Richard G. "Rick" Leland
Recognized since 2010
New York, New York
Environmental Law
Land Use and Zoning Law
Litigation - Environmental
With a focus on land use, environmental law and litigation, Rick Leland represents real estate developers, universities, hospitals, non-profit organizations, and industrial companies on the environmental aspects of real estate transactions, development, and land use.
Rick’s work has been central in gaining approvals for – or defending lawsuits against – multiple billion dollar developments. He works with clients nationwide on a range of matters, including environmental impact review, regulatory and transactional counseling, as well as counseling operators and lenders in litigation arising under the Federal “Superfund” Law.
Rick also serves as counsel to developers, outdoor advertising companies, municipalities, and public authorities in zoning matters and litigation arising from zoning and environmental determinations in New York City and suburban counties in the New York metropolitan area.
- 1251 Avenue of the Americas, 37th Floor
New York, NY 10020
- Hofstra University, J.D., graduated 1975
- New York, New York State Bar
- American Bar Association, Environmental Law and Local Government Sections - Member
- American Bar Association, Section of Environment - Energy and Resources "SEER," Member
- New York State Bar Association - Environmental Law Section, Member
- Real Estate Board of New York, Inc. - Transportation Committee, Member
- Real Estate Board of New York, Inc. - Environmental Committee, Chairman
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
- U.S. Supreme Court
228 The Best Lawyers in America® awards
122 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards
- Environmental Law
- Land Use and Zoning Law
- Litigation - Environmental
- Super Lawyers Magazine 2015-2016, Listed in New York for Environmental
- The Legal 500, 2014, 2016, Recommended for Real Estate & Construction - Real Estate
- Chambers USA 2008-2016, Ranked in New York for Environment
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