Zarin & Steinmetz LLP is known throughout the New York metropolitan area and Hudson Valley for its concentration in all aspects of land development. The firm represents private and municipal clients in zoning and land use, SEQRA, environmental law, real estate and business transactions, eminent domain, and litigation in state and federal courts.David Steinmetz founded the firm with partner Michael Zarin in 1997, and is committed to what they’ve built, shaping the firm’s reputation for success in some of the most consequential cases and development projects in the region.A highly regarded public speaker and zealous advocate, David leads development teams throughout the region and argues cases before State and Federal Courts of all levels throughout New York State – including the New York State Court of Appeals, the State’s highest court. David’s transactional experience includes negotiating and/or closing complex real property transactions, including acquisitions, construction financing, PILOT Agreements, and IDA tax benefit transactions. David has served as an expert in two complex land development litigations.Honored four times as one of the top 25 attorneys in Westchester County and selected annually for the list of New York Metro SuperLawyers since 2015, David is proud to have an “AV” rating from Martindale and Hubbell.