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As a result of their expertise in eminent domain matters, Jennifer Polovetsky, Esq. and Philip A.  Sanchez, Esq. are often called upon by the press to discuss New York related eminent domain cases.

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Sanchez & Polovetsky Eminent Domain Partners Named To 2020 Super Lawyers List For NY Metro Area For 6th Consecutive Year

Eminent domain lawyers, Jennifer Polovetsky and Philip Sanchez, partners and founders at Manhattan based Sanchez & Polovetsky PLLC, have been named to 2020 Super Lawyers list for the New York Metro area for the sixth year in a row.  No more than 5% of the lawyers in the state are selected to receive this honor by the research team at Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters business.

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Medium: Female Trailblazers in Honor of National Women's Small Business Month

Jennifer Polovetsky recognized by Medium in story for her entrepreneurship. Discussion on how the firm came to be and accomplishments since the firm's founding. 

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Jennifer Polovetsky Named To 2020 List Of Top Women Eminent Domain Attorneys in NY Metro Area by Super Lawyers Magazine

Super Lawyers Magazine 2020 Edition has named Jennifer Polovetsky, Esq., to the Top Women Attorneys for Eminent Domain in the New York Metro Area. Jennifer, who is a partner at Sanchez & Polovetsky PLLC, is one of only two female lawyers named in the Magazine's Eminent Domain practice area.

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Fox5-TV: Eminent Domain For A New (Penn Station) Terminal
Philip Sanchez spoke to reporters about Governor Cuomo's Penn Station expansion announcement. Sanchez reminds all tenants and commercial owners on the block that they can and should seek additional compensation for the sacrifice of their buildings, shops, and bars beyond what the state offers them.  What is the estimated compensation?  Sanchez estimates, “Hundreds of millions of dollars, easily, into the billions – no question about it.”

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For Five Consecutive Years Sanchez & Polovetsky "Dynamic Eminent Domain Duo" Named To 2019 Super Lawyers List For New York Metro Area
For the fifth year in a row (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019) leading eminent domain lawyers, Jennifer Polovetsky and Philip Sanchez, partners and founders at Manhattan based Sanchez & Polovetsky PLLC, have been selected to the 2019 Super Lawyers list.

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The Top Women Attorneys in Metro NY...
Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters, is a research-driven, peer influenced rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The mission of Super Lawyers is to bring visibility to those attorneys who exhibit excellence in practice.

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Sanchez & Polovetsky Triples Eminent Domain Award for East Harlem...
Sanchez & Polovetsky filed a claim on behalf of its client, East Side Auto, Inc., in November of 2017. After months of intense negotiations and pre-trial court conferences, the firm was able to obtain a favorable settlement on behalf of the East Harlem Auto Repair Shop on July 10, 2018, less than a year after filing an eminent domain claim for additional compensation in Court.

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NYC Prepared to Use Eminent Domain to Buy Buildings for the Homeless
Jennifer Polovetsky quoted in the New York Post on a story about Mayor Bill de Blasio's plans to acquire 25 to 30 privately-owned buildings where the majority of residents are homeless families, even if it has to seize the properties through eminent domain.

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In Arena’s Shadow, Holdouts at Atlantic Yards Site Must Now Leave
Jennifer Polovetsky quoted in The New York Times focused on small businesses facing eminent domain related to the Atlantic Yards Project.

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Embracing an Unexpected Entrepreneurial Venture
Philip Sanchez and Jennifer Polovetsky share their insights and tips for being successful entrepreneurs and why their profession is so gratifying.

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MTA Settles Flushing LIRR Eminent Domain Case
A Midtown Manhattan law firm settled a case with the MTA on behalf of the Ou Jiang City Supermarket, which the transportation agency seized to make upgrades to the Flushing-Main Street LIRR station.

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Never Give up, Keep Pushing Forward
Philip Sanchez and Jennifer Polovetsky speak about why they decided to dedicate their lives to representing clients in eminent domain cases and how the partners started their own firm.

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Eminent domain: Whose land is it anyway?
Jennifer Polovetsky quoted in article on clients can avoid a negative eminent domain legal experience. 

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Sanchez & Polovetsky Obtains $35 Million Award For Queens Manufacturer, Doubling Initial Eminent Domain Award.
New York resident and eminent domain attorney, Jennifer Polovetsky, was interviewed about her firm and the challenges local businesses face in condemnation cases.

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​This is where you can find information about cases the firm has won, firm honors and awards, and partner happenings. Below are links to press releases that have been distributed nationally.

Sanchez & Polovetsky Obtains Six Million Dollar Increase in Gowanus Eminent Domain Case (August 2021)
Sanchez & Polovetsky Eminent Domain Partners Named To 2020 Super Lawyers List For NY Metro Area For 6th Consecutive Year (October 22, 2020)
Sanchez & Polovetsky Obtains Close to 400% Increase in Eminent Domain Award for East Harlem Dollar Store (January 22, 2019)
Sanchez & Polovetsky “Dynamic Eminent Domain Duo” Named To 2018 Super Lawyers List For New York Metro Area For The 4th Year In A Row (September 26, 2018)
Sanchez & Polovetsky Increases Client's Eminent Domain Award By 1000% In Barclays Center Taking   
​(September 20, 2018)
Sanchez & Polovetsky Triples Eminent Domain Award For East Harlem Auto Repair Shop
​(July 25, 2018)
Sanchez & Polovetsky Settles Eminent Domain Case For Almost Triple The Amount Of The Initial Offer Made To Its Client By The City Of New York (April 11, 2018)
Sanchez & Polovetsky Doubles Eminent Domain Award for Building Owner in NYC School Construction Authority Case
(October 24, 2017)
Eminent Domain Power Team Selected For 3rd Time: Sanchez & Polovetsky Partners Named To 2017 Super Lawyers List For New York Metro Area (October 16, 2017)
Sanchez & Polovetsky Obtains a 1400% Increase In Condemnation Award For Chinese Immigrant in Kosciusko Bridge Proceedings (May 2, 2017)
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Herrick, Feinstein LLP
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New York, NY 10016

Jennifer Polovetsky
+1 212 545 1417
jpolovetsky@herrick.com
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Philip A. Sanchez
+1 212 545 1416
psanchez@herrick.com
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