Alexander Paykin

Alexander Paykin, Esq. is a seasoned business and real estate attorney, legal technologist, and respected public speaker based in New York City. With over 15 years of legal experience and a unique background in technology and entrepreneurship, Mr. Paykin is the sole owner and managing director of Paykin Law—a high-tech client-centered law firm, focusing on delivering efficient services in litigation and complex transactions relating to business/commerce, finance, and real estate. Born in the Soviet Union and immigrating to the U.S. in 1989, Paykin’s early life instilled in him resilience and entrepreneurial drive. He earned his B.S. in Computer Information Systems from SUNY Stony Brook and a J.D. from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law. He is admitted to practice in New York and known for blending legal acumen with tech-savvy innovation to help businesses and property owners navigate high-stakes legal and regulatory environments. Beyond legal practice, Mr. Paykin is a serial entrepreneur. He runs a boutique holdings and management company, The Paykin Group, which provides consulting services to other law firms on efficiency and technology implementation, along with a real estate brokerage, City Flats NYC, which specializes in luxury real estate transfers and management. To give back to the profession, Mr. Paykin presently serves as Chair of the Standing Committee on Technology and the Legal Profession of the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA), is a member of the American Bar Association’s (ABA) TechShow Board, serves on the ABA’s Legal Technology Resource Center, the Technology & Resource Center of ABA GPSolo, the Civil Practice Law and Rules (CPLR) Committee, the Law Practice Management Committee (NYSBA) the Ethics and Professionalism Committee (ABA), the Law Firm Finance Committee (ABA), the Business Development Committee (ABA), the Real Estate, Condemnation and Trust Litigation Committee (ABA) and the Committee on Law, Youth and Citizenship (where he is also on the High School Mock Trial Subcommittee). Outside of his professional work, Alexander is deeply committed to community service, philanthropy, and civic leadership.Mr. Paykin is President of Brighter Tomorrows Inc., a domestic violence shelter network serving the greater Long Island community and providing both emergency shelters as well as long term housing solutions, coupled with assistance with employment, counseling and legal services. A dedicated Rotarian and a two-time past president of his club, he now supports district programs, including “Rotary Means Business” and helps fund projects worldwide as a Paul Harris Fellow, Paul Harris Society member, and a Major Donor to the Rotary Foundation. Mr. Paykin formerly served on the board of General Needs, Ltd., a non-profit organization supporting homeless veterans, coached the Ezra Academy High School Mock Trial Team, supported international youth exchange programs through Rotary and was a founding board member and President of Safe Halls Project, Inc., which promoted school safety improvements. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Alexander Paykin included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors Super Lawyer - SuperLawyers, 2022 - 2026 Client Champion - Platinum Martindale-Hubbell®, 2022 - 2026 Real Estate Firm of the Year - USA, New York Leaders in Law, 2020 Rising Star in Commercial Litigation Award - SuperLawyers, 2017 - 2020 Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award Marquis Who's Who in American Law 2018 Real Estate Law Firm of the Year in New York Global Law Experts 2018 Exclusively Recommended Leader-in-Law in New York Real Estate Leaders-in-Law 2017 Featured Leader Leaders in Law 2017 Recognition for Excellence as a Commercial Litigator Worldwide Registry 2015 Congressional Order of Merit NRCC 2008 Honorary Chairman NRCC Business Advisory Council 2008 National Leadership Award NRCC 2006 “Superb” 10.0 (Top) Ranking – Avvo, 2017 - 2026 Client’s Choice Award – Avvo, 2014 - 2016 "Best Law Firm in Manhattan" – BestOfNewYorkCity.com, 2021 - 2025 “Best Real Estate Attorney in Manhattan” – BestOfNewYorkCity.com, 2021 - 2025 "Real Estate Lawyer of the Year - New York" – International Elite IE100, 2025 - 2026 "Real Estate Law Firm of the Year - Manhattan" - NY100 Awards, 2025 “Best Law Firm in Queens” - Bestof.qns.com, 2021 - 2026 “Best Real Estate Attorney on Long Island” – BestOfLongIsland.com, 2022 - 2026 “Best Real Estate Lawyer in Queens” – Bestof.Qns.com, 2023 - 2026 New York's Complex Transaction Lawyer of the Year – Acquisition International, 2023 - 2025 amNY Leaders in Law, 2025 Client’s Choice Award – Avvo, 2020 Top Four Contract Law Firms in New York – Opporty, 2018 Customer Choice Award – Opporty, 2017 Other Sources of Feedback About Alexander Paykin Included on the 2025New York Metro Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2024 New York Metro Super Lawyers list 2023 New York Metro Super Lawyers list 2022 New York Metro Super Lawyers list 2020 New York Metro Super Lawyers list 2019 New York Metro Super Lawyers list 2018 New York Metro Super Lawyers list 2017 New York Metro Super Lawyers list

• Principal

• Paykin, Richland & Falkowski, P.C., Managing Director, 2013 - 2015
• Malik & Associates, P.C., Associate Attorney, 2010 - 2012
• Languages
• English
• Russian

• New York State Bar Association CLE Technology Repair: Confidentiality And Security Risks, 2023
• New York State Bar Association CLE Technology and Your Law Firm: Key Tech Skills for Lawyers, 2023
• New York State Bar Association CLE Cookies (Not the Kind You Eat): Introduction to Online Cookies – What Lawyers Need to Know 2023
• New York State Bar Association CLE Cybersecurity Concerns for Lawyers, 2023
• New York State Bar Association CLE Getting Paid: Skills in Billing, Invoicing and Maximizing QuickBooks in Your Law Office | Remote Deposits: Credit Card Payments and Accepting Bitcoin 2023
• New York State Bar Association CLE The Digital Mailroom, Electronic Faxes and the Pros & Cons of Paper Mail Alternatives, 2023
• New York State Bar Association CLE Skills and Tips in Cloud Storage – What Is Cloud Storage? Precautions for Lawyers, 2023
• Bridging the Gap - Technology Edition Bridging the Gap - November 2022
• NYSBA Bridging the Gap for Newly Admitted Attorneys Bridging the Gap - May 2022
• NYSBA 2021 Tech Summit Multiple Technology & Law Related Topics/Courses, 2021
• New York State Bar Association CLE Gizmos and Gadgets: Equipment and Devices to Make Your Practice More Productive, 2021
• NYSBA Live & On-Demand CLE Finding the Balance: Data Security, Privilege, Disclosure & Malpractice Liability in the Age of the Clouds, 2021
• NYSBA Live & On-Demand CLE Microsoft Word: The Features & Tools a Lawyer Should Know & Use, 2021
• NYSBA Live & On-Demand CLE Adobe Acrobat: The Features & Tools A Lawyer Should Know & Use, 2021
• NYSBA Live & On-Demand CLE Microsoft Excel: The Features & Tools A Lawyer Should Know & Use, 2021
• Law.com CLE Leveraging Your Firm Technology for Social Distancing and Accessibility, 2020
• NYSBA Bridging the Gap for Newly Admitted Attorneys Bridging the Gap - September 2020
• NYSBA Bridging the Gap for Newly Admitted Attorneys Bridging the Gap - October 2020
• NYSBA Bridging the Gap for Newly Admitted Attorneys Bridging the Gap - December 2020
• NYSBA Live & On-Demand CLE- Apple Vs. Android: What Works Best In Your Law Practice, 2020
• Online Video CLE - National Academy of Continuing Legal Education Leveraging Technology for Law Office Efficiency, 2019
• Annual Conference of the Commercial Collection Agencies of America Leveraging Technology for Law Office and Commercial Collection Agency Efficiency, 2019
• GLSA Spring Conference Leveraging Technology for Law Office Efficiency, 2019
• Rotary International District 7255 Business Skills Seminar Public Relations, 2019
• 2018 Joint Spring Meeting of ABA Solo, ABA GP Solo, and ABA GLSA CLE — Intensive, Interactive Practical Workshop to Evaluate, Choose, and Measure Technology to Improve Your Firm’s Bottom Line, 2018
• 2017 Joint Spring Meeting of ABA Solo, ABA GP Solo, and ABA GLSA CLE on Leveraging Technology for Law Office Efficiency, 2017
• Managing Your Mortgage (Radio Program - Multiple Appearances) Short Sales & Loan Modification, 2008

• Vadim Korovchenko v. Radiate Athletics Inc.
• Court: New York County Supreme Court
• Year: 2020
• Serial Number: Index # 651920/2019
• Island Surgical and Vascular Group P.C. v. Sang H. Jho
• Court: Suffolk County Supreme Court
• Serial Number: Suffolk Index # 4378/2019
• Island Surgical and Vascular Group P.C. v. Frederick B. Achildiev
• Serial Number: Suffolk Index # 5371/2019
• Pei Qi v. GSS N3 LLC
• Court: Bronx Supreme Court
• Year: 2019
• Serial Number: 23591/2018E - Bronx Supreme Court
• Trager v. St. John's University
• Court: Appellate Division:2nd Dep. NYS Supreme Court
• Year: 2018
• Serial Number: 2018-00540
• Strozier v. Coinbase
• Court: NYS Supreme Court
• Serial Number: 651451/2018

• General Needs Ltd. a 501(c)(3), Board Member, 2023 - Present
• Rotary Means Business Fellowship, Rotary District 7255, Chair, 2019 - Present
• Brighter Tomorrows Inc. (501[c][3]), Secretary of the Board, 2017 - Present
• Commack-Kings Park Charitable Fund - a 501(c)(3), Board Member, 2016 - Present
• Commack-Kings Park Charitable Fund - a 501(c)(3), President & Chairman of the Board, 2018 - 2020
• Commack-Kings Park Rotary Club, President, 2018 - 2020
• Commack-Kings Park Rotary Club, Vice President, 2017 - 2018
• Safe Halls Project - 501(c)(3), President & Chairman of the Board, 2017 - 2019
• Commack-Kings Park Rotary Club, Secretary, 2016 - 2017
• Rotary International District 7255, IT Chair, 2015 - 2019

• New York
• U.S. District Court Southern District of New York
• U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York
• U.S. Bankruptcy Court Southern District of New York
• U.S. Bankruptcy Court Eastern District of New York

• Committee on Law Practice and Court Rules, NYSBA, 2023 - 2025 (Member)
• Technology & Resource Center Committee, ABA GP Solo, 2023 - Present (Member)
• ABA Tech Show, 2023 - Present (Board Member)
• Committee on Civil Practice Law and Rules (CPLR), NYSBA, 2022 - Present (Member)
• Committee on Technology and the Legal Profession, New York State Bar Association (NYSBA), 2022 - Present (Co-chair)
• Committee on Law, Youth and Citizenship, NYSBA, 2022 - Present (Member)
• Law Practice Management Committee of the New York State Bar Association, 2020 - Present (Member)
• Legal Project Management Committee of the ABA Law Practice Division, 2019 - 2021 (Member)
• American Bar Association, Law Practice Management Section, 2017 - Present (Member)
• Legal Technology Resource Committee of the American Bar Association, 2017 - Present (Member)
• New York State Bar Association, Dispute Resolution Section, 2012 - Present (Member)
• Russian American Bar Association (New York chapter), 2012 - Present (Member)
• New York State Bar Association, Real Property Law Section, 2010 - Present (Member)
• American Civil Liberties Union, 2006 - Present (Member)
• National Lawyers Guild, 2006 - Present (Member)
• American Bar Association, 2004 - Present (Member)
• New York State Bar Association, 2004 - Present (Member)
• Productivity & Knowledge Strategy Committee of the American Bar Association, 2019 - 2023 (Member)
• Pro Bono & Public Service Committee of the American Bar Association, 2019 - 2023 (Member)
• ARAG Technology Innovation Committee, 2017 - 2018 (Member)
• Real Estate, Condemnation and Trust Litigation Committee, 2025 - Present (Member)
• Law Firm Finance Committee (ABA Law Practice Division), 2025 - Present (Member)
• Ethics & Professionalism Committee (ABA Law Practice Division), 2025 - Present (Member)
• Business Development Committee (ABA Law Practice Division), 2025 - Present (Member)
• Rotary District 7255 PR Committee, 2018 - 2021 (Secretary)
• Young Advocates Committee, ABA Section of Litigation, 2017 - 2020 (Member)
• Fraternities and Sororities
• Phi Alpha Delta Legal Fraternity