New York + Federal.
Admitted in New York State and the Southern District of New York.
When your business, reputation, or livelihood is on the line, you want someone who understands what that actually feels like. Kian does. Lawyer. Entrepreneur. New Yorker. Kian has spent his career on both sides of the table, so when the stakes are yours, he understands they’re more than just legal.
About Kian ↗Admitted in New York State and the Southern District of New York.
Founder of Seaport House and CASA TuLuM in New York City.
Founder of Moorecraft Group, a New York State-licensed real estate brokerage.
Civil litigation. Contracts. Business. Real estate. Restaurant and hospitality law.
Federal and state court litigation, civil disputes and pre-litigation matters.
↗02Contract drafting, review and enforcement, business formation and consulting.
↗03Residential and commercial leases, landlord-tenant matters and property disputes.
↗04Restaurant, hospitality, liquor licensing and New York regulatory matters.
↗We Fight Landlords is for NYC tenant matters. Demand Letter Law is for attorney-issued demands. Everything else starts here.
Litigation, contracts, business, real estate and hospitality matters handled through the main office.
See the practice ↗For New York City tenants dealing with evictions, lease disputes and landlord problems.
Visit the site ↗For people and businesses that need an attorney-issued demand before taking the next step.
Visit the site ↗NYU. Cardozo. Justice work. Restaurants. Real estate. NYS Legal.
Read the full profile ↗B.S. in Media, Culture & Communication, with honors.
J.D. with specializations in Constitutional Law & Government and Criminal Law & Procedure.
Founding in-house counsel. Kian litigated a New York FOIL matter involving access to NYPD records.
Founder of two New York City restaurants.
Founded in 2017 as a New York State-licensed real estate brokerage.
“Kian is a honest and provides legal guidance in very complex situations. He took on a case others would not. He charges a fair fee (not like the majority of NYC lawyers). He is an advocate for the underdog. I respect and appreciated his help.”
“I had a difficult situation and got the best consultation possible. Kian Khatibi was very helpful, easy to talk to, and explained everything in a simple way. He really knows his job and made me feel confident. I highly recommend him.”
“I have had the privilege of working with one of the finest lawyers I've ever encountered. His approach is marked by diligence and precision, making him a reliable choice for a wide spectrum of legal matters, from resolving predicaments to handling intricate contract law cases. I wholeheartedly recommend his services.”
“Kian is an extremely talented lawyer, who has been representing me for multiple years and his work is outstanding and professional to the point that the job gets taken care of perfectly.”
“I was referred to Kian by a friend of mine and he was everything I was told. Very professional, answered all my calls no matter the hour, cared about my case and was concerned for me and worked hard to get me a larger more positive outcome in the end. He will fight for you!”
“Kian is a great lawyer that listens to you and gives advise with a clear path and all options available depending on your needs. I highly recommend him!!!”
“Khatibi was unbelievably thorough in representing my organization, The Jeffrey Deskovic Foundation for Justice, in our FOIL request denial litigation. It was a legal headline making victory!!!”
“Kian has helped me with a consultation regarding my account with a money transfer services company and helped me resolve a problem I was having with them.”
If something’s on your mind, start with a conversation.