About Steven M. Silverberg
Steven M. Silverberg is a partner in Silverberg Zalantis LLP. He has extensive experience in representing developers and municipalities in land use, zoning and environmental law matters including litigation and appeals in the New York State and Federal Courts. Starting his career as an assistant district attorney and then working as a town attorney, providing counsel in such diverse areas as contracts, construction, telecommunications and employment law, prepared him for the services he continues to provide to businesses, municipalities and individuals. In addition to his experience with the approval process for residential and commercial developments and related litigation, he has negotiated complex development agreements and counseled clients in the financing of commercial projects.
Practice Areas
Business Law
Construction Law
Environmental
Litigation and Appeals
Municipal Law
Real Estate Law
Zoning and Land Use
Professional Experience
| Experience | Years |
|---|
| Partner, Silverberg Zalantis | 2005-Current |
| Boutique real estate firm which focuses on zoning, land use, real estate, environmental and municipal law and related litigation and appeals. The firm also provides assistance to our clients in areas of construction law and business formation and dissolution. |
| Partner, Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edelman & Dicker LLP | 2001-2005 |
| Concentration in zoning, land use, municipal, environmental and real estate law and related litigation and appeals |
| Partner, Kirkpatrick & Silverberg LLP | 1992-2001 |
| Adjunct Professor of Law, New York Law School | 1990-1993 |
| Taught courses including State and Local Government Law |
Education
| School | Focus | Degree | Year |
|---|
| New York University School of Law - New York University | | J.D | 1972 |
| Honors: Editor,Journal of International Law and Politics |
| Activities: Environmental Law Society |