Farah S. Ahmed, General Attorney in New York
Over 21 years of legal practice · focused on General and Real Estate
ShareholderatGreenberg Traurig, LLP
New, NY
Practicing general in New York since 2005.
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- Years practicing
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Farah S. Ahmed is a shareholder based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on General and Real Estate. Farah has over 21 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
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- General · Real Estate
- Handles General and Real Estate matters from New York, NY.
- Over 21 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Farah S. Ahmed: Farah S. Ahmed is a shareholder based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on General and Real Estate. Farah has over 21 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Farah S. Ahmed
Farah concentrates on general and real estate. Each area below outlines the kind of case Farah handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
General cases in New York
Farah takes general matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Farah agrees to represent you.
Real Estate cases in New York
Farah takes real estate matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Farah agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Farah S. Ahmed — Over 21 years of New York general experience
Farah S. Ahmed is a shareholder based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on General and Real Estate. Farah has over 21 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
Farah Ahmed is Co-Chair of the New York Real Estate Practice and focuses on real estate and real estate finance transactions. She has a broad range of local, national and cross-border experience representing investors, operators, lenders, and developers in the acquisition, disposition, development and financing of various classes of commercial real estate, including office, hospitality, retail, health care, industrial, multifamily, and mixed use properties.
Farah’s real estate capital markets experience includes representation of real estate private equity funds, investment managers, institutional investors, and REITs in the capitalization and financing of real estate through debt or equity at all levels in the capital stack. She regularly handles joint ventures and preferred equity investments, the origination of permanent, bridge or construction mortgage and mezzanine loans, the purchase and sale of loans, and the negotiation of intercreditor, participation, and co-lender relationships.
Concentrations
•Mortgage and mezzanine financing
•Preferred equity
•Acquisitions and dispositions
•Joint ventures
•Construction financing
•Hospitality
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Accolades
•Shortlisted, The Legal Benchmarking Group, 'Women in Business Awards - North America Real Estate Lawyer of the Year,” 2025
•Listed, Lawdragon, 500 Leading Global Real Estate Lawyers, 2024-2025
•Listed, Chambers USA Guide, 2021-2025
•Real Estate: Finance, 2024-2025
•Real Estate: Finance, 'Up and Coming,' 2021-2023
•Real Estate: Mainly Dirt, 'Up and Coming,' 2023
•Listed, The Legal 500 United States, 2018-2019, 2021-2025
•'Next Generation Partners,' Real Estate - Real Estate Finance, 2021-2025
•Real Estate, 2018-2019
•Honoree, Bisnow’s Annual New York Power Women, 2024
•Awardee, Connect CRE Women in Real Estate Awards - New York & Tri-State, 2024
•Team Member, Chambers & Partners USA Real Estate Law Firm of the Year, 2013, 2017-2018, and 2022
•Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, New York Super Lawyers, 2013-2025
•Listed, 'Rising Star,' 2012
•Team Member, a U.S. News - Best Lawyers, 'Law Firm of the Year' in Real Estate Law, 2015
•Team Member, a Law360 'Real Estate Practice Group of the Year,' 2012, 2013, 2015, 2022, and 2023
•Team Member, The Legal 500 United States, 'Top Tier' Firm in Real Estate, 2013 and 2014
Farah's approach to general cases
Farah Ahmed is Co-Chair of the New York Real Estate Practice and focuses on real estate and real estate finance transactions. She has a broad range of local, national and cross-border experience representing investors, operators, lenders, and developers in the acquisition, disposition, development and financing of various classes of commercial real estate, including office, hospitality, retail,…
Clients Farah works with
Farah reviews new inquiries case-by-case for general and real estate matters across New York.
Credentials
Farah S. Ahmed's legal education and bar admissions
Georgetown University Law Center
J.D. · 2005
Princeton University
A.B. · 2002
Jurisdictions
Farah's state bar admissions
New York
2005 · ACTIVE
Farah studied at J.D. in Georgetown University Law Center and A.B. in Princeton University.
Law school and academic background
Farah completed J.D. in Georgetown University Law Center and A.B. in Princeton University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Farah runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Farah's professional memberships and bar associations
Professional & Community Involvement •Member, NYU School of Professional Studies Schack Institute of Real Estate Advisory Board
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Locations
Farah S. Ahmed's office in New York
Farah's primary office is at One Vanderbilt Avenue, New York, NY, 10017. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Farah S. Ahmed — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new general attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Farah usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Farah charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Farah's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Farah will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a general attorney in New York
A short list to run through before you commit: How many general matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Farah
Farah discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in general practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every general matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Farah confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Farah's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many general practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Farah S. Ahmed
How much does it cost to hire Farah for a general case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Farah walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Farah offer a free consultation?
Farah charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Farah's office. Some general attorneys offer free consults — check Farah's current terms during booking.
How long do general cases in New York typically take?
Simple general matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Farah gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Farah take my case if I'm outside New York?
Farah is licensed in New York. Matters governed by New York law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Farah will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Farah?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Farah will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Farah accepting new general clients right now?
Farah's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
General attorneys serving Albany and Brooklyn in New York
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