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Greenberg Traurig, LLPShareholder; Chair, Land Development Practice
Jay A. Segal
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Jay A. Segal

5.0
1 review

One Vanderbilt Avenue, New York, NY 10017

Land Use, Land Development and Real Estate

About Jay A. Segal

As a practicing New York land use lawyer since 1984 and Co-Chair of the Firm’s Land Use Practice, Jay Segal has wide-ranging knowledge of all aspects of New York City land use law. He frequently appears before the City Council, City Planning Commission, Landmarks Preservation Commission, Board of Standards & Appeals and Buildings Department.

Concentrations

•Counsels many of New York City's leading developers, institutions and non-profit organizations
•Seeks changes of zoning districts, amendments to the Zoning Resolution, variances, special permits, permission to alter landmarked buildings, and interpretations of the Zoning Resolution
•Air Rights Transactions

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Land Use and Zoning Law, 2008-2026
•'Lawyer of the Year,' Land Use and Zoning Law, New York City, 2014
•Listed, Chambers USA Guide, 2014-2025
•Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, New York Metro Super Lawyers, 2007-2025
•Listed, The Legal 500 United States, Real Estate and Construction - Land Use/Zoning, 2012-2025
•Team Member, Chambers USA Real Estate Law Firm of the Year, 2010, 2013, 2017-2018, and 2022
•Team Member, a U.S. News - Best Lawyers, 'Law Firm of the Year' in Real Estate Law, 2015
•Team Member, a Law360 'Real Estate Practice Group of the Year,' 2011-2013, 2015, 2022 and 2023
•Team Member, The Legal 500 United States, 'Top Tier' Firm in Real Estate, 2013 and 2014
•Rated, AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0

 

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Jay A. Segal got this award in 2021

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Services

Areas of Law

  • Real Estate
  • Other 2
    • Land Use
    • Land Development

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Shareholder; Chair, Land Development Practice
    Firm Name
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Experience: Representative Matters: Savanna Partners: rezoned client's property to the first 15 FAR zoning district in Brooklyn.
    Slate Property Group: rezoned client's property to the first 18 FAR zoning district in Brooklyn.
    American Lion: obtained the approval from the City Planning Commission
    City Council to purchase 360,000-square feet of floor area from New York City.
    Queens Clock Tower Site: purchased l
    from the MTA that generated 580,000-square feet floor area for client.
    El-Ad Properties: obtained approvals from the City Planning Commission, L
    marks Preservation Commission
    Department of Buildings allowing portions of the Plaza Hotel to be converted to hotel condo units
    retail use.
    The Jack Parker Corporation: obtained a 130,000 square foot floor area bonus from the City Planning Commission for the rehabilitation of the Biltmore Theater.
    A&R Kalimian: obtained a rezoning allowing a new building to be increased by 230,000-square feet (a 120 percent increase).
    827-831 Broadway: obtained approval from the L
    marks Commission to construct a three-story addition above two individually l
    marked buildings.
    SL Green Realty Corporation: zoning analysis of potential acquisitions
    investments.
    The Dalton School: Obtained variance allowing school expansion.
  • Additional Links
    http://www.gtlaw.com/People/Jay-A-Segal

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1976, New York
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    St. John's University School of Law
    J.D.
    Law Review

    St. John's University School of Law
    J.D.
    cum laude

    St. John's University School of Law
    J.D.
    1975 Graduated 2nd in class

    St. John's University School of Law
    J.D.
    Member
    Other Education
    Worcester Polytechnic Institute
    Class of 1966
    B.S.
    Electrical Engineering

    Long Island University
    Class of 1971
    M.B.A.

    St. John's University School of Law
    cum laude

    St. John's University School of Law
    1975 Graduated 2nd in class

    St. John's University School of Law
    Member

    St. John's University School of Law
    Law Review
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1945
    New York, N.Y., March 7, 1945

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Shareholder; Chair, Land Development Practice at Greenberg Traurig, LLP
5.0
1 review

One Vanderbilt AvenueNew York, NY 10017U.S.A.

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    Jay A. Segal was admitted in 1976 to the State of New York.
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    Greenberg Traurig, LLP has 2750 attorneys at this location.
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    Jay A. Segal attended St. John's University School of Law.
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    Greenberg Traurig, LLP was established in 1967.

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