Overview
The group advises clients on compliance with local, state and federal statutes and regulations relating to the development of real estate. Clients depend on us to review development proposals to determine what, if any, permits and approvals are required from or by government agencies.
Why Choose Us
The Firm regularly represents its clients before local planning and town boards, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (“NYSDEC”), the Environmental Protection Agency, the United States Army Corps of Engineers and other federal and state agencies.
The Firm also assists municipalities, public authorities and other government entities in acquiring property through condemnation and thus is familiar with the Eminent Domain Procedure Law. Much of the Firm’s land use practice is devoted to assisting clients in complying with the State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”) and, where relevant, the National Environmental Policy Act (“NEPA”).
Our attorneys in the Firm’s real estate development, zoning and land use practice have a wide range of experience. They include a former Deputy Commissioner, two General Counsels and a former Assistant Commissioner of the NYSDEC, as well as others who have held local government zoning, planning and legal positions.
Our Experience
- Development of land use legislation such as comprehensive plans, zoning laws, wetlands regulations and environmental review legislation.
- Redevelopment of contaminated properties under state and federal brownfields programs
- Litigation involving environmental claims
- Represent energy companies before NYSDEC and United States Army Corps of Engineers in obtaining necessary permits and approvals for transmission projects in New York
- Establishment and expansion of sewer, water and other special districts
- Obtained wetlands and other environmental permits for regional commercial shopping centers throughout the State
- Representation in permitting and enforcement proceedings before local, state and federal agencies
- Review of projects for consistency with SEQRA and local laws
- Represent state agencies and authorities on SEQRA related aspects of several projects
- Redevelopment of former military bases and state facilities
- Siting and review of new power plants, including several alternative energy facilities such as wind and solar
Meet Our Attorneys
Terresa M. Bakner
Partner
David R. Everett
Partner
Gregory D. Faucher
Partner
Charles J. Gottlieb
Partner
Daniel Hubbell
Partner
Thomas J. Ruane (T.J.)
Partner
Michael G. Sterthous
Partner
Robert A. Stout Jr.
Partner
Robert M. Gach
Senior Counsel
Philip H. Gitlen
Senior Counsel
Howard A. Levine
Senior Counsel
John J. Privitera
Senior Counsel
J. Stephen Reilly
Senior Counsel
Daniel A. Ruzow
Senior Counsel
Thomas A. Shepardson
Senior Counsel
Randall S. Beach
Of Counsel
Michelle L. Kennedy
Of Counsel
Paul Van Cott
Of Counsel
Hannah L. Atkinson
Associate
Caroline D. Drenkard
Associate
Emma E. Marshall
Associate
Meet Our Attorneys
Partners
Terresa M. Bakner
Partner
David R. Everett
Partner
Gregory D. Faucher
Partner
Charles J. Gottlieb
Partner
Daniel Hubbell
Partner
Thomas J. Ruane (T.J.)
Partner
Michael G. Sterthous
Partner
Robert A. Stout Jr.
PartnerSenior Counsel
Robert M. Gach
Senior Counsel
Philip H. Gitlen
Senior Counsel
Howard A. Levine
Senior Counsel
John J. Privitera
Senior Counsel
J. Stephen Reilly
Senior Counsel
Daniel A. Ruzow
Senior Counsel
Thomas A. Shepardson
Senior CounselOf Counsel
Randall S. Beach
Of Counsel
Michelle L. Kennedy
Of Counsel
Paul Van Cott
Of CounselAssociates
Hannah L. Atkinson
Associate
Caroline D. Drenkard
Associate
Emma E. Marshall
Associate
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