Steven M. Silverberg

Steven M. Silverberg is a founder of the firm and Of Counsel to Silverberg Zalantis LLC. 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 has provided 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.

Appeals & Appellate

Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals

Business Law

Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes

Civil Rights

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law

Construction Law

Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation

Environmental Law

Municipal Law

Real Estate Law

Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law

• Zoning and Land Use

• Free Consultation

New York

2nd Circuit

U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York

U.S. Supreme Court

Of Counsel

Silverberg Zalantis LLC

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

New York University School of Law

J.D. (1972)

Honors: Editor, Journal of International Law and Politics

Activities: Environmental Law Society

City University of New York - Brooklyn College

B.A. (1969)

AV Preeminent Rated

Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Super Lawyer, Metro New York Land Use and Zoning

Super Lawyers

2018

Distinguished Service Award

Rockland Municipal Planning Federation

2012

American Bar Association

Member

Current

Westchester County Bar Association

Member

Current

New York State Bar

Member

Current

Local Law Banning Music Festival is Not Unconstitutional Restraint of Speech

New York Real Estate Law Reporter

2020

Appellate Division Complicates the Rules for Municipalities Charging Consultants' Fees

New York Real Estate Law Reporter

2018

Requiring a Relgious Use to Locate in Another Township is Not a Substantial Burden Under RLUIPA

New York Real Estate Law Reporter

2017

Court of Appeals Modifies Standing Test In Land Use Cases

New York Real Estate Law Reporter

2016

U.S. Supreme Court Holds Local Sign Law Unconstitutional

NY Real Estate Law Reporter

2015

Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act

RLUIPA Seminar

2014

Reed v. Gilbert- More Than Your Sign Law May Be Unconstitutional

Westchester County Bar Association

2015

Land Use Case Law Update

2018

Ethics for Land Use for Attorneys and Board Members

Land Use Law Center Annual Conference: Sustainable Development as a Market Driver

2018

Land Use Case Law Update

Rockland Municipal Planning Federation Certification Course

2019