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New York Land Use and Zoning Attorney

New York Municipal Zoning Lawyer

When Gerald N. Jacobowitz began practicing law in 1959, he focused his efforts on municipal law and land use matters. Today, cities, towns and villages throughout Orange County and the Hudson Valley rely on the sophisticated level of advocacy provided by the attorneys of Jacobowitz & Gubits, LLP.

If you are a municipal administrator in search of experienced, knowledgeable outside legal counsel for labor relations, financing matters or land development, call us toll free at 866-535-4743 or contact us by e-mail to schedule a consultation with a member of our municipal law team.

We currently represent the following municipalities and municipal boards:

  • City of Poughkeepsie, Special Counsel
  • Town of Blooming Grove
  • Town of Crawford
  • Town of New Paltz, Special Counsel
  • Town of New Paltz Planning Board
  • Town of Plattekill
  • Town of Tuxedo
  • Town of Warwick, Special Counsel
  • Village of Greenwood Lake Planning Board
  • Village of Highland Falls
  • Village of Kiryas Joel
  • Village of Washingtonville
  • Village of Wurtsboro
  • Albert Wisner Public Library
  • Cornwall Public Library
  • Josephine Louise Public Library
  • Town of Mamakating Library District
  • New Windsor Fire District, Special Counsel
  • Wallkill Fire District
  • Kiryas Joel Housing Authority

Community Land Use, Planning and Development

Our firm advises municipalities on an ongoing basis to ensure that their decisions comply with laws and regulations. Zoning and planning matters can have a significant impact on a community. Zoning and planning boards must comply with the applicable laws to ensure they are working to protect public health, safety and welfare. We are there to advise our clients on the right course of action.

We handle all types of municipal matters, including the following:

  • Taxation
  • Zoning and other land use regulation
  • Environmental laws
  • Infrastructure improvements
  • Special districts and improvement areas
  • Parks and recreation
  • Municipal liability, civil rights and insurance coverage issues
  • IDA, Urban Renewal and CDF

For more information or to schedule an appointment with an experienced New York land use and zoning attorney, please call us toll free at 866-535-4743 or contact us by e-mail to schedule a consultation.

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