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.
Land Development & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 49+ Years Experience
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About Deirdre A. Carson at a Glance
Deirdre A. Carson is a Shareholder based in New York, New York, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on real estate and environmental. 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. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About 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
- 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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Deirdre A. Carson's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Deirdre A. Carson handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Real Estate Law in New York
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Environmental Law in New York
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in New York
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 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 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.
New York Courts and Legal Process
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Why Clients in New York Choose Deirdre A. Carson
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 Deirdre A. Carson's practice in the field of real estate and environmental.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Deirdre A. Carson brings 49+ 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 York U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York U.S. District Court for the Wester and District of Columbia, Deirdre A. Carson can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering real estate and environmental, Deirdre A. Carson can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Deirdre A. Carson 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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