Richard G. "Rick" Leland
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.
- 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
New York, New York 10020
