John is the lead partner in J&G Law, "Green Team" which focuses on advising a wide array of client (municipalities, developers, manufacturers and businesses both small and large) on the opportunities available in this emerging field of law.Mr. Cappello has presented programs in the Hudson Valley focused on steps local governments can take to encourage "green development and create "green jobs". John has also made a number of presentations on zoning and land use issues throughout the state focusing on providing workforce housing, encouraging transportation orientated development, overcoming obstacles in the land use approval process and the impacts of the Landmaster v. Town of Montgomery Appellate Court exclusionary zoning decision successfully litigated by Jacobowitz and Gubits on land use practice in New York State.John also serves on the Orange County Citizens Foundation Land Use Committee and the Patterns for Progress Affordable Housing Committee.Representative Cases:Landmaster I, LLC v. Town of Montgomery, 54 AD 3d 408 (Appellate 2nd Dept. 2008) In the Matter of Owens Road Associates v. Town of Goshen, 50 AD 3d 908 (Appellate 2nd Dept. 2008)