Jump to Navigation

Einbinder & Dunn, LLP is committed to providing high-quality, cost-effective solutions for all of its clients' legal problems. The partners and their experienced staff of associates take a hands-on approach to each matter. The attorneys are responsive and proactive, working only in each client's best interest to achieve superior results.

Land Use & Zoning Issues

Providing Legal Services Relating To Land Use & Zoning Issues for
Developers & Owners in New York

The combination of Einbinder & Dunn’s transactional experience and understanding of land use law allows the firm to apply a Unique Perspective and an Experienced Approach® to clients seeking legal services necessary for site acquisition and development in New York City and the surrounding area.

Einbinder & Dunn’s zoning and land use practice handles all of the legal aspects of site development, including zoning changes, special permits, variances, landmark proceedings, air rights transfers, tax abatements and economic development incentives.

The firm has regularly appeared before municipal agencies that have land use jurisdiction, including the Board of Standards, the City Planning Commission, the Borough Presidents, the New York City Council and the Department of Buildings and Community Boards.

Representative Clients/Transactions

Representations and/or transactions include:

  • Representing and advising one of the largest quick service restaurant chains in the USA on all of its regional zoning land use and development issues.
  • Representing and advising one of the largest chains of fitness clubs in the New York City area on new location development and permitting issues.
  • Variance application for a major 300,000 square-foot shopping center to authorize a new 50,000 square-foot specialty food market.
  • The rezoning of a 7.5-acre parcel in Corona, Queens, from manufacturing to high-density residential.
  • Advising and representing the interests of multiple cooperative/condominium boards and prominent civic associations concerning a proposed 28-story mixed–use development on the Upper East Side of Manhattan.
  • Successfully lobbying the New York City Council to reverse a Landmark Preservation Commission designation of a North Fork Bank branch (the first reversal in over 15 years).
  • Multimillion dollar tax abatement (ICIP) for the largest commercial office development in Jamaica, Queens.

Also see:

For questions or additional information about Einbinder & Dunn's real estate services, please contact Einbinder & Dunn by clicking here to fill out a contact form or by calling 866-490-4909 or 212-391-9500 to speak with one of the firm's partners.

Real Estate Law
Contact Us

Bold labels are required.

Contact Information
disclaimer.

The use of the Internet or this form for communication with the firm or any individual member of the firm does not establish an attorney-client relationship. Confidential or time-sensitive information should not be sent through this form.

close

Privacy Policy

News & Events

Einbinder & Dunn is pleased to announce the opening of its Westchester office. Located at 777 Westchester Avenue in White Plains, New York. Einbinder & Dunn represents clients in all types of Franchise Law matters.

Julie Lusthaus and Michael Einbinder will be speakers at the "36th Annual Forum on Franchising: Franchising in Full Animation," on October 16-18, 2013. Julie Lusthaus will be presenting "Fundamentals 201: Strategic Discovery Issues in Franchise Litigation" and Michael Einbinder is presenting "The Role of the Lawyer in a Franchisee's Due Diligence." For more information please click here.

Einbinder & Dunn, LLP will be exhibiting at the International Franchise Expo on June 20-22, 2013 at the Javits Center in New York City. For more information please click here.

Michael Einbinder has been listed among the top franchise lawyers by the Franchise Times for the past 10 years. The magazine bases this designation on peer recommendations and contributions to the franchise industry, such as writing for legal publications and speaking at franchise events. Additionally, Michael Einbinder has been entered into the Legal Eagles Hall of Fame.

Michael Einbinder spoke at the "First Annual New York Real Estate Career Expo," on March 14, 2013 at the New York Bar Building. For more information please click here

Two cases successfully handled by Einbinder & Dunn involving franchise agreement non competes are the subject of a story in the February issue of Franchise Times. To read the article click here

Michael Einbinder was a featured speaker at the event “Franchise Roundtable – Do’s and Don’ts of Franchisor FDD’s and Franchisee Compliance,” sponsored by Citrin Cooperman on Thursday, February 7, 2013. Click here for more information.

Einbinder & Dunn recently prevailed on behalf of a former franchisee in the child care industry. The Franchisor sought to enforce a noncompetition agreement and the court ruled that the Franchisor failed to establish irreparable harm or the public interest element of its injunction application and denied the motion. Click here for more information.

Michael Einbinder contributed a chapter in the ABA Forum Publication entitled "Covenants Against Competition in Franchise Agreements," Third Edition, published in the Fall of 2012.

Julie Lusthaus spoke at a workshop entitled "Career Alternatives: Franchising - It's NOT Just Burgers & Fries," on November 13th, 2012. The workshop was held at Webster Bank, One N. Broadway, White Plains, NY 10604. Click here for more information: Career Alternatives: Franchising - It's NOT Just Burgers & Fries

Michael Einbinder was interviewed on "The Voice of Manhattan Business" presented by the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce. The subject of discussion was "Introduction to Franchising" broadcasted through BlogTalkRadio live on Wednesday, October 10, 2012, at 12:00 Noon. Click here to listen to the interview.

Michael Einbinder and Julie Lusthaus participated in the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce Event for Veterans on May 22, 2012. This event provided veterans with information about owning their own businesses and owning franchises in particular.

Einbinder & Dunn exhibited at the International Franchise Expo on June 15-17, 2012 in NYC. This Expo was intended to be one of the most comprehensive learning experiences about franchising to be conducted. If you are interested in obtaining more information about this event or franchising in general, please contact us.

Michael Einbinder has been named a Legal Eagle by franchise-industry publication, Franchise Times. The magazine bases this designation on peer recommendations and contributions to the franchise industry, such as writing for legal publications and speaking at franchise events. Michael has received this recognition for the last seven years.

Click here to listen to the interviewJulie Lusthaus was interviewed on WVOX 1460 AM by Marsha Gordon, President and CEO of The Business Council of Westchester about issues in franchising. Click here to listen to the interview.


Read More >

Einbinder & Dunn, LLP
104 West 40th Street, Floor 20
New York, NY 10018
Toll Free: 866-490-4909
Phone: 212-391-9500
E-Mail Us
New York Law Office

Westchester Office
777 Westchester Avenue, Suite 101
White Plains, NY 10604
Phone: 914-705-5417
E-Mail Us
Westchester Law Office

Of Counsel Office
159 Millburn Avenue
Millburn, NJ 07041
Toll Free: 866-490-4909
Phone: 973-921-2000
E-Mail Us
Millburn Law Office

Einbinder & Dunn, LLP Unique Perspective. Experienced Approach.®