Atty. Jay A. Segal
As a practicing land use lawyer in New York since 1984, Jay Segal has wide-ranging knowledge of virtually all aspects of land use law. He frequently appears before New York City's City Council, City Planning Commission, Landmarks Preservation Commission, Board of Standards & Appeals and Buildings Department.
Land Use And Zoning Law Attorney · Serving New York, NY
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About Jay A. Segal at a Glance
Jay A. Segal is a zoning attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Greenberg Traurig. Admitted to practice in New York, New York State Bar Association. Educated at St. John's University (J.D., 1975) and Worcester Polytechnic Institute (BS, 1966). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Land Use and Zoning Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 (2026). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Jay A. Segal
- As a practicing land use lawyer in New York since 1984, Jay Segal has wide-ranging knowledge of virtually all aspects of land use law
- He frequently appears before New York City's City Council, City Planning Commission, Landmarks Preservation Commission, Board of Standards & Appeals and Buildings Department
- Jay counsels many of New York City's leading developers, institutions and non-profit organizations
- He has wide-ranging experience with zoning districts, variances, special permits, amendments to the Zoning Resolution and obtaining permission to alter landmarked buildings
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Land Use & Zoning in New York
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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.
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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 Jay A. Segal's practice in the field of zoning.
Focused Zoning Practice
Concentrating on zoning means Jay A. Segal's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Jay A. Segal 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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