Municipal Law, Land Use & Environmental Compliance Law
MSEK is recognized throughout Long Island and New York State as a leader in providing strategic and innovative solutions in the field of municipal law, land use and environmental compliance. We are committed to balancing the needs of commerce and industry, and property owners, with the protection of their neighbors and our natural environment.

Our comprehensive knowledge of state, local and federal laws as well as regulatory practices and policies is vital to the successful representation of clients. Our group includes a former county executive, and attorneys for local governments, including zoning boards, planning boards, school boards and special districts. We know how government works, from the inside. And because regulatory administrators respect our thoroughness and professionalism, we can work more effectively on behalf of our clients.

Businesses, public agencies, local governments and property owners turn to us for guidance on the legal ramifications involved in State and local government regulation. We provide experienced counsel with respect to State and local laws, land use regulation, environmental compliance and related litigation. Our attorneys also represent and appear before legislative and administrative bodies with respect to a wide variety of legal matters.

Service Areas:

• Municipal Government Administration
• Permits and Municipal Approvals
• Property Development Processes
• Zoning Subdivision and Land Development
• Article 78 Proceedings
• Tort Actions
• Civil Rights Claims
• Counseling on Air, Soil and Water Quality
• Counseling on Asbestos and Lead Paint Removal
• SEQRA Compliance
• Environmental Regulation
• Ethics, Fraud and Corruption Investigations
• Freedom of Information Law Requests
• Government Contracts
• Open Meetings Law
• Code Violations