Z&S Selected For 3rd Year As NYC’s Expert On Regulatory Takings For Eminent Domain Valuation Trials
Michael Zarin & Marsha Rubin Goldstein are continuing their work on behalf of the Law Department in cases emanating out of the City’s Staten Island “Bluebelt” stormwater management projects.
Zarin & Steinmetz Obtains Dismissal of Article 78 Proceeding on Jurisdictional Grounds
Court holds ZBA lacked jurisdiction to hear appeal.
Z&S Partner David Cooper Publishes Article on Eminent Domain
The article, published in the NYSBA’s Municipal Lawyer Journal, covers strategies for municipalities at the early stages of the process to prepare for potential valuation challenges in subsequent just compensation trials.
Z&S Managing Partner David Steinmetz Selected as a “Counselor of Real Estate”
David was selected as a member of the highly acclaimed worldwide organization of real estate professionals who provide strategic advice and guidance on a wide variety of land development and property rights issues.
Six Z&S Attorneys Recognized by New York Metro Super Lawyers in 2019 in the Field of Land Use & Zoning
Congratulations to Michael Zarin, David Steinmetz, David Cooper, Jody Cross, Daniel Richmond, and Kate Roberts.
Zarin & Steinmetz Secures Rezoning and Site Plan Approvals for a Mixed-Use Development in Downtown Pelham

David Cooper and Matthew Acocella secured a unanimous vote from the Village for the redevelopment of gas station site with a mixed-use development.
David Steinmetz & Jody Cross Secure Favorable Determination For The Siting Of A Community Residential Facility in Mt. Pleasant
Following an evidentiary hearing, NYS OPWDD determined YAI may establish a community residence for 6 adults with developmental disabilities.
Michael Zarin and David Cooper Publish Article in the NY Law Journal Questioning Government’s Ability to Take Property to Build Border Wall
The article is entitled: “Sufficient ‘Public Purpose’ to Take Property for Trump’s Wall?,” N.Y. Law Journal, March 13, 2019, at 5.
Dan Richmond Gets Property Rezoned In Yorktown
Town rezones property on Route 6 to enable its development for commercial purposes.
David Cooper & Zachary Mintz Obtain Favorable Order In Condemnation Proceeding
David Cooper and Zachary Mintz obtained an Order precluding a condemnee from pursuing a $674,000 claim against the City of Port Jervis