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Merritt Environmental Consulting Corp. (MECC) was established in June of 2009 after being part of a larger engineering firm for almost 20 years. The focus of the company is to assist lending institutions, attorneys, real estate investors, and property owners with environmental concerns.

As commercial real estate markets grow more complex, organizations increasingly require strategic guidance before pursuing a transaction. RM Friedland’s Consulting Service provides data-driven advisory support to clients navigating planning, feasibility, and long-term real estate decisions in advance of execution.

Founded in 2000, Schroder & Strom has built an unparalleled reputation and a team of 10 attorneys with well over 150 years of combined expertise in the area of real estate tax law. The attorneys at Schroder & Strom have a clear mission: To provide clients with the most effective real estate tax counsel and litigation services

2026 Ones to Watch - Rising Stars Spotlight out now! This is the second installment of NYREJ's annual Ones to Watch series recognizing standout emerging professionals whose drive, talent, and fresh perspective are helping shape the future of New York’s commercial real estate industry. This Spotlight features professionals on the rise  and their achievements in the CRE industry.

What accomplishment or project so far in your career are you most proud of? I’m most proud of helping CRE owners, developers and REITs achieve meaningful reductions in their real estate tax burden. These savings can improve asset performance, increase value and create opportunities for reinvestment.

What inspired you to pursue a career in your industry, and what path brought you to your current role? My passion for architecture fostered itself in the most organic way possible. Before I could fully speak, my parents recall my fascination with building structures from wooden blocks.

Click to read Wendel's Rising Stars Nominees!

As we reach the halfway point of 2026, there are some observations about environmental consulting and the commercial real estate industry that are worth pointing out. Activity has been increasing for a variety

For much of the past decade, commercial real estate owners benefited from a favorable environment of historically low interest rates, abundant capital, and strong investor demand. As a result, capitalization

For decades, New York construction defendants have played a slow chess match. Get served, investigate, depose, and eventually (sometimes years later) bring the responsible subcontractor into the case. The AVOID

What inspired you to pursue a career in your industry, and what path brought you to your current role? I’ve always had a passion for real estate. At 12 years old, I spent Sundays riding my bike around my Los Angeles neighborhood visiting open houses. I made a point to speak with the sales brokers, ask questions, and even help show prospective buyers around.

What accomplishment or project so far in your career are you most proud of? Across more than $1 billion in closed debt and equity transactions, I am proudest not of any single deal, but of earning the trust to work alongside exceptional teams and counterparties to bring complex business plans to life.