January 21, 2026
William McCracken Joins Carol Ott On Habitat Magazine’s Legal Talk Podcast For A Deep Dive Discussion On Shareholder Disputes Surrounding Proprietary Leases & Legal Fees
When The Dakota, a historic Upper West Side co-op, won their case against a shareholder charge of discrimination but were then denied by the court to collect any money towards their $2.4 million legal fees, a cautionary tale on seemingly minor amendments to legal documents quickly emerged.
In this episode of Habitat Magzine’s Legal Talk Podcast, William McCracken, sheds light on the case and offers his insights on what co-op boards should be asking their attorneys to avoid a similar situation.