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Erik William Snipas
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Biography
Mr. Snipas concentrates his practice in the areas of land use, zoning, environmental, municipal, and real estate law. He has secured variances, change of use permits, special use permits, site plan approval, as well as minor and major subdivisions, and other zoning approvals on behalf of large corporations, real estate developers, restaurant owners, and residential property owners. In connection with these zoning applications, he has appeared before boards in the following municipalities:
- City of Glen Cove
- Town of Babylon
- Town of Brookhaven
- Town of East Hampton
- Town of Hempstead
- Town of Huntington
- Town of North Hempstead
- Town of Oyster Bay
- Village of Farmingdale
- Village of Flower Hill
- Village of Hempstead
- Village of Kings Point
- Village of Lattingtown
- Village of Lawrence
- Village of Mill Neck
- Village of Muttontown
- Village of Oyster Bay Cove
- Village of Plandome Manor
- Village of Rockville Centre
Mr. Snipas also utilizes his extensive trial experience in representing clients in a variety of litigation matters, including Article 78 proceedings challenging the determinations of boards and appears in district court on behalf of entities charged with code violations.
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Licensed in New York for 11 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2015
No misconduct found
Location
Greenberg Traurig
900 Stewart Avenue, Suite 505, Garden City, NY, 11530
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Posted by anonymous | January 04, 2019 | Land Use & Zoning
Zoning laws in East Hampton
I asked to have Mr. Snipas consult with my attorney concerning very strict zoning laws in East Hampton and he was able to streamline my process. I am very pleased.
Erik William Snipas's Lawyer Endorsements
"Erik is an extremely capable and creative attorney. He brings enthusiasm and passion to any project he works on and it shows in the results. I highly recommend Erik."
Brian Kennedy
Land use and zoning lawyer
Experience
Honors
2018
Ones to Watch: Law, Long Island Business News
2013
Federal Bar Council Award, Federal Bar Council
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Associate, Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP
2014 - Present
Polestino Trial Advocacy Institute Mock Trial Coach, St. John's University School Of Law
2014 - 2017
Assistant District Attorney, Queens District Attorney's Office
2013 - 2013
Summer Intern, United States Attorney's Office EDNY
2012 - 2012
Summer Legal Intern, Office of the New York State Attorney General
Associations
2018 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2018 - Present
Nassau County Bar AssociationMember
2013 - 2014
Polestino Trial Advocacy InstituteExternal Competition Director
Sample of Legal Cases
Greentree Foundation v. Town of North Hempstead Board of Zoning Appeals and Northwell Health
Court held that the BZA improperly relied on post-hearing submissions and annulled the decision of the BZA and its determination that the project would not have a significant impact on the environment.
Education
2014
St John's University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2009
St John's University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2019
Presenting a Case to a Zoning Board
Land Use and Zoning
2018
St. John's University School of Law's McKenna Forum
Mock Trial and the Real World
2018
Real Estate Young Alumni Round Table Discussion
Real Estate Recent Alumni Career Paths and Perspectives
Publications
2020
New York Real Estate Journal
Extinguishing restrictive covenants imposed as a condition of zoning approvals
2020
2018
Long Island Gas Retailers Association, Inc, & Allied Trades Newsletter
Requirements of a Repair Shop Invoice Under New York Law
2018
Long Island Gas Retailers Association, Inc. & Allied Trades Newsletter
Requirements of an Estimate for Motor Vehicle Repairs or Service
2018
Huntington Now
Town Holds Hearing on Melville Crossing
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
My property has a variance for a water line to pass through. It was granted to a municipality in 1941.
24 Jun 2019
Q&A
How do I determine the right of way, in feet, of my front property line in the Town of Islip, NY?
21 May 2019
Q&A
Neighbor parks on easement what can we do?
25 Apr 2019