Atty. Robert M. Harding
Robert M. Harding focuses his practice on economic development and financing initiatives, legislative counsel and regulatory matters before government agencies.
Government Law & Policy & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 43+ Years Experience
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About Robert M. Harding at a Glance
Robert M. Harding is a Shareholder based in New York, New York, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on government. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York U.S. District Court for the Northe (1983). Educated at Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 1982) and The State University of New York at Plattsburgh (B.A., 1978). Active member of Professional & Community Involvement •Adjunct Professor, Hunter College Graduate Program in Urban Affairs, 2005-Present •Board Member, Samaritan Daytop Foundation, 2015-Present •Board Member, Lower Manhattan Redevelopment Corporation, 2001-2015. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert M. Harding
- Robert M. Harding focuses his practice on economic development and financing initiatives, legislative counsel and regulatory matters before government agencies
- Additionally, Bob represents candidates in New York election law matters
- Prior to joining the firm, Bob served as the New York City Deputy Mayor for Economic Development and Finance under Mayor Giuliani
- As deputy mayor, Bob coordinated the city's economic development policies, oversaw all city labor negotiations, and was responsible for housing and finance operations
- Bob also served as Director for the Office of Management and Budget for the mayor's office
- In that capacity, he was responsible for the development, negotiation and implementation of the city's $37 billion annual operating budget and the 10-year, $45 billion capital plan
- Concentrations •Economic development and finance •Legislative counsel •Election law •Governmental and administrative law Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, The Legal 500 United States, Media, technology and telecoms Media and Entertainment: Litigation, 2023 •City & State •Listed, 'Economic Development Power 100,' 2022-2023 •Team Member, City & State, 'Top 50 NYC Lobbyists,' 2021 •Listed, '50 Over 50' Award, 2017 •Team Member, Best Lawyers in America, 'Top Listed - Government Relations,' 2018 •Team Member, a U.S
- News - Best Lawyers, 'Government Relations Law Firm of the Year,' 2014
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Government & Administrative Law in New York
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
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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 New York 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 venue, 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.
New York Courts and Legal Process
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Why Clients in New York Choose Robert M. Harding
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Robert M. Harding's practice in the field of government.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert M. Harding brings 43+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Focused Government Practice
Concentrating on government means Robert M. Harding's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Robert M. Harding attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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