Atty. Jay A. Segal
As a practicing New York land use lawyer since 1984 and Co-Chair of the Firm’s Land Use Practice, Jay Segal has wide-ranging knowledge of all aspects of New York City land use law. He frequently appears before the City Council, City Planning Commission, Landmarks Preservation Commission, Board of Standards & Appeals and Buildings Department.
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Jay A. Segal is a Shareholder; Chair, Land Development Practice based in New York, New York, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on real estate and zoning. Admitted to practice in New York (1976). Educated at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (B.S. Electrical, 1966) and St. John's University School of Law J.D. Law Review St. John's University School of Law J.D. cum laude St. John's University School of Law J.D. 1975 Graduated 2nd in class St. John's Universi (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- As a practicing New York land use lawyer since 1984 and Co-Chair of the Firm’s Land Use Practice, Jay Segal has wide-ranging knowledge of all aspects of New York City land use law
- He frequently appears before the City Council, City Planning Commission, Landmarks Preservation Commission, Board of Standards & Appeals and Buildings Department
- Concentrations •Counsels many of New York City's leading developers, institutions and non-profit organizations •Seeks changes of zoning districts, amendments to the Zoning Resolution, variances, special permits, permission to alter landmarked buildings, and interpretations of the Zoning Resolution •Air Rights Transactions Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Land Use and Zoning Law, 2008-2026 •'Lawyer of the Year,' Land Use and Zoning Law, New York City, 2014 •Listed, Chambers USA Guide, 2014-2025 •Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, New York Metro Super Lawyers, 2007-2025 •Listed, The Legal 500 United States, Real Estate and Construction - Land Use/Zoning, 2012-2025 •Team Member, Chambers USA Real Estate Law Firm of the Year, 2010, 2013, 2017-2018, and 2022 •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 •Rated, AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0
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