Atty. J. Benjamin Gailey
A partner in Jacobowitz and Gubits, LLP, Mr. Gailey is in charge of the firm’s Property-Government Practice Group.
Environmental Law & More Attorney · Serving Walden, NY · 41+ Years Experience
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About J. Benjamin Gailey at a Glance
J. Benjamin Gailey is a Partner based in Walden, New York, practicing at J&G Law, LLP. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on m&a, zoning, litigation, civil rights, and environmental. Admitted to practice in New York (1985), U.S. District Court Southern District of New York (2004), U.S. District Court Northern District of New York (2004), and U.S. Supreme Court (2006). Educated at New York University School of Law (J.D., 1983). Active member of Orange County, New York State and American Bar Associations. Serves clients in Walden, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About J. Benjamin Gailey
- A partner in Jacobowitz and Gubits, LLP, Mr. Gailey is in charge of the firm’s Property-Government Practice Group
- He has represented local governments and municipal officials in Orange, Ulster and Sullivan counties since 1988
- He has been the lead attorney for the Town of Blooming Grove since 1991, the Village of Washingtonville since 1992, the Town of Crawford since 2000, and the Town of Mamakating since 2014
- Mr. Gailey also represents private clients in zoning, land use and environmental permitting and litigation
- This area of his practice includes all local, state and federal government permits and approvals, environmental compliance and due diligence, condemnation law, clean water act, constitutional law, and state and federal court litigation
- Mr. Gailey has developed a Library Law practice, and represents numerous libraries in the Hudson Valley in all aspects of building construction projects and employment law
- Mr. Gailey is a member of the Orange County and New York State Bar Associations
- He was admitted to the New York State Bar in 1984, and is admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Northern and Southern Districts of New York, Second Circuit Court of Appeals, and U.S
- Supreme Court
- A graduate of Haverford College, Ben received his Juris Doctor degree in 1983 from New York University School of Law
Practice Areas Explained
J. Benjamin Gailey's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases J. Benjamin Gailey handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Walden.
Mergers & Acquisitions in Walden
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Land Use & Zoning in Walden
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Civil Litigation in Walden
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Civil Rights in Walden
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Environmental Law in Walden
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Walden
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 Walden 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.
Walden Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Walden-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 Walden Choose J. Benjamin Gailey
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 J. Benjamin Gailey's practice in the field of m&a, zoning, litigation, civil rights, and environmental.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
J. Benjamin Gailey brings 41+ 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 Southern District of New York, and U.S. District Court Northern District of New York, J. Benjamin Gailey can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering m&a, zoning, and litigation, J. Benjamin Gailey can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Walden
A Walden-based practice means J. Benjamin Gailey 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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