Atty. Roger Platt
Roger Platt is a lawyer practicing land use law, development law, commercial real estate transactions. Roger received a B.A. degree from Harvard University in 1982, and has been licensed for 39 years.
Commercial Real Estate Transactions & More Attorney · Serving Brooklyn, NY · 39+ Years Experience
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About Roger Platt at a Glance
Roger Platt is a real estate, commercial re, and zoning attorney based in Brooklyn, New York. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Admitted to practice in California (1987) and District of Columbia (1994). Educated at University of San Francisco (J.D., 1987) and Harvard University (B.A., 1982). Serves clients in Brooklyn, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Roger Platt
- Roger Platt is a lawyer practicing land use law, development law, commercial real estate transactions
- Roger received a B.A. degree from Harvard University in 1982, and has been licensed for 39 years
- Roger practices in Brooklyn, NY
Practice Areas Explained
Roger Platt's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Roger Platt handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Brooklyn.
Real Estate Law in Brooklyn
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Commercial Real Estate in Brooklyn
Roger Platt is one of 15,821 commercial re attorneys indexed nationally. Browse commercial re attorneys in New York →
Land Use & Zoning in Brooklyn
Roger Platt is one of 39,875 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in New York →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Brooklyn
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 Brooklyn 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.
Brooklyn Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Brooklyn-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Brooklyn Choose Roger Platt
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 Roger Platt's practice in the field of real estate, commercial re, and zoning.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Roger Platt brings 39+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in California and District of Columbia, Roger Platt can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering real estate, commercial re, and zoning, Roger Platt can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Brooklyn
A Brooklyn-based practice means Roger Platt 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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Common Legal Issues Roger Platt Handles in Brooklyn
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Roger Platt has experience with under New York law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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