Firm News

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October
October 1, 2025
David Steinmetz and Kate Roberts Feinman successfully represented the developer of the residential towers within the Ridge Hill residential development in Yonkers, New York on a complex $145 million refinance transaction with an institutional lender. David and Kate began work on this matter in early July and were able to efficiently close on September 15th....
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July
July 31, 2025
David Steinmetz and Lee Lefkowitz successfully represented Dakota Supply Corp and a series of other entities that own and operate a contractor’s yard in the Town of Cortlandt.  Partnering with the Town, Z&S defended an Article 78 proceeding brought by another property owner who attempted to challenge and overturn a site plan approval that allowed...
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May
May 28, 2025
Please join us in congratulating Vincent M. Pedone on his admission to the New York State Bar. Vincent joined Zarin & Steinmetz shortly after graduating from Hofstra Law, where he served as Notes and Comments Editor of the Journal of International Business and Law and received a Public Service Award for his pro bono work....
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February
February 15, 2025
David Cooper led a course for Lorman on navigating the land use entitlement process. It covers key strategies for identifying local land use, political, and demographic trends early in the process, understanding their impact on project feasibility, and securing funding to mitigate risks. Find out more here.
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February
February 5, 2025
Zarin & Steinmetz LLP is pleased to announce the elevation of Kate Roberts Feinman to the position of Counsel. Since joining the firm in 2016, Kate has consistently demonstrated dedication and expertise in the areas of real estate transactions, IDA incentives and various other forms of project financing. She has successfully managed some of the...
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October
October 29, 2024
Zarin & Steinmetz is thrilled to announce that Managing Partner, David Steinmetz, has once again been recognized among the “Top 25 Lawyers in Westchester County,” marking his fourth consecutive year receiving this honor. Additionally, Partners David Cooper, Jody Cross, Daniel Richmond, Brad Schwartz, David Steinmetz, and Michael Zarin have been named to the 2024 New...
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October
October 15, 2024
Zarin & Steinmetz LLP is pleased to announce that Vincent Pedone has joined the firm as an associate. Vincent focuses on real estate development and zoning matters, guiding clients through complex compliance issues and dispute resolution. He brings a strong academic and practical background in real estate law, having earned his Juris Doctor from the...
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August
August 22, 2024
Zarin & Steinmetz associate Brian Sinsabaugh has been honored in the fifth edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America for his outstanding work in Land Use and Zoning Law. This recognition comes from a thorough peer-review survey that identified top professionals early in their careers, based on evaluations from other legal practitioners. This...
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May
May 1, 2024
Zarin & Steinmetz LLP is happy to announce that Matt Behrens and Aaron Warner have joined the firm as associates. Matt comes to the firm after serving as Chief of Staff and Project Manager for a NYC-based real estate development firm. During his time there, he managed legal and operational matters for the company, including...
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February
February 23, 2024
White Plains, NY, February 22, 2024 — Zarin & Steinmetz LLP, a boutique law firm concentrating in real estate and land development, has named Lee J. Lefkowitz a partner of the firm. Lefkowitz will be a key part of the firm’s growing litigation practice, helping to expand its breadth with a focus on commercial and...

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