Richard G. "Rick" Leland

Richard G. "Rick" Leland


Akerman LLP

Recognized since 2010

New York, New York

Practice Areas

Environmental Law

Land Use and Zoning Law

Litigation - Environmental

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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.

Location
  • 1251 Avenue of the Americas, 37th Floor
    New York, NY 10020
Education
  • Hofstra University, J.D., graduated 1975
Bar Admissions
  • New York, New York State Bar
Affiliations
  • 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
Court Admissions
  • 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

Akerman LLP
New York, New York

226 The Best Lawyers in America® awards

119 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards

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Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
  • Environmental Law
  • Land Use and Zoning Law
  • Litigation - Environmental
Awards:
  • 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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