Land Use, Zoning and Development
Damon Morey’s Land Use, Zoning and Development Practice Group offers a wide range of legal and professional services for projects of all types and sizes. Our attorneys’ experience and practice knowledge allow us to design and execute effective solutions and strategies for our clients.
Through strong project management skills and a detailed understanding of deadlines and time constraints, we have built a proud reputation and substantial practice that includes such clients as major retail chains, commercial and residential developers and homebuilders.
Land Use and Zoning
Our attorneys represent clients in all aspects of land use and zoning issues, including permitting and variance requests, zoning requests and hearings, appeals of administrative and governmental decisions regarding land use, property due diligence, Article 78 and land use litigation. Additionally, our firm has a well-established reputation of working with governmental agencies and officials who determine land use policies and who, in many instances, approve land use decisions. Over the years, our attorneys have developed an excellent rapport with many governmental contacts, experts and elected officials.
Environmental Law
Our knowledge and project focus have helped us succeed in this constantly changing area. Whether we are appearing before a judge, a municipal board, the New York State Department of Environmental Protection, or the EPA, Damon Morey’s experienced environmental attorneys stand ready to assist you – when and if the need should arise.
Common practice activities include:
- Coordination with engineering, planning, wetlands and traffic consultants
- Preparation and review of Environmental Impact Statements (EIS)
- State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) compliance oversight
State and Local Administrative Law and Code Enforcement
Everyday, individuals and businesses throughout the region are faced with countless administrative and code concerns. Whether the issue is compliance, permitting, licensing or application preparation, our attorneys advise and represent clients before local and state boards, agencies and commissions.
We regularly defend our clients against enforcement actions brought by state and local officials. Our knowledge and strong relationships with government officials and administrators allow us to design creative solutions for our clients, while also having the experience and confidence to pursue alternative resolution through appeal and litigation when necessary.