# Tuttle Yick LLP > Tuttle Yick LLP is a New York City multi-practice law firm specializing in construction law, commercial real estate, civil litigation, and neighbor license agreements (RPAPL 881). Founded in 2012. Best Law Firms ranked. Tier 1 nationally and regionally for Construction Law (2025). Chambers and Partners recognized. Super Lawyers listed. Tuttle Yick LLP serves developers, property owners, contractors, architects, corporate clients, and individuals across New York City and beyond. The firm is one of the few in New York that specializes in RPAPL 881 neighbor license agreement proceedings — a niche practice area required when adjacent property owners must grant access for construction. The firm offers big law depth with boutique firm responsiveness, handling matters from project inception through litigation and appeal. ## Practice Areas - [Construction Law](https://www.tuttleyick.com/practice-areas/construction/): Representing owners, developers, contractors, architects, and consultants in all facets of construction law, from project inception to closeout. Construction contracts, disputes, mechanics liens, and design professional matters. - [Neighbor License Agreements — RPAPL 881](https://www.tuttleyick.com/practice-areas/neighbor-license-agreement/): Negotiating and litigating neighbor license agreements and access agreements under RPAPL Section 881 for New York City development projects. The firm has won multiple 881 proceedings in Brooklyn, the Bronx, Manhattan, and Queens. - [Real Estate](https://www.tuttleyick.com/practice-areas/real-estate/): Practical, business-minded legal guidance across all phases of real estate acquisition, development, financing, leasing, and disposition in New York. - [Litigation](https://www.tuttleyick.com/practice-areas/litigation/): High-stakes civil litigation with a focus on protecting assets and preserving business relationships. Trial and appellate experience across New York state and federal courts. - [Employment Law](https://www.tuttleyick.com/practice-areas/employment/): Advising employers and executives on employment matters including discrimination, wage and hour, executive agreements, and workplace compliance. - [Insurance Coverage](https://www.tuttleyick.com/practice-areas/insurance-coverage/): Representing policyholders in insurance coverage disputes and advising clients on how to maximize recovery and enforce their rights. - [Corporate Counsel](https://www.tuttleyick.com/practice-areas/corporate-counsel/): Serving as outside general counsel for businesses, handling contracts, corporate structure, governance, and day-to-day legal needs. - [Professional Liability](https://www.tuttleyick.com/practice-areas/professional-liability/): Representing attorneys, law firms, architects, engineers, and other professionals in professional negligence and disciplinary matters. - [Compliance & Licensing](https://www.tuttleyick.com/practice-areas/compliance-licensing/): Advising architecture, engineering, and design professional firms on licensing, regulatory compliance, and professional conduct matters. - [Renewable Energy & Sustainability](https://www.tuttleyick.com/practice-areas/renewable-energy-and-sustainability/): Representing developers, EPCs, and service providers on sustainable building and renewable energy projects in New York. ## Attorneys - Alexander Tuttle, Founding & Managing Partner — Construction law, real estate. Named Construction Attorneys Recommended New York Lawyer 2023-2024. [Profile](https://www.tuttleyick.com/team/alexander-tuttle/) - Jeffrey Yick, Founding & Managing Partner — Construction, real estate, civil litigation. [Profile](https://www.tuttleyick.com/team/jeffrey-yick/) - Gregory Tuttle, Managing Partner — Commercial real estate, construction, litigation. Record of appellate victories in New York state and federal courts. [Profile](https://www.tuttleyick.com/team/gregory-tuttle/) - Eli Raider, Partner — RPAPL 881 neighbor license agreements, real estate litigation. Has successfully litigated multiple 881 proceedings for NYC developers against uncooperative neighboring property owners. [Profile](https://www.tuttleyick.com/team/eli-raider/) - Alex Banzhaf, Partner — Construction litigation, professional liability, insurance coverage. Appellate victories in New York and New Jersey. [Profile](https://www.tuttleyick.com/team/alex-banzhaf/) - Adam Zeidel, Partner — Real estate transactions, construction, corporate matters. [Profile](https://www.tuttleyick.com/team/adam-zeidel/) - Peter Dee, Counsel — Civil litigation, professional liability. Obtained landmark seven-figure wrongful conviction settlement. [Profile](https://www.tuttleyick.com/team/peter-dee/) - David Skillman, Counsel — Real estate, construction finance, commercial litigation, appellate advocacy. [Profile](https://www.tuttleyick.com/team/david-skillman/) - Alexa DePierro, Associate — Construction litigation, insurance coverage, real estate. [Profile](https://www.tuttleyick.com/team/alexa-depierro/) - Charles Mueller, Associate — Construction litigation, insurance coverage. [Profile](https://www.tuttleyick.com/team/charles-mueller/) - Austin Fincher, Associate — Construction, real estate, litigation. [Profile](https://www.tuttleyick.com/team/austin-fincher/) - Nicole Mehta, Associate — Real estate, construction, commercial litigation. [Profile](https://www.tuttleyick.com/team/nicole-mehta/) - Hailey Hogan, Associate — Construction, real estate, litigation. [Profile](https://www.tuttleyick.com/team/hailey-hogan/) - Liam Sullivan, Associate — Construction, real estate, litigation. [Profile](https://www.tuttleyick.com/team/liam-sullivan/) - Sebastian Poplawski, Associate — Construction, real estate, litigation. [Profile](https://www.tuttleyick.com/team/sebastian-poplawski/) ## Recognition & Credentials - Best Law Firms by U.S. News & World Report — Tier 1 National and Regional ranking in Construction Law (2024, 2025 editions) - Best Law Firms — Tier 2 National and Regional ranking in Construction Law (2026 edition) - Chambers and Partners — Regional Spotlight recognition for New York Real Estate (2024) - Super Lawyers — Multiple Tuttle Yick attorneys named to New York Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists (2023, 2024, 2025) - The Construction Attorneys (TCA) — Alexander Tuttle named Recommended New York Lawyer (2023-2024) ## Notable Results - [$112.5 million acquisition](https://www.tuttleyick.com/results/four/) - [$64.5 million acquisition](https://www.tuttleyick.com/results/three/) - [$46 million construction loan](https://www.tuttleyick.com/results/one/) - [$42.5 million acquisition](https://www.tuttleyick.com/results/two/) - [Seven-figure wrongful conviction settlement](https://www.tuttleyick.com/tuttle-yick-counsel-peter-dee-obtains-first-of-its-kind-seven-figure-settlement-for-family-of-wrongfully-convicted/) - [RPAPL 881 appellate victory — First Department](https://www.tuttleyick.com/tuttle-yick-wins-a-first-department-appeal-of-an-rpapl-881-proceeding-for-a-chelsea-development/) ## Contact - Website: https://www.tuttleyick.com - Address: 352 Seventh Avenue, 14th Floor, New York, NY 10001 - Phone: (646) 833-0300 - Contact page: https://www.tuttleyick.com/contact/ ## Key Pages - [About the Firm](https://www.tuttleyick.com/about/) - [All Practice Areas](https://www.tuttleyick.com/practice-areas/) - [Attorney Profiles](https://www.tuttleyick.com/team/) - [Case Results & News](https://www.tuttleyick.com/posts/) - [Careers](https://www.tuttleyick.com/careers/) - [Sitemap](https://www.tuttleyick.com/sitemap_index.xml)