Tarter Krinsky & Drogin expands real estate practice

Manhattan, NY Tarter Krinsky & Drogin continued the expansion of its real estate practice with the arrival of partners Nahum Palefski and Melissa Bassin. 

Joining from Moses & Singer, Palefski and Bassin bring more than three decades of combined experience representing institutional investors, developers, financial institutions, corporate occupiers and high-net-worth individuals in sophisticated commercial real estate transactions, including significant acquisitions, dispositions, financings and leasing matters.

Former real estate practice chair at Moses & Singer, Palefski represents institutional investors, developers, owners and high-net-worth individuals in the acquisition and disposition of commercial and residential real estate. His experience also encompasses commercial leasing matters for both landlords and tenants involving office, warehouse, retail, restaurant and medical properties, as well as secured borrowing transactions, including mortgage, construction and mezzanine financing.

Bassin, formerly a partner in the real estate practice at Moses & Singer, focuses her practice on sophisticated commercial leasing and sales and acquisitions. She advises financial institutions, Fortune 500 companies, technology companies, sports organizations and real estate investors in high-value transactions across the U.S. Her experience spans a broad range of asset classes, including office, retail, multifamily and warehouse properties.

Palefski earned his J.D. from Brooklyn Law School and his B.A. from Yeshiva University. He is admitted to practice in New York, is a member of the New York City Bar Association, and was named to the 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Real Estate Lawyers list.

Bassin earned her J.D. from the University of Miami School of Law and her B.A. from George Washington University. She is admitted to practice in New York and New Jersey and has been recognized by the 2026 Legal 500 New York Elite – Real Estate and the 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Real Estate Lawyers list. She was also named a Super Lawyers Rising Star from 2018 through 2025.

“We have built a highly sophisticated and well-rounded practice with the depth and experience to handle the same complex matters as much larger firms,” said Alan Tarter, managing partner of Tarter Krinsky & Drogin. “The addition of Nahum and Melissa further strengthens that team, adding capabilities and experience that enhance the service we provide to our clients.”

“Nahum and Melissa bring substantial experience representing institutional clients that complements the continued growth of our real estate practice,” said Mark Aloia, chair of Tarter Krinsky & Drogin’s real estate practice. “Their particular depth in warehouse leasing strengthens an important area of our practice and broadens the capabilities we can offer clients across their real estate portfolios.”

“Throughout my career, I’ve focused on helping clients navigate complex real estate transactions with practical, business-oriented advice,” said Palefski. “Tarter Krinsky & Drogin’s collaborative approach and commitment to client service make it an outstanding platform to continue growing my practice and helping clients capitalize on opportunities in an increasingly complex real estate market.”

“Tarter Krinsky & Drogin’s full-service platform enhances my ability to meet my clients’ growing needs,” said Bassin. “The firm’s strength across corporate, finance, tax, litigation and other key disciplines creates meaningful opportunities to provide seamless counsel on the in-depth matters our clients face.”