Socrates Xanthopoulos

New York

KI Legal, PLLC
40 Wall Street, 49th Floor
New York, NY 10005
United States

Tel: (212) 404 8644

Email: socrates@kilegal.com
Web: www.kilegal.com

Socrates Xanthopoulos is the chair of the Real Estate Transactions Department at KI Legal, a leading New York City-based, multidisciplinary law firm.

Socrates represents a diverse group of clients – including owners, developers, institutional lenders, family offices, asset, investment, and property management firms, closely held companies and individuals — in complex real estate and business transactions at all levels of the capital stack, and involving properties across all real estate asset classes throughout the nation.

He regularly advises, counsels, and represents his clients in a broad range of transactional activities, including land acquisition and development deals, commercial real estate financing and re-financing transactions, purchases and sales of multi-family, mixed-use, office, hotel, and retail properties, as well as general corporate and organizational matters.

In 2022, Socrates was awarded the title of Top Real Estate Attorney at the Real Estate Development Awards due to his dynamic and successful career thus far in NYC’s real estate and construction communities. He has also been selected by Thomson Reuters® as a New York Super Lawyer Rising Star.

In addition, he is member of the Hellenic Lawyers Association where he shares his passion for law and pride of his Hellenic heritage with like-minded legal professionals.

Education

  • Stony Brook University
  • New York Law School (J.D.)

Awards & Accolades

  • Real Estate Development Awards, Top Real Estate Attorney of the Year, 2022
  • SuperLawyers, Rising Star, New York Metro, 2022 and 2023

Memberships & Affiliations

  • Hellenic Lawyers Association, Member
  • Hellenic-American Chamber of Commerce, Member

Navigating the complexities of real estate transactions and disputes can be a daunting task. At KI Legal, we understand the challenges you face and are committed to providing comprehensive legal services tailored to your unique needs. Our dedicated team of experienced attorneys focuses on delivering exceptional representation for individuals, businesses, family offices, and lenders alike, ensuring your interests are protected and your goals are achieved.

Our practice areas encompass a wide range of real estate matters, including lender representation in financing transactions, lease negotiations, property acquisitions and sales, zoning and land use, as well as landlord and tenant representation in leasing disputes and litigation whenever needed. We recognize the intricacies and competitive nature of the New York City real estate landscape and are equipped to offer innovative solutions that cater to your specific requirements.

Our seasoned New York real estate attorneys at KI Legal combine their in-depth knowledge of local regulations and market dynamics with strategic thinking to effectively represent your interests and facilitate successful transactions. Whether you are a financial institution, property owner, or tenant, our team is here to help you make informed decisions and ensure a smooth, efficient process.

We are more than just a law firm – we are a team of passionate professionals who have committed ourselves to making a difference in the lives of our clients and our community. Over the years, KI Legal has experienced substantial growth, but our core values have remained the same. We continue to provide the personalized attention of a boutique practice while delivering the capabilities of a large-scale firm. Our dedication to taking on impactful cases sets us apart from the competition.

We firmly believe that our client’s success is our success. Our mission is to provide companies with the comprehensive legal support and guidance they need to successfully navigate the challenges they face and achieve their goals. Our passion for helping businesses succeed, combined with our extensive knowledge of corporate and business law, employment and labor law, intellectual property law, real estate law, and litigation, forms the foundation of our firm’s commitment to excellence.  Here at KI Legal, we value education, which is why we make it a priority to explain cases in their entirety to clients, keeping them informed each step of the way. Additionally, we offer an arsenal of educational material – whether it be 101 legal articles or current events podcast episodes – to our clients on our various platforms for their convenience.