LAND USE & ZONING
We assist clients in realizing the most value out of their property possible, advising owners regarding the various laws and regulations which could impact their properties or their development of property. We help evaluate costs, propose and devise strategies regarding the regulation of property. We represent
property owners in front of various regulatory boards including Planning, Zoning, Architectural Review and Environmental Control Boards.
• Zoning Variances
• Planning Board Approvals
• SEQRA Approvals
• Building Department Approvals
• Building Code Variances
• Building Department Violations
• Article 78 Proceedings
COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
We represent commercial real estate buyers, sellers, lessees, lessors, and mortgagors in a wide variety of commercial real estate transactions. Our experience with approvals, environmental compliance, construction and zoning informs our advice and gives an advantage to our clients.
CONSTRUCTION
The business of construction in New York is a veritable minefield. Accidents, Construction Defects, Time Delays, Building Violations, Engineering and Architecture errors and omissions expose all of the participants in the construction process to costly claims.
To mitigate risk we help construction industry professionals develop best practices in-house to minimize their exposure to claims, including contract review, record keeping, OHSA compliance. When difficult situations arise we begin by helping clients document events to protect their claim(s) and to minimize their exposure, giving timely and proper notice as appropriate and proceed to help clients negotiate settlements and where necessary obtain decisions by Courts and Arbitration bodies.
• Owner’s Representation
• Expert Witness
• Reparation and resolution of scheduling based construction claims
• Labor Law Section 240 claims.
• Accidents claims and insurance subrogation
• Construction defect claims
• Project Coordination claims as between various contractors and owners
• Construction-Related Building Violations
• Employment Law for construction employees and contractors
• Labor relations
• Preparation of contracts and Specifications
• Construction Arbitration
• Construction Management
• Lien Law
PROPERTY TAX GRIEVANCE
We represent property owners in reviewing and reducing their property tax assessments, representing homeowners through the SCAR process and commercial property owners in Article 7 proceedings against municipalities.