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Land Use, Environmental, And Real Property Law

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Our Approach

Zarin & Steinmetz emphasizes attorney accessibility, responsiveness and personal attention. We collaborate with our clients to understand their business objectives and other priorities, and to formulate an appropriate, creative and pragmatic strategy. Our proactive approach achieves the results the Firm's clients deserve.

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Our Attorneys

Our experience in all areas of land development, real estate, zoning, environmental law and related litigation is reflected in our deep bench of well-trained attorneys. We are effective oral and written advocates, whether presenting a land use application, arguing in Court, preparing litigation papers, negotiating a transaction, or fashioning strategy with clients.

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Practice Areas

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Zoning and Land UseZoning and Land Use

Guiding clients through federal, state and local zoning, land use and environmental regulatory processes.

LitigationLitigation

Litigating in federal, state and municipal courts, at both the trial and appellate levels, as well as before administrative agencies.

Real Estate and Business Transactions and FinancingReal Estate and Business Transactions and Financing

Experienced in real estate and business transactions.

Environmental Law and Hazardous WasteEnvironmental Law and Hazardous Waste

Guiding municipalities and private parties through all aspects of State and Federal environmental investigation and remediation processes.

Our Work

Zarin & Steinmetz represents private and municipal clients in all aspects of land use and zoning. Our clients include major developers, corporations, institutions, local governments, individual homeowners, and community/public interest groups. Z&S often serves as Special Counsel to municipalities on large-scale redevelopment projects. We invite you to explore our Case Studies and Practice Areas to learn more about our work. See All Case Studies

Casino, Hotel, and Resort in the Catskills

Waterfront Revitalization Glen Cove, NY

News and Events

David Steinmetz & Jody Cross Secure Favorable Determination For The Siting Of A Community Residential Facility in Mt. Pleasant

Following an evidentiary hearing, NYS OPWDD determined YAI may establish a community residence for 6 adults with developmental disabilities.

Michael Zarin and David Cooper Publish Article in the NY Law Journal Questioning Government’s Ability to Take Property to Build Border Wall

The article is entitled: “Sufficient ‘Public Purpose’ to Take Property for Trump’s Wall?,” N.Y. Law Journal, March 13, 2019, at 5.

Dan Richmond Gets Property Rezoned In Yorktown

Town rezones property on Route 6 to enable its development for commercial purposes.

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