Goldman Harris LLC

2 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Land Use and Zoning Law Real Estate Law

Biography

Howard Goldman began his career as a land use attorney in Alaska in 1976, where he drafted regulations for the Alaska Coastal Management Program, handled environmental review under NEPA and represented towns and municipalities in adopting zoning and land use controls.In 1980, Mr. Goldman was appointed Deputy Counsel to the New York City Planning Commission. As Deputy Counsel, Mr. Goldman was involved in the review of applications and other matters before the City Planning Commission, the development of zoning amendments, including the Midtown Special District, and coordinating the City Environmental Quality Review (CEQR) program.After City Planning, Mr. Goldman was a land use partner at the firms Patterson, Belknap, Webb & Tyler and Winthrop Stimson Putnam & Roberts. In 1999, he founded the Law Offices of Howard Goldman, PLLC.
Goldman Harris LLC

2 Best Lawyers awards

Goldman Harris LLC logo

Overview

  • State University of New York at Buffalo, JD, graduated 1975
  • State University of New York at Buffalo, BA, graduated 1972

  • New York, 1976
  • Alaska, 1978

  • New York
  • Alaska
  • New York, 1976
  • Alaska, 1978
  • State University of New York at Buffalo, JD, graduated 1975
  • State University of New York at Buffalo, BA, graduated 1972
  • New York
  • Alaska

Client Testimonials

Howard Goldman is a top notch counselor in this specialized area, with many decades of experience in all aspects of New York City zoning matters for all property types. He possesses the most pleasant professional manner. He is a remarkably effective advocate who is especially responsive and caring.

Robert Wertheimer (Paul Hastings LLP)

Howard is cognizant of the constraints on budgets in development deals and recognizes the importance of working with a client in that regard.

Juan Barahona (BFC Partners)

Brooklyn, NY

Howard has been an invaluable resource for us. He is knowledgeable and responsive. We use him often.

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Land Use and Zoning Law
  • Real Estate Law
Awards:
  • Leading Individual, New York Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use, Chambers USA
  • The Real Deal, "Land-Use Royalty, A Look at the Top Planning and Zoning Lawyers in NYC"

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