Atty. Deirdre A. Carson
Deirdre Carson has more than 30 years of experience as a New York City land use attorney. She has represented developers, real estate investors and educational institutions in land use and zoning matters, with associated environmental quality reviews, before the City’s Department of Buildings, City Planning Commission, Board of Standards and Appeals, City Council, Landmarks Preservation Commission, and Department of Housing Preservation and Development.
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Deirdre A. Carson is a Shareholder based in New York, New York, practforg at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They haand 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York U.S. District Court for the Wester (1977) and District of Columbia (1991). Educated at Harvard University, Radcliffe College (B.A., 1972) and New York University School of Law J.D. cum laude New York University School of Law J.D. 1976 Order of the Coif (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Deirdre Carson has more than 30 years of experience as a New York City land use attorney
- She has represented developers, real estate investors and educational institutions in land use and zoning matters, with associated environmental quality reviews, before the City’s Department of Buildings, City Planning Commission, Board of Standards and Appeals, City Council, Landmarks Preservation Commission, and Department of Housing Preservation and Development
- Deirdre has represented many property owners and developers in negotiating development rights purchase and sale agreements, preparing ZLDAs and other associated documentation for such transactions, including construction license agreements
- She has obtained multiple rezonings to permit new residential use at higher densities with affordable housing
- She has represented investors and developers in the acquisition and development of warehouse and distribution facilities
- Concentrations •Land use and zoning •Real estate litigation (Article 78 proceedings) Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, The Legal 500 United States, Real Estate - Land Use/Zoning, 2021-2023 and 2025 •Team Member, U.S
- News - Best Lawyers, Best Law Firms Edition, 'Law Firm of the Year,' Real Estate - Litigation, 2017 and 2022 •Team Member, Chambers & Partners USA Real Estate Law Firm of the Year, 2010, 2013, 2017-2018 and 2022 •Team Member, City & State, 'Top 50 NYC Lobbyists,' 2021 •Team Member, a Law360 “Environmental Practice Group of the Year,” 2022 •Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, New York Metro Super Lawyers, 2007-2019 •Team Member, U.S
- News - Best Lawyers, Best Law Firms Edition, 'Law Firm of the Year,' Environmental Law, 2016 •Team Member, a U.S
- News - Best Lawyers, 'Law Firm of the Year' in Real Estate Law, 2015 •Team Member, a Law360 'Real Estate Practice Group of the Year,' 2011-2013, 2015, 2022, and 2023 •Team Member, The Legal 500 United States, 'Top Tier' Firm in Real Estate, 2013 and 2014 •Listed, AVENUE magazine 'Legal Elite,' Real Estate, April 2011 •Listed, Arrive magazine 'Top Women Lawyers in the Northeast,' 2011 •Listed, Real Estate New York 'Women of Influence,' September 2009 •Recipient, Arthur Vanderbilt Award for Service, New York University •Rated, AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0
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Practforg law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in New York 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 andnue, and the substantiand 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.
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