OUR FIRM ATTORNEYS PRACTICES NEWS AND RESOURCES CONTACT ATTORNEYS (914) 946-3700 Home » Municipal Law & Land Use Municipal Law & Land Use Practice News Representative Matters Speaking Engagements The McCarthy Fingar Team McCarthy Fingar maintains a reputation in White Plains and Westchester and throughout the New York metro region as a leading law firm in the Municipal Law & Land Use field. Our attorneys in our Municipal Law & Land Use group have years of experience in municipal matters. The lawyers in our group have held elected office, been employed in government service and served in appointed volunteer positions. For our municipal clients, we handle general as well as special representation in such areas as planning, zoning and environmental law and in rem tax foreclosure and tax certiorari proceedings. For our private sector clients, we appear before government boards and agencies in those areas. We also engage in administrative and litigated proceedings both before and on behalf of governmental units. What We Do Our Municipal Law & Land Use lawyers represent and serve cities, towns, villages and special districts in Westchester County and beyond on a wide range of matters throughout the Hudson Valley including the following: Drafting of municipal resolutions, local laws, contracts, and other legal documents Land use application review and New York State Environmental Quality Review Act compliance Review of municipal agendas and representation at municipal meetings and hearings to proactively identify and diffuse potential legal problems Examination of the tax assessment rolls and representation in tax assessment appeals Representation at court proceedings and hearings in Westchester County and beyond, including litigation as to a Zoning Board of Appeals Creation of forms, policies and procedures to standardize government operations and best practices Advice and counsel to minimize municipal liability Our Municipal Law & Land Use lawyers also represent private sector clients in a broad range of municipal areas, including the following: Environmental review, including New York State Environmental Quality Review Act compliance Subdivision applications and approvals Site plan applications and approvals Special permit applications and approvals Zoning change and variance applications and approvals Tax certiorari proceedings Article 78 and other challenges to municipal determinations Building Code, Zoning Code and environmental violations and compliance Representation of third parties who may be impacted by municipal determinations Practical Solutions for Our Clients Our Municipal Law & Land Use attorneys develop comprehensive strategies for our municipal and private sector clients. In particular, the process for major development projects has become increasingly complex and controversial. Processing environmental review and zoning and planning approvals for a major land development can require several years and involve extensive negotiations among governmental entities, private developers and interested neighborhood, environmental and other organizations. Strategic planning is essential to a successful conclusion of the development process. Our lawyers are skilled in the process and understand the legal requirements as well as the political arena in which applications are processed and approved. Contact Us McCarthy Fingar’s Municipal Law & Land Use lawyers are dedicated to our clients’ success. If you think you may require our assistance or have any questions, please contact: Daniel Pozin, by email (dpozin@mccarthyfingar.com) or phone (914-385-1062). Clinton B. Smith, by email (csmith@mccarthyfingar.com) or phone (914-385-1024). Lester D. Steinman, by email (lsteinman@mccarthyfingar.com) or phone (914-385-1058). Lori Lee Dickson, by email (ldickson@mccarthyfingar.com) or phone (914-385-1023). Attorneys Lori Lee Dickson James K. Landau Daniel Pozin Clinton B. Smith Lester D. Steinman Joshua B. Subin Learn More In Rem Tax Foreclosure Zoning Board of Appeals 711 Westchester Avenue Suite 405 White Plains, NY 10604 Phone: (914) 946-3700 Fax: (914) 946-0134 Firm History In the Community Attorneys Practices Firm News Publications & Outlines Speaking Engagements Representative Matters Contact Disclaimer Clients' Bill of Rights PRACTICE AREAS Appellate Practice Cannabis Law Charitable Gift Planning Collaborative Law Commercial Finance Commercial Litigation Corporate & General Business Exempt Organizations Guardianship Practice Matrimonial & Family Law Mediation & Arbitration Municipal Law & Land Use Real Estate Transactions Surrogate’s Court Litigation Tax Certiorari & Condemnation Taxation Trusts & Estates Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. ©2021 McCarthy Fingar LLP