Best Lawyers in New York, United States for Land Use and Zoning Law
Thomas Leslie is the managing shareholder in Greenberg Traurig’s White Plains office. He focuses his practice on the areas of banking and finance and he represents some of the largest financial institutions in the United States. His practice concentrates on representing financial institutions and developers in connection with the purchase, sale and financing of real estate, the sale and financing of loan portfolios as well as the financing of fine art, private aircraft and other forms o...
John Anzalone is a dedicated attorney at Harris Beach Murtha, based in Uniondale, New York, focusing on Real Estate Law. With a comprehensive background in zoning, municipal law, public finance, and commercial transactions, John guides clients through various legal challenges related to land use development across Long Island. In addition to his work in zoning and municipal law, John advises corporations and other clients in civil litigation cases. He is well-versed in handling transactional ...
Barry N. Covert focuses his practice primarily in the following areas: New York State and federal criminal trials and appeals Constitutional law, including First Amendment, Second Amendment, and civil rights actions Qui Tam Act, also known as the False Claims Act Defending against allegations of scientific misconduct, scientific fraud, research misconduct, research fraud, plagiarism, and fabrication of evidence Defense of professional licensing, including for attorneys, doctors, and nurses Ti...
Michael Bailkin focuses in two value creation areas of real estate: (i) development incentives; and (ii) structuring and helping implement real estate development projects. Development incentives includes a broad range of programs that utilize public sector resources to add value to private projects, including financial supports, EB-5 financing, cost reductions, land use actions and sole source and below market acquisition of land. Structuring real estate projects generally involves taking in...
As a practicing land use lawyer in New York since 1984, Jay Segal has wide-ranging knowledge of virtually all aspects of land use law. He frequently appears before New York City's City Council, City Planning Commission, Landmarks Preservation Commission, Board of Standards & Appeals and Buildings Department. Jay counsels many of New York City's leading developers, institutions and non-profit organizations. He has wide-ranging experience with zoning districts, variances, special permits, a...
Michael Coppa is an associate in the Firm’s Real Estate, Finance, and Land Use group where he represents lenders, buyers, and sellers with a variety of real estate transactions. Michael focuses his practice on handling complex title matters, land use and zoning, bankruptcy and restructuring, and litigating landlord and tenant disputes in court. He also regularly counsels cooperative boards, shareholder and condominium boards on potential and ongoing litigation, refinances, and general c...
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 framewo...
Kacey H. Sou is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Land Use and Zoning Law. Kacey H. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Kacey H. Sou since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Kacey H. Sou is held by other lawyers.
John C. Stellakis is an experienced land use attorney handling zoning applications, municipal matters, litigation, and environmental cases, as well as commercial and residential real estate transactions. John works closely with owners, applicants, engineers, and architects to prepare, coordinate, and present entitlement applications, and navigates complex environmental review frameworks. He counsels municipalities in drafting, enacting, implementing, and applying local laws, hearing and consi...
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