Welcome to Rheem Bell & Mermelstein LLP

We are a rapidly growing boutique law firm with a global outlook and a focus on corporate and real estate law. We provide legal services to businesses of all sizes, from small entrepreneurial companies to large corporations.

We are committed to delivering high-quality legal services with an entrepreneurial spirit and the highest standards of performance. We help our clients solve their toughest legal problems with knowledge, expertise, and personal care. In addition, we understand the challenges of conducting business in a global economy. Our attorneys advise clients on a broad array of global concerns including navigating the cultural and legal differences between the East and the West. When necessary, we leverage our extensive experience and contacts throughout the world to identify and supervise local counsel.

A special area of expertise unique to our firm is providing a bridge across the vast sea of commercial opportunities in Russia, Ukraine, and other emerging markets.

English, French, Spanish, Russian, German, Chinese, and Vietnamese are spoken at our offices in New York.

RECENT NEWS AND EXPERT COMMENTS
"INQUIRIES FOR NY REAL ESTATE FROM WELL-HEELED RUSSIANS HAVE DOUBLED IN LAST SIX MONTHS":
January 12, 2012 -- Edward Mermelstein, partner, expects Russian real estate investment in the US to double in 2012 and reach 10 percent of Russian investment abroad, AOL Real Estate

"BUYERS ARE NOW REQUIRED TO SHOW MUCH MORE IN TERMS OF PROOF OF INCOME, VERIFICATION OF EMPLOYMENT, PRIOR TAX RECORDS AND CREDIT SCORES":
November 18, 2011 -- Edward Mermelstein, partner, advises home buyers, FOX Businees

"THE COST OF FLOOR SPACE WILL GROW. TODAY WE ARE AT THE 2004-2005 LEVEL":
November 08, 2011 -- With Russian clients considering New York a safe landing opportunity, Edward Mermelstein, partner, believes that high-end real estate is still a good investment, Business Insider.

"THE MIDDLE EAST FUNDS WERE NOT EXPECTED TO COME BACK SO QUICKLY":
September 20, 2011 -- Edward Mermelstein, partner, comments on Asian sovereign funds as fastest growing sources of inflows in US real estate market, REIT

"NEW YORK, MANHATTAN ESPECIALLY, IS BACK TO PRE-RECESSION LEVELS AND IS EXPECTED TO BE SO FOR THE NEXT 3 - 5 YEARS":
August 11, 2011 -- Edward Mermelstein, partner, expects to see appreciation up to 15 – 20% per year, iProperty.com

Rheem Bell & Mermelstein LLP

302 Fifth Avenue, 8th Floor
New York, New York 10001
USA

Tel.: +1 (212) 239-4001
Fax: +1 (212) 239-4125