Atty. Samir NeJame
Samir NeJame serves as chair of the New York State Government Law & Policy Practice and represents clients in legislative, regulatory, and procurement matters at various levels of government. Sam’s role includes coordination of the Government Law & Policy Practice for all of New York’s offices including those in Albany, New York City, Long Island, and Westchester.
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Samir NeJame is a Shareholder based in Albany, New York, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on real estate and government. Admitted to practice in New York (1999) and Massachusetts U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York (2001). Educated at Villanova University School of Law (J.D., 1998) and Syracuse University Maxwell School of Citizenship & Public Affairs (B.A., 1995). Active member of Professional & Community Involvement •Adjunct Professor, SUNY Albany, Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy •Member, American Bar Association •Member, New York State Bar Association. Serands clients in Albany, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Samir NeJame serves as chair of the New York State Government Law & Policy Practice and represents clients in legislative, regulatory, and procurement matters at various levels of government
- Sam’s role includes coordination of the Government Law & Policy Practice for all of New York’s offices including those in Albany, New York City, Long Island, and Westchester
- CEOs of Fortune 500 companies, leaders of civic associations and important non-profit organizations regularly turn to him for his legal counsel and ability to assist their organizations to pursue their business goals through legislative means
- As a former corporation counsel for one of New York’s big five cities, Sam has been retained by many of New York’s municipalities, including Westchester County and the City of Rochester, to help guide them through the corridors of the State Capitol
- Additionally, Sam takes particular pride in his representation of many of New York’s iconic tourist destinations, including the New York Botanical Garden, all of the ski resorts throughout New York State, as well as the New York State Hospitality & Tourism Association
- Sam has a particular focus representing the New York real estate industry, including the Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY), along with SL Green, Brookfield, and Tishman Speyer, three of the country’s largest landlords
- He also represents a wide variety of clients in their procurement engagements with New York’s many agencies in the areas of technology, security and professional services
- Concentrations •Municipal/local government •Real estate •Tourism •Procurement Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Government Relations Practice, 2023-2026 •Listed, City & State, 'Albany Power 100,' 2021-2026 •Listed, City & State, 'Power of Diversity: Middle Eastern & North African 50,' 2023 •Listed, City & State, 'Power of Diversity: Asian 100,' 2022-2023 •Listed, City & State, 'Real Estate Power 100,' 2021-2023 •Team Member, a Law360 'Real Estate Practice Group of the Year,' 2023 •Team Member, City & State, 'Top 50 NYC Lobbyists,' 2021 •Team Member, Best Lawyer in America 'Top Listed - Government Relations,' 2018
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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 Albany 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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