At a Glance

Neil's practice focuses on land use and transactional real estate matters including the representation of developers, landlords, and tenants in connection with the acquisition, leasing and development of residential and commercial real estate.  He has also represented a diverse group of clients before municipal, county and state authorities with regard to obtaining zoning and environmental approvals in connection with residential and commercial development. In addition, Neil has extensive experience representing telecommunications providers in obtaining zoning approvals for the construction of wireless facilities.

Practices/Industries
Government Regulation
Public Law

Real Estate
Acquisition & Development
Land Use & Zoning
Leasing
Property Taxation, Abatements & Exemptions

Areas of Concentration
  • Telecommunications Facilities
  • Leasing
  • Environmental and Land Use
  • Regulation
  • Real Estate Development
Education

Miami University (B.S., 1995)

Rutgers College (Masters in City & Regional Planning, 1997)

Syracuse University College of Law (J.D., 2000; Fellow-Airport Project; Corporate Counsel Certificate; 1st Runner-Up Chase Manhattan Design Competition)

Representative Experience
  • Represents owners and developers in connection with the acquisition, development, and disposition of residential and commercial real estate.
  • Represents landlords and tenants in connection with the leasing of commercial, retail and industrial real estate. 
  • Represents clients before municipal, county, and state authorities with regard to obtaining required site plan, subdivision, variance, and environmental approvals.
  • Representation of wireless telecommunications providers in the leasing, development and permitting of wireless telecommunications facilities.
  • Represents property owners in eminent domain and real estate property tax litigation.
Publications/Presentations

Determining Maximum Compensation in Business Property Condemnations, Coauthor Corporate Counsel (June 2004)

Professional Affiliations

New York State Bar Association* (inactive)
New York Real Estate Tax Certiorari Bar Association

Community Involvement

 

Admissions

State of New York
State of New Jersey
Not admitted to practice in the State of Ohio
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York