516-227-0700

David M.
Curry

Real Estate

Partner

Uniondale & New York City

T: 516-227-0698

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About David

David M. Curry focuses on the representation of commercial real estate owners and developers in sales and acquisitions of office, industrial, hotel, retail and other real estate, as well as air rights transactions. He represents landlords and tenants in commercial leasing transactions for industrial, retail, warehouse and office space, as well as lending institutions and borrowers in real estate acquisition and construction financing, both mortgage and mezzanine. Dave represents owners, contractors and subcontractors in construction contract negotiations, as well as borrowers and purchasers in industrial development agency transactions.

Prior to joining Farrell Fritz, Dave was a real estate attorney at Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP in New York City.

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Experience

  • Represented a major real estate owner in the disposition of a portfolio of over 1,100 multi-family units and one of Long Island’s most iconic hotels.
  • Counseled a major New York developer in the acquisition of property in the City of Glen Cove for the construction of a mixed-use development, as well as real estate, mortgage recording and sales tax relief from the City of Glen Cove Industrial Development Agency.
  • Advised a large lending institution in connection with the refinance of numerous industrial and office properties in one of the largest commercial real estate portfolios on Long Island.

Credentials

Education

  • St. John’s University School of Law (JD)
  • State University of New York at Binghamton (BA)
  • Towson University (MA)

Bar Admissions

  • New York

Affiliations & Appointments

  • American Bar Association
  • New York State Bar Association

Articles & Advisories

December 2021 – A Banner Month for the Farrell Fritz Real Estate Department

December 2021 ended as one of the busiest transactional months the Real Estate Department has ever enjoyed.  Real Estate attorneys…

January 18, 2022

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FAQs Under The Paycheck Protection Program

As guidance continues to evolve, the Treasury Department has set up a Frequently Asked Questions (“FAQs”) page on their website.…

April 07, 2020

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Paycheck Protection Program: What You Need To Know

To help businesses keep their workforce employed during the COVID-19 crisis, the recently enacted CARES Act established a new loan…

April 04, 2020

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State Impairs Ability of IDAs to Assist Retailers

June 21, 2013

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News

New York Real Estate Journal Industry Leaders Spotlight

David M. Curry was spotlighted in the New York Real Estate Journal as one of the 2022 Industry Leaders. Curry…

October 06, 2022

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2022 Industry Leaders: David Curry, Farrell Fritz, P.C.

Real Estate Partner David Curry was recently profiled in the New York Real Estate Journal in their 2022 Industry Leaders…

September 30, 2022

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David Curry and Laura Fallick Pro Bono Work Featured by Lawyers Alliance for New York

Chalkbeat has been highlighting the stories and issues plaguing the education system for over a decade.  It has grown to…

May 31, 2022

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Here’s How Developers Are Adjusting to Rising Lumber Prices

Crystal Sunbury, real estate senior analyst with RSM US LLP, tells GlobeSt.com that pre-ordering lumber helps builders to secure prices…

January 10, 2022

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2021 Year in Review: David Curry, Farrell Fritz, P.C.

Name: David Curry Job Title: Partner Company Name: Farrell Fritz, P.C. What was your greatest professional accomplishment or most notable…

December 28, 2021

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Who’s Who in Commercial & Residential Real Estate Law – Dave Curry

David M. Curry is counsel at Farrell Fritz, concentrating in commercial real estate law. Curry represents developers in sales and…

December 16, 2016

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David Curry Serves as Zoning Transaction Attorney for Pliskin Realty & Development 11,000 s/f Construction Project

April 28, 2009

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Soul Practitioners: Attorneys Band-ing Together

January 11, 2008

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Press Releases

Farrell Fritz Promotes Five Attorneys in its Uniondale Office

Farrell Fritz is pleased to announce the promotions of Kathryn (Katy) Carney Cole, David (Dave) M. Curry, Kristina M. Wesch…

January 04, 2017

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30 Farrell Fritz Attorneys Recognized as 2014 Leading Lawyers in their Respective Areas of Practice

Farrell Fritz had a combined total of 30 attorneys named to the 2014 New York Super Lawyers and New York…

September 23, 2014

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Farrell Fritz Promotes Four Attorneys to Counsel

Farrell Fritz is pleased to announce the promotions of Kathryn C. Cole, David M. Curry, Frank T. Santoro and Aaron…

January 11, 2013

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Robert Creighton, Patricia Marcin and David Curry to Receive “Leadership in Law” Awards

Farrell Fritz congratulates Robert C. Creighton, Patricia C. Marcin and David M. Curry on being selected to receive Long Island…

November 12, 2012

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Farrell Fritz Real Estate Deals Awarded at LIBN Real Estate and Development Awards

On Thursday, April 28, 2011, Long Island Business News held their annual Real Estate and Development Awards. The real estate…

May 11, 2011

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David M. Curry Appointed to Farmingdale State College Foundation

This press release was issued by Farmingdale State College. David M. Curry, associate at Farrell Fritz, P.C., has been appointed…

December 07, 2010

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David M. Curry of Farrell Fritz, P.C. to Receive The Queens Courier’s Rising Star Award

David M. Curry, an associate in Farrell Fritz’s real estate department, has been selected by The Queens Courier as a…

January 05, 2010

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Farrell Fritz Participates in New Long Island Real Estate Group “LIREG@Work” Program

October 15, 2009

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Farrell Fritz, P.C. Welcomes Three New Associates

September 19, 2005

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Pro Bono

MovINNg Along: Buying & Selling Buildings, Revising Certificates of Incorporation

The INN (Interfaith Nutrition Network) is a not-for-profit corporation that provides food, shelter, and support services to the hungry and…

July 26, 2011

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Recognition

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Super Lawyers

New York Metro Rising Stars (Real Estate) 2013–2014

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Long Island Business News

Leadership in Law Award 2012

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Long Island Business News

Ones to Watch in Construction

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Long Island Business News

Who's Who in Commercial and Residential Real Estate Law

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Queens Chamber of Commerce

Queens Building Awards Competition Judge 2008–2009

Community Work

Dave has been a member of the Farmingdale State College council since 2010. He is currently a board member for the Mattone Family Institute for Real Estate Law at St. John’s University School of Law. He also is a member of the associate board of the Association for a Better Long Island (ABLI), and an associate member of the Commercial Industrial Brokers Society (CIBS) and the Long Island Real Estate Group (LIREG). Previously, Dave served on the Lindenhurst Village Zoning Board of Appeals from 2011 to 2014.