Profile

Sophie Wang graduated from the University of California, Berkeley School of Law in 2013, where she served as an editor of the Berkeley Business Law Journal. Sophie graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Laws from East China School of Political Science and Law. Since joining Muchmore & Associates PLLC in 2017, Sophie has represented contractors, condominium boards, and owners and lessees of real property in disputes ranging from lien foreclosures to shareholder freeze-outs. Her current practice focuses on commercial litigation, construction disputes, and real estate litigation. Sophie has become a go-to litigator for investors, developers and hospitality entrepreneurs in New York’s Mandarin-speaking community. As a senior associate, Sophie now oversees the work of junior associates and manages case strategy. Prior to joining the firm, Sophie worked for law firms in both New York and Shanghai. She is fluent in Mandarin and Shanghainese.

Education

University of California, Berkeley School of Law - Master of Laws, 2013

East China University of Political Science and Law - Bachelor of Laws, summa cum laude, 2012

Representative Cases

Miao v. E Home Real Estate LLC, Sup. Ct. Nassau Co. Index No. 604734/2018: Obtained multimillion dollar recovery for minority member of LLC; reinstated claims dismissed during prior representation

USC-NYCON, LLC and Ferrara Bros., LLC v. Flintlock Construction & BMNY Construction, AAA Case No. Case No. 01-18-0003-7166: Recovered on multimillion dollar counterclaim following 15-day arbitration trial on behalf of superstructure subcontractor for high-rise hotel

Bayport Construction and Canova, Inc. v. Cabgram Developer LLC, Sup. Ct. NY Co. 162095/2019: Secured summary judgment on behalf of unpaid trade contractors at Gramercy Square construction project

Waikeung Tsang, et al. v. 114-08 Taipei Inc., Sup. Ct. Queens Co. Index No. 710998/19: Obtained order of attachment and injunction on behalf of purchasers of pre-sold condominiums at Taipei Court; defeated motion to dismiss

K-Land Lex 47th LLC v. Lex 47th Property Owner LLC, Sup. Ct. N.Y. Co. Index No. 652634/2021: Recovered on $1.5m counterclaim for escrow in connection with $113m sale of Manhattan development parcel

SMBRO Rivington, LLC, et al v. 265 East Houston, LLC, Sup. Ct. N.Y. Co. Index No. 155502/2017: Obtained access to adjacent properties in RPAPL 881 proceeding for mid-rise residential development in Manhattan

DIY Universal Entertainment Inc. v. The Point 128, LLC, Sup. Ct. Queens Co. 707155/2021: Obtained multi-year rent abatement for karaoke bar impacted by COVD pandemic and construction delays

Articles

Access to Adjoining Property: RPAPL Sec. 881

Mechanic’s Lien Filing and Foreclosure

Vacating Mechanic’s Liens

Delay Claim Litigation

Warranties and Construction Defects

Lien Law Art. 3-A Trust Diversion

Demanding an Itemized Statement of Lien under Lien Law 38

Vacating Mechanic’s Liens Pursuant to Lien Law 59

Demanding a Verified Statement of Trust Funds under Lien Law 76

Quiet Title Actions

Use of Yellowstone Injunctions to Prevent Termination of Commercial Leases