Atty. Miriam E Villani

Atty. Miriam E Villani

Miriam E. Villani is a Partner with the firm.

Uniondale Uniondale 41 yrs experience 41 year
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About Miriam E Villani at a glance

Miriam E Villani is a Counsel based in Uniondale, New York, practicing at Sahn Ward Braff Coschignano PLLC. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on environmental and appellate. Admitted to practice in New York (1985), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1987), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1987). Educated at St. John's University School of Law (J.D., 1984) and State University of New York at Stony Brook (B.A., 1981). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Uniondale, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Miriam E. Villani is a Partner with the firm
  • Her practice focuses on all aspects of environmental law, including litigation, transactional matters, permitting, and regulatory and compliance proceedings
  • Ms. Villani represents and advises developers, corporations, municipalities, buyers, sellers, and lenders in transactions involving brownfields and other contaminated properties
  • She also represents clients in environmental litigation in both federal and state courts and before administrative agencies
  • Her extensive experience and her knowledge of environmental law includes the New York State Environmental Conservation Law, the New York State Navigation Law, the wetlands acts, RCRA, TSCA, and CERCLA
  • Ms. Villani began her legal career as an Assistant Regional Counsel for the U.S
  • Environmental Protection Agency
  • She was counsel with environmental law practice groups at two prominent Long Island law firms, and was special environmental counsel to a global pharmaceutical company, where she managed complex environmental insurance litigation
  • Ms. Villani has served as Chair of the Environmental Law Section of the New York State Bar Association and is currently Editor-in-Chief of The New York Environmental Lawyer, a quarterly journal published by the New York State Bar Association
  • In addition, she is a past vice chair of the Nassau County Bar Association’s Environmental Law Committee
  • She has been published in several legal journals and books, including West’s New York Practice Series, and regularly teaches and speaks on environmental issues and the law
  • In 2016, Ms. Villani was selected to the New York Metro Super Lawyers list in the practice area of Environmental Law
  • In 2011 and 2013, she was named as one of Long Island Business News’ Top 50 Most Influential Women
  • Ms. Villani is admitted to practice in the State of New York and before the United States District Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts
  • Ms. Villani received her Bachelor of Arts from the State University of New York at Stony Brook (B.A., cum laude, 1981), and her Juris Doctor degree from St. John’s University School of Law (J.D., 1984)

Practice Areas Explained

Miriam E Villani's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Miriam E Villani handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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Jurisdictional Context

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 Uniondale 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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Where is Miriam E Villani's law office located?
Miriam E Villani's law practice is located in Uniondale, New York. The firm is Sahn Ward Braff Coschignano PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Miriam E Villani handle?
Miriam E Villani focuses on environmental, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Miriam E Villani practiced law?
Miriam E Villani has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Miriam E Villani go to law school?
Miriam E Villani earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A., 1981).
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What awards or recognition has Miriam E Villani received?
Miriam E Villani's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
St. John's University School of Law
- 1984
B.A.
State University of New York at Stony Brook
- 1981

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1987

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