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Judith M Gallent

Judith M Gallent

USA 2026

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Judy Gallent, leader of the firm's U.S. Planning and Zoning Practice, counsels both private and public sector clients on all aspects of land use and development law in New York City. Following law school, Judy served as a law clerk to the Hon. John M. Walker, Jr., first on the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, and then on the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.

Honest, thorough, and straightforward, Judy brings her litigation background to bear in developing strategies and clear, concise presentations for the numerous agencies with whom she interacts on behalf of her clients. Her many years of successfully navigating the network of agencies and their protocols has given her a thorough understanding of the discretionary land use review process, allowing her to efficiently secure approvals for development projects.

In addition to developers, both large and small, Judy also represents public transportation agencies, schools, not-for-profit institutions and municipalities.

The bottom line - There is no better guide to the mind-boggling maze of land use and development law in New York City than Judy Gallent.

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use - New York

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Individual Editorial
Judith Gallent leads the firm's US planning and zoning practice. Her diverse client base includes major developers, and she offers experience handling the land use aspects of development and redevelopment projects.

Strengths

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  • Judy is always responsive and quick to grasp our legal requirements while simultaneously considering the related business impacts.

    Real Estate: Zoning/Land UseChambers Guide to the USA
  • Judy was extremely on the ball in terms of responsiveness and always made herself available.

    Real Estate: Zoning/Land UseChambers Guide to the USA
  • Judy is currently the most intelligent, skilled, careful, knowledgeable and simply the best land use lawyer in the business.

    Real Estate: Zoning/Land UseChambers Guide to the USA
  • Judy is a personable, intelligent and responsive attorney who is confidence-inspiring, practical and a pleasure to work with.

    Real Estate: Zoning/Land UseChambers Guide to the USA

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