New York State Bar Association Releases Updated Edition of Real Estate Titles: The Practice of Real Estate Law in New York
By Jennifer Andrus
July 25, 2025
The New York State Bar Association announces the release of the newly revised edition of Real Estate Titles: The Practice of Real Estate Law in New York. The 5th edition of this reference book is an invaluable resource for all real estate professionals. Written and updated by many of the leading real estate practitioners and dedicated to co-author, Michael J. Berey, this title’s in-depth coverage is unparalleled in this area of practice. This book is the all-time best-selling book ever sold by the New York State Bar Association.
All aspects of real estate transactions are covered in 34 chapters, including contracts of sale, title search, mortgages, deeds, liens and real estate financing. All practitioners will benefit from this publication, from the beginning real estate practitioner to those dealing with the most complex issues.
Michael Berey and Adam Leitman BaileyThis edition is dedicated to the memory of co-author Michael J. Berey who died shortly before it was released. Adam Leitman Bailey pays loving tribute to his friend and co-author.
“A tremendous loss for the legal community but at the same time Mike Berey poured himself and his time into writing and editing Real Estate Titles and leaves behind what I am sure he considered the greatest book on real estate law every written,” he wrote. “I am the one truly honored to write, edit and collaborate with a legend and master of real estate law–my good friend Mike Berey. And I am so glad that we have Real Estate Titles–not only to remember him by but to continue to learn from his teachings.”
“Mike was our Oracle,” added real estate attorney and friend Richard Fries. “His mastery of real estate law, title, tax, administrative law, statutes and regulations was legendary.”
Real Estate Titles: The Practice of Real Estate Law in New York, edited by Adam Leitman Bailey and Michael Berey, is available as a free e-book as part of your New York State Bar Association membership. A print edition is also available to members at a discounted rate. NYSBA membership includes access to our full library of e-books and hundreds of online forms, at no additional charge.
