Atty. Daniel Harris Braff
Daniel H. Braff is a Member and Partner of the firm's New York City Land Use and Development practice.
Corporate Practice & More Attorney · Serving Uniondale, NY · 23+ Years Experience
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About Daniel Harris Braff at a Glance
Daniel Harris Braff is a Member based in Uniondale, New York, practicing at Sahn Ward Braff Coschignano PLLC. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, and zoning. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (2003) and New York (2004). Educated at New York University School of Law (J.D., 2003) and Lehigh University (B.A. Environmental, 2000). Serves clients in Uniondale, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Daniel Harris Braff
- Daniel H. Braff is a Member and Partner of the firm's New York City Land Use and Development practice
- He concentrates his practice in zoning and land use planning, real estate, environmental and corporate law, with a particular emphasis on regulations governing the use and development of real property within the City of New York
- He provides zoning analyses, counsels clients in connection with development rights transfers (a/k/a “air rights” transfers), advises on environmental matters, and represents clients before various City agencies, including the Board of Standards and Appeals, the City Planning Commission, the Department of Buildings and the Landmarks Preservation Commission
- Mr. Braff also has comprehensive experience counseling clients in connection with public utility projects in the tri-state area, and has secured special permits from the Board of Standards and Appeals and the City Planning Commission for numerous telecommunications facilities in New York City
- His practice also concentrates in general real estate matters, including representing clients in connection with acquisitions, sales, financing, joint ventures and leasing
- Mr. Braff was most recently in-house counsel at a prominent Long Island-based real estate development company and, before that, an associate at a prominent national firm with offices in Manhattan
- In 2013, he co-wrote an article with Managing Partner Michael Sahn titled “Resiliency and Sustainability — Can Long Island Follow New York City’s Lead?” that appeared in the New York Real Estate Journal
- In 2011, his article “Completion of Vested Building Projects in New Yok City” was published in Report From Counsel, the firm’s newsletter
- In 2015 and 2016, Mr. Braff was selected by Super Lawyers as one of New York Metro’s “Rising Stars.” He was recognized in the practice area of Land Use/Zoning
- That same year, he received the Leadership in Law Award from Long Island Business News
- Mr. Braff is a current member of the Housing & Urban Development Committee and a former member of the Land Use Planning and Zoning Committee of The Association of the Bar of the City of New York
- He is an active member of Cohen Children’s Circle, which supports and raises funds for the Child Life Program at Cohen’s Children’s Medical Center, and is a Weinfeld Associate and active alumni at New York University School of Law
- Mr. Braff graduated from New York University School of Law (J.D., 2003) and has an undergraduate degree from Lehigh University (B.A., Environmental Sciences, 2000)
- He is admitted to practice in both the State of New York and the State of New Jersey
Practice Areas Explained
Daniel Harris Braff's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel Harris Braff handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Uniondale.
Business & Corporate Law in Uniondale
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real Estate Law in Uniondale
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Land Use & Zoning in Uniondale
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Uniondale
Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Uniondale are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Uniondale Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Uniondale-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Uniondale Choose Daniel Harris Braff
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Daniel Harris Braff's practice in the field of business, real estate, and zoning.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Daniel Harris Braff brings 23+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New Jersey and New York, Daniel Harris Braff can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, real estate, and zoning, Daniel Harris Braff can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Uniondale
A Uniondale-based practice means Daniel Harris Braff attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Daniel Harris Braff Handles in Uniondale
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