Atty. Lester D. Steinman
Mr. Steinman has extensive experience in all aspects of Municipal Law.
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Lester D. Steinman is a Partner based in White Plains, New York, practicing at McCarthy Fingar LLP. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on zoning. Admitted to practice in New York (1975). Educated at Georgetown University (J.D., 1974) and State University of New York at Binghamton (B.A., 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Westchester County, New York State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in White Plains, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Steinman has extensive experience in all aspects of Municipal Law
- Mr. Steinman acted as Special Assistant Attorney General for the State of New York from 1974-1977
- He then went on to work for the Westchester County Department of Law as an attorney (1977-1984) and as Assistant Chief Deputy Attorney (1982-1984)
- In addition to representing clients, Mr. Steinman has served as Editor of the Municipal Lawyer since 1984, and authored the article, "The Effect of Land Use Restrictions on The Establishment of Community Residences For the Disabled; A National Study," (19 The Urban Lawyer, 1987)
- Mr. Steinman is the Director of the Edwin G. Michaelian Municipal Law Resource Center and has also served as Adjunct Professor of Local Government Law and Finance at Pace University
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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 White Plains 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 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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