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Provided by Howard Goldman
Land Use
Zoning
2010 –present Goldman Harris LLC, Partner, NYC
2000-2010 Law Office of Howard Goldman, PLLC, NYC
1999-2000 Wachtel & Masyr, Lands Use Partner, NYC
1990-1998 Winthrop Stimson Putnam & Roberts, Land Use Partner, NYC
1983-1990 Patterson, Belknap, Webb & Tyler, Land Use Partner, NYC
1980-1983 Deputy Counsel, NYC Department of City Planning/City Planning Commission
1979-1980 Solo practice, Juneau and Anchorage, Alaska
1978-1979 Office of the Governor, Alaska Coastal Management Program, Alaska
1977-1978 Alaska Legal Services Corporation, Juneau, Alaska
1976-1977 Neighborhood Legal Services, Buffalo, NY
NYC Bar Assn.
NYS Bar Assn.
CityLand, 2017, Speed Up the Redesign and Modernization of Privately-Owned Public Spaces
CityLand, 2016, Mandatory Exclusionary Housing
CityLand, 2013, New York City’s Parking Odyssey
CityLand, 2013, The East Midtown Rezoning and the Future of New York City
CityLand, 2013, Heavy Lifting: The Regulation of Health Establishments Under the Zoning Resolution
CityLand, 2011, City Planning’s Key Terms Clarification Text Amendment
CityLand, 2010, Meeting the Challenge of Population Growth
New York Law Journal, 2008, Discretionary Land-Use Approvals in a Down Market
CityLand, 2009, Buildings Proposes Zoning Development Challenge Process
CityLand, 2008, Zoning and Developmental Analysis
New York Law Journal, 2008, Discretionary Land Use Approvals in a Down Market
CityLand, 2005, Inclusionary Housing
New York Sun, 2004, Don’t Beat Up the Board
New York Law Journal, 2002, Report Outlines Prospects for Midtown Development
New York Law Journal, 2001, Fix SEQRA’s Negative Effects
New York Law Journal, 2000, Overhauling City Zoning Regulations – Unified Bulk Proposal Up for Review, Approval
New York Law Journal, 1999, The Law of Skyscrapers – 845 First Avenue: A Zoning Dispute
New York Law Journal, 1999, Streamlining the Land Use Process
New York Law Journal, 1999, Preservation vs. Development: A Case Study of Zoning in Chelsea
New York Law Journal, 1998, Using the Land Use Laws to Protect and Enhance Property Value
Metropolitan Corporate Counsel, 1997, Brownfields, Greenfields, Elysian Fields
New York Law Journal, 1997, Retail Zoning Text Amendments Disapproved
New York Law Journal, 1996, Community Facilities Revisited
New York Law Journal, 1996, Retail and Industrial Zoning Text Amendments
Metropolitan Corporate Counsel, 1995, Plans for the Revitalization of Lower Manhattan
New York Law Journal, 1994, Zoning for Adult Use: A Delicate Balance
Fordham Urban Law Journal, 1992, Environmental Review and Economic Development
New York Law Journal, 1989, Decision in ‘Coca-Cola’ Alters City Land Use Planning, Environmental Review
New York Times, 1988, New York City Environmentalism, Made Easier
Professional Recognition:
Chambers and Partners USA, Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use, 2017-2025
Best Lawyers and Best Law Firms in America, Land Use and Zoning Law 2008-2025
Super Lawyers, Top Rated Land Use & Zoning Attorneys in New York Metro, New York, 2009-2025
The Real Deal, Land-Use Royalty, 2011
CityLand, Howard Goldman Reflects on His Legal Career and Land Use Issues in the City, 2011
PR Web, Howard Goldman and Caroline Harris Join Forces to Create Goldman Harris LLC Law Firm, 2009
New York Times, Lawyers Who Mold the Shape of the City, 1996
Working with and learning from Norman Marcus, General Counsel at Dept. of City Planning; Herbert I. Sturz, Chair of City Planning Commission; Sylvia Deutsch, Chair of Board of Standards and Appeals and City Planning Commission; Julie Spector, Chief Engineer at Dept. of City Planning; Stephen Lefkowitz, Real Estate Partner at Patterson Belknap and Winthrop Stimson.
Zeckendorf Companies
Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
NYC Economic Development Corporation
Trump Organization
National Black Theater
Edison Properties
Capital Cities ABC
Empire State Development
State University of New York at Buffalo
Bachelors, Ad Hoc Major in Environmental Studies., Summa Cum Laude
1968 - 1972
State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law
Juris Doctor
1972 - 1975
Expert witness in litigations involving zoning
Provided by Chambers
Provided by Chambers
Howard is well regarded and well known.
Howard is aware of all trends, provides excellent client service and can handle the most sophisticated projects.
Howard is well regarded and well known.
Howard is aware of all trends, provides excellent client service and can handle the most sophisticated projects.