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Romer Debbas celebrates merger and marks opening of firm HQ expansion

New York, NY Romer Debbas, LLP, celebrated the success of its merger with Katz & Matz. Hosted at Manhattan’s iconic Waldorf Astoria, the event held more than 100 guests, including members of the firm, the New York Residential Agent Continuum (NYRAC), and members of the real estate community.

During the second quarter of 2022, the merger cemented Romer Debbas’s position as New York City’s largest dedicated residential real estate practice and one of the largest real estate practices in the country. The firm was recently recognized among the city’s top five real estate law firms and named the most active law firm in the residential market, credited with overseeing $1.63 billion in sales, a total comprised of 490 residential and commercial transactions completed during the review period of July 15, 2021, through July 14, 2022.

The Waldorf reception coincided with the opening of the firm’s HQ expansion at 275 Madison Ave.

Spanning the entire 8thfloor, the approximately 15,000 square foot state-of-the-art office was renovated to suit the needs of the firm’s 60-person team that includes approximately 35 lawyers and provide meeting spaces for colleagues and clients alike.

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