Counsel in the Municipal and Land Use Department specializing in representation of municipal governments as legal counsel to boards and commissions and serving as special counsel for discrete projects relating to the broader needs of municipal corporations. Also available for representation of private clients in the area of real property transactions, development or conservation. The firm has many other areas of expertise including Trusts & Estates (including Surrogate Court Litigation), Business Litigation, Matrimonial (including mediation and collaborative law) and Appellate Practice.

Private practitioner specializing in land use, zoning and municipal issues, including defense of local code enforcement, with experience in real estate transactions including leases, transfers and landlord-tenant matters; proficient drafter and negotiator; skilled team leader or member.

In-House legal counsel to the Corporation of the Village of Ossining. Provided legal counsel and advice to the Board of Trustees, Village Manager, other corporate officers, and all municipal boards, committees and departments of the Village. Responsible for the preparation of local legislation and regulations, review of public works contracts and specifications, oversight of all litigation by or against the corporation including prosecution, and such other duties as may be prescribed by charter, law or ordinance.

I advocated for clients before local land use boards (planning, zoning, conservation) to obtain approvals for land use projects in a wide variety of areas. I provided due diligence for real property acquisitions (residential and commercial), advised on environmental compliance issues and represented clients in litigation related to real property.