Paulo Coelho

Paulo Coelho

Uniondale, NY recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Ones to Watch since 2025
Harris Beach Murtha

105 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Land Use and Zoning Law Real Estate Law

Biography

Paulo Coelho offers legal guidance in Uniondale, New York, through his role at Harris Beach Murtha. He aids real estate developers, municipalities, healthcare providers, senior living operators, financial institutions, and business owners in navigating complex legal landscapes. His scope includes Land Use and Zoning Law, Real Estate Law, corporate law, elder law, healthcare compliance, and emerging technologies, ensuring clients move adeptly through complex transactions and regulatory frameworks.

Paulo advises on real estate development matters, including acquisitions, financing, leasing, litigation, and zoning approvals. His role as counsel to various Long Island zoning boards enriches his ability to offer a balanced perspective between municipal enforcement and developers' requirements. He also assists both domestic and international businesses in structuring operations and navigating corporate governance within the U.S.

In healthcare and elder care sectors, Paulo combines his real estate and healthcare proficiency to advise senior living and assisted living facilities on regulatory compliance, including involuntary discharges. As a qualified Part 36 appointee, he frequently serves in fiduciary roles such as guardian, guardian ad litem, receiver, referee, and court evaluator in Article 81 guardianship cases.

Paulo advises businesses throughout their lifecycle on corporate governance, financial transactions, compliance, and forming strategic partnerships. He helps preemptively address potential litigation, ensuring clients' legal strategies align seamlessly with their broader business objectives.

Emphasizing a client-centered approach, Paulo ensures that clients safeguard their positions, reputations, and long-term interests. Understanding the wider implications of business and regulatory decisions, he anticipates risks and mitigates potential disruptions.

With a solid foundation in digital assets and artificial intelligence, Paulo aids clients in understanding regulatory frameworks, mitigating liability, and strategizing transactions in emerging industries. His insights into compliance and operational planning support businesses in adapting to the rapidly evolving technological landscape.

Harris Beach Murtha

105 Best Lawyers awards

Harris Beach Murtha logo

Overview

  • St. John's School of Law, J.D., graduated 2020

  • New York, New York State Bar Association, 2021
  • New York, New York State Bar Association, 2021
  • New York, New York State Bar Association, 2021
  • New York, New York State Bar Association, 2021
  • New York, New York State Bar Association, 2021
  • New York, New York State Bar Association, 2021
  • New York, New York State Bar Association, 2021
  • New York, New York State Bar Association, 2021
  • St. John's School of Law, J.D., graduated 2020

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America 2026 for work in:
  • Land Use and Zoning Law
  • Real Estate Law

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