Atty. Lino J. Sciarretta
Lino is a land use and real estate attorney who uses his considerable commercial litigation and transaction skills in representing clients on zoning, municipal, leasing, transactional and environmental matters. Lino has extensive experience defending governmental agencies, developers, municipalities and private sector clients in zoning, real estate development, civil rights, discrimination in employment, and environmental matters.
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Lino J. Sciarretta is a Partner based in White Plains, New York, practicing at Bleakley Platt & Schmidt LLP. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on real estate, zoning, and government. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1997) and New York US Supreme Court Southern District of NY Eastern District of NY Federal District of NJ (1998). Educated at Pace University School of Law (J.D., 1997) and Marist College (B.A., 1994). Active member of Memberships •Rockland County Bar Association •Westchester County Bar Association •NYSBA. Serands clients in White Plains, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Lino is a land use and real estate attorney who uses his considerable commercial litigation and transaction skills in representing clients on zoning, municipal, leasing, transactional and environmental matters
- Lino has extensive experience defending governmental agencies, developers, municipalities and private sector clients in zoning, real estate development, civil rights, discrimination in employment, and environmental matters
- In addition, Lino has a wide range of experience in real estate transactions, encompassing commercial mortgages, construction loans, sales and acquisitions, and leasing
- He represents sellers, buyers and public benefit corporations (Industrial Development Agencies) in various transactions involving commercial/industrial/residential properties, and has represented lenders in workouts, mortgage closings and commercial loan transactions
- Municipal Law Lino served and continues to serve as municipal counsel, as well as special counsel, for numerous municipalities
- He has successfully litigated numerous complex cases in state and federal courts at the trial and appeal levels and defended municipalities in claims brought under the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act
- In his capacity as Village and Town attorney, he has been involved in representations related to collective bargaining agreements, police contracts, and numerous disciplinary proceedings
- Land Development Lino represents developers, municipalities, for-profit and nonprofit entities, institutions, IDAs and other clients on a wide variety of commercial, residential, mixed-use and commercial/industrial projects
- He counsels clients on environmental and regulatory issues and has drafted numerous land use ordinances and regulations
- Lino regularly appears before planning, zoning and legislative boards processing all types of land development applications
- In addition, Lino has assisted management companies, developers, owners, and association groups with their legal challenges
- Land Use Lino provides strategic legal guidance to bring projects to fruition quickly, efficiently, and effectively
- This approach helps in sorting out complicated land use regulations, permit requirements and detailed environmental impact reviews that can thwart a project
- When necessary, he brings to bear his substantial experience representing clients before state and federal courts on zoning and land use controversies, as well as environmental and real estate matters
- Commercial Real Estate Lending Lino has represented corporations, developers, partnerships, funds and trusts in the acquisition of land, establishment of a credit history, and selection of lenders, including banks, independent lenders, insurance companies, private investors, and other capital sources
- COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT • Order of the Sons of Italy Lodge 2176 • Ancient Order of Hibernians Division III • Village Attorney - Village of Piermont
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
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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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