Atty. Nick Hockens
Nick Hockens concentrates his practice on the representation of developers, institutions and non-profit organizations before the New York City Planning Commission, Board of Standards and Appeals, and Landmarks Preservation Commission. He represents clients in a variety of New York land use and zoning matters, including re-zonings, special permits, variances, designations and alterations of landmarked buildings, and air rights transactions.
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Nick Hockens is a Shareholder based in New York, New York, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on real estate and zoning. Admitted to practice in New York (2003). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 2002) and Oklahoma State University (B.A. Northwestern, 1986). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Nick Hockens concentrates his practice on the representation of developers, institutions and non-profit organizations before the New York City Planning Commission, Board of Standards and Appeals, and Landmarks Preservation Commission
- He represents clients in a variety of New York land use and zoning matters, including re-zonings, special permits, variances, designations and alterations of landmarked buildings, and air rights transactions
- Concentrations •Land use and zoning Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Team Member, City & State, 'Top 50 NYC Lobbyists,' 2021 •Listed, The Legal 500 United States, Real Estate - Land Use/Zoning, 2021-2023 and 2025 •Listed, The Legal 500 United States, Real Estate and Construction - Land Use/Zoning, 2015-2020 •Team Member, Chambers & Partners USA Real Estate Law Firm of the Year, 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, and 2022-2023 •Team Member, The Legal 500 United States, 'Top Tier' Firm in Real Estate, 2013 and 2014 •Member, Winning Team, Chambers USA Award for Excellence, Real Estate, 2010 and 2013
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Nick Hockens handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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