Atty. Wayne G Edwards

Atty. Wayne G Edwards

Wayne G. Edwards is a Partner in the firm and concentrates his practice in the areas of zoning and land use planning, real estate law and transactions, including acquisitions, sales, leasing and financing and related corporate transactions.

Uniondale Uniondale 48 yrs experience 48 year
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Profile Summary

About Wayne G Edwards at a glance

Wayne G Edwards is a Partner based in Uniondale, New York, practicing at Sahn Ward Braff Coschignano PLLC. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on real estate and zoning. Admitted to practice in New York (1978), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1979), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1979). Educated at Washington & Lee University School of Law (J.D., 1977) and Long Island University (B.A., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Nassau County and New York State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Uniondale, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Wayne G. Edwards is a Partner in the firm and concentrates his practice in the areas of zoning and land use planning, real estate law and transactions, including acquisitions, sales, leasing and financing and related corporate transactions
  • His practice includes representation of many of the region’s most prominent real estate owners and developers
  • In his practice, Mr. Edwards represents developers in both acquiring property for development and in obtaining the municipal approvals necessary to construct their projects
  • He is also Counsel to New York State Senator Michael Venditto
  • In 2013, 2015 and 2016, Mr. Edwards was selected to the New York Metro Super Lawyers list
  • He was recognized in the practice area of Land Use/Zoning
  • In 2016, he received the Long Island Business News Leadership in Law award in the category of Partner
  • He is a member of the Nassau County and the New York State Bar Associations
  • Mr. Edwards is admitted to practice in the State of New York and before the United States District Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York
  • He received his Bachelor of Arts from Long Island University (B.A., 1974) and his Juris Doctor degree from Washington and Lee University School of Law (J.D., 1977)

Practice Areas Explained

Wayne G Edwards's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Wayne G Edwards handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Land Use & Zoning

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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 Wayne G Edwards's law office located?
Wayne G Edwards'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 Wayne G Edwards handle?
Wayne G Edwards focuses on real estate, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Wayne G Edwards practiced law?
Wayne G Edwards has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did Wayne G Edwards go to law school?
Wayne G Edwards earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.A., 1974).
How can I contact Wayne G Edwards for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Wayne G Edwards received?
Wayne G Edwards's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Washington & Lee University School of Law
- 1977
B.A.
Long Island University
- 1974

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1978
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1979

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