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GIL H. VILKAS, ESQ., GREAT NECK, NY 2000-PRESENT
ATTORNEY AT LAW
Solo practioner managing all areas of individual and commercial real estate transactions. Led a fast paced deal-flow environment exceeding $750MM in market value annually comprising 350+ individual, investor and commercial purchase / sale transactions and 35+ commercial lease transactions annually.
• Substantial experience drafting and negotiating commercial leases on behalf of landlords and tenants including retail, shopping centers, office, multi-family, industrial and warehouse leases. Protect Landlords’ rights by drafting strong and effective leases.
• Broad experience in the acquisition, disposition, development and financing of commercial properties.
• Managed complex real estate finance transactions dealing with institutional mortgages, construction and mezzanine lenders/borrowers.
• Well-versed in zoning, permitting, variances, compliance and/or violation remediation.
• Represented (individual and institutional) purchasers and sellers of houses, co-operative and condominium apartments.
• Strong proficiency in identifying and resolving title issues with underwriters’.
• Highly adept at consummating "Flips".
• Represented 18 banks as a Bank Attorney for consumer mortgages.
• Review of Certificate of Occupany, Certificate of Completion, Surveys and resolve the potential unique issues of the Client, investor, institution or user.
• Proficiet with condominium and cooperative development, including reviewing Offering Plans, Amendments thereto and corporate governance.
• Trained, coached, and mentored staff and associates on policy, procedures, and internal controls.
LEHMAN BROTHERS, NEW YORK, NY 1996-1999
FIXED INCOME DERIVATIVE DOCUMENTATION NEGOTIATOR/RISK MANAGEMENT A starting position as an ISDA Negotiator for fixed-income documentation quickly led to a position reporting on counter-party risk across fixed-income, equity, and FX business in New York, Tokyo, and London
• Compiled and personally delivered comprehensive bi-weekly reports to the CEO's office as well as top 10 corporate officers
• Supervised a staff of 4 Junior Associates
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MERRILL LYNCH, NEW YORK, NY 1993-1996
FINANCIAL ADVISOR TRAINING PROGRAM
Excelled in this 2-year financial training course
• Built an $8MM book of business
• Performed and explained a customized and detailed financial plan with clients, taking into account their financial goals and objectives
• Created custom investment portfolios by choosing appropriate goal-oriented investment
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New York Law School, Juris Doctor, 1992,
Binghamton University (SUNY) Bachelor of Science in Accounting, 1989 Bar Admissions (in good standing): New York and Connecticut Other licenses: Real Estate Broker (NY), Notary Public (NY) and Public Adjuster (NY) Formerly licensed: Series 7, 63, 65 (allowed to expire with a clean record) Community Service
Temple Sinai of Roslyn, Trustee, Board of Trustees, 2018-present Country Estates Civic Association, Executive Board Member, 2017-2020 Old Westbury Jewish Center, Executive Trustee, Board of Trustees, 2014-2016 Old Westbury Jewish Center, Trustee, Board of Trustees, 2010-2014 Interest(s)
Skiing, surfing, skateboarding, and collecting fountain pens.– EDUCATION AND LICENSING
COMMUNITY SERVICE & INTEREST(S)