Craig S. Lanza

Craig S. Lanza is an accomplished advocate with extensive experience in trial and courtroom settings, focusing on commercial and real estate disputes, encompassing civil litigation and criminal defense. As a leading figure in Kings County on foreclosure litigation, he has an in-depth understanding of issues related to distressed properties. His client base is varied and includes mortgagors, mortgagees and investors involved in deed disputes, foreclosures and associated criminal matters.Operating from his practice, Craig Stuart Lanza, located in Brooklyn, New York, Mr. Lanza has successfully tried cases to verdict across various courts, including the New York Civil Housing Court, the Supreme Court of the State of New York, the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and in adversary proceedings in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court. His legal proficiency also covers appearances across all five boroughs of New York City as well as in Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester and counties spanning from Sullivan to Erie.Mr. Lanza earned his bachelor's degree in philosophy from New York University and a master’s in continental philosophy from the Gallatin School of Individualized Study. He received his Juris Doctor in 2002 from Duke Law School, where he was recognized as a Harold E. Eisenberg Real Estate Scholar. In 2004, he was licensed in New York.Before establishing his firm, Mr. Lanza sharpened his legal skills in various capacities. He was an assistant district attorney at The Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office, prosecuting many misdemeanors and felonies. He also acquired significant experience at a private law firm in New York, focusing on commerce and finance-related legal issues.Beyond his professional endeavors, Mr. Lanza is actively engaged in his community through participation in cultural organizations and serves on the board of directors for the Nietzsche Circle.