For the past 25 years, Mr. Fortgang has practiced real estate law, concentrating his practice in the areas of real estate secured lending and commercial leasing. He has represented commercial banks, savings banks, life insurance companies and real estate investment trusts in all aspects of real estate secured lending including construction loans, interim and long-term financing, industrial revenue bond financing and real estate secured lines of credit. His expertise includes the representation of lenders in all phases of dealing with troubled real estate including loan workouts, foreclosures and the ultimate disposition of real estate collateral acquired by lenders. He represents owners of New York City commercial properties as leasing counsel and also represents tenants, including financial institutions, in major commercial leasing transactions.