Polovetsky, Esq. the firm’s founding Member, is a seasoned litigator with extensive experience in all aspects of Eminent Domain Law and Real Estate Law. Jennifer has won many cases on behalf of her clients at both the Lower Court and Appellate levels.*
Jennifer Polovetsky (formerly Jennifer Goykhman) began her career over a decade ago as an Assistant Corporation Counsel at the NYC Law Department, Office of the Corporation Counsel, Tax & Bankruptcy Litigation Division (formerly the Tax & Condemnation Division). While working at the NYC Law Department, Jennifer represented the City of New York in all matters concerning Eminent Domain and Property Tax. After leaving City service, Jennifer moved to private practice at Tuchman, Korngold, Weiss & Gelles, LLP, a boutique midtown Manhattan law firm where she represented Owners of Residential and Commercial Properties, Real Estate Developers, and Real Estate Management Companies from 2003-2010. |
"Our firm’s mission is to support clients of every size that are
faced with eminent domain. We take great pride in helping property owners and businesses--many of which are family owned--to not
only keep their businesses running, but to have the opportunity
to improve with a fresh start at a new location.”
faced with eminent domain. We take great pride in helping property owners and businesses--many of which are family owned--to not
only keep their businesses running, but to have the opportunity
to improve with a fresh start at a new location.”
In 2010, Jennifer founded the Law Offices of Jennifer Polovetsky, Esq., PLLC; and in 2012 the name of the firm was changed to Sanchez & Polovetsky, PLLC when Philip A. Sanchez, Esq., a former partner at the law firm of Goldstein, Rikon & Rikon, P.C., became a Member of the firm. Since founding the firm in 2010, Jennifer Polovetsky has strived to provide every client of the firm with outstanding legal services, personalized attention, and the utmost respect. Jennifer continues to litigate in various New York State Courts, with a focus on representing clients in all stages of eminent domain proceedings. Jennifer also represents clients in transactional real estate matters, with a focus on commercial real properties.
*Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Bar Admissions:
New York State, 2001; U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, 2001.
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 2015
Education:
New York Law School, J.D., 2000.
University College London Summer Program, Faculty of Laws (1998)
Lafayette College, B.A., 1997 (Triple Major in Government & Law; Russian/Eastern European Studies; and French).
Professional Associations & Memberships:
*Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Bar Admissions:
New York State, 2001; U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, 2001.
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 2015
Education:
New York Law School, J.D., 2000.
University College London Summer Program, Faculty of Laws (1998)
Lafayette College, B.A., 1997 (Triple Major in Government & Law; Russian/Eastern European Studies; and French).
Professional Associations & Memberships:
- New York City Bar Association (Member: Condemnation and Tax Certiorari Committee);
- New York County Lawyers Association (Member: Condemnation Committee);
- American Bar Association (Real Estate Committee);
- Nassau County Bar Association (Member: Tax & Condemnation Committee; Real Estate Committee);
- National Association of Professional Women.
- Jennifer Polovetsky Named to 2020 List of Top Women Eminent Domain Lawyers in NY Metro Area by Super Lawyers Magazine.
- Super Lawyers (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020/2021): New York Metro Area, Top 5% of Lawyers in State.
- SuperLawyers Rising Stars (2015): Jennifer Polovetsky was selected to the 2015 New York Metro Super Lawyers Rising Stars list. The Rising Stars list recognizes no more than 2.5 percent of attorneys in each state.
- National Institute of Trial Advocacy: NITA Advocate Designation (2001).