Jody Cross
Partner at Zarin & Steinmetz- Claim this Profile
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Joshua O'Connor, PE
I have been fortunate to work with Jody on a couple of high profile site development projects, with public opposition, in Dutchess and Orange Counties in New York. She was phenomenal at working with all of the disparate parties and comported herself with ease and grace. I couldn't have been happier with the guidance she offered my clients and myself and found working with her to educational and confidence inspiring. I would work with her again whenever possible and enthusiastically endorse her in Land Use law and as a team mate on contentious site development projects.
Joshua O'Connor, PE
I have been fortunate to work with Jody on a couple of high profile site development projects, with public opposition, in Dutchess and Orange Counties in New York. She was phenomenal at working with all of the disparate parties and comported herself with ease and grace. I couldn't have been happier with the guidance she offered my clients and myself and found working with her to educational and confidence inspiring. I would work with her again whenever possible and enthusiastically endorse her in Land Use law and as a team mate on contentious site development projects.
Joshua O'Connor, PE
I have been fortunate to work with Jody on a couple of high profile site development projects, with public opposition, in Dutchess and Orange Counties in New York. She was phenomenal at working with all of the disparate parties and comported herself with ease and grace. I couldn't have been happier with the guidance she offered my clients and myself and found working with her to educational and confidence inspiring. I would work with her again whenever possible and enthusiastically endorse her in Land Use law and as a team mate on contentious site development projects.
Joshua O'Connor, PE
I have been fortunate to work with Jody on a couple of high profile site development projects, with public opposition, in Dutchess and Orange Counties in New York. She was phenomenal at working with all of the disparate parties and comported herself with ease and grace. I couldn't have been happier with the guidance she offered my clients and myself and found working with her to educational and confidence inspiring. I would work with her again whenever possible and enthusiastically endorse her in Land Use law and as a team mate on contentious site development projects.
Experience
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Zarin & Steinmetz
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United States
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Partner
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Jan 2018 - Present
o Represent municipalities in the capacity of special land use counsel in State and Federal Courts, including matters involving: compliance with SEQRA; constitutional challenges to zoning ordinances and practices; claims under RLUIPA; exclusionary zoning; urban renewal; eminent domain proceedings; regulatory takings; and zoning enactments in neighboring municipalities. o Provide regular counsel to municipal officials and corporation counsel regarding various land use and zoning issues, often with less than a 24-hour turnaround, including, but not limited to: interpretation and application of zoning, land use, and environmental regulations; updates and amendments to comprehensive plans and zoning codes; and drafting of memoranda and resolutions. o Represent property owners and developers before Federal, State, and Municipal Justice Courts, in connection with complex land use and zoning matters involving: review of administrative determinations; SEQRA, zoning, and regulatory compliance; urban renewal; eminent domain; waterfront revitalization; historic preservation; nonconforming uses; and constitutional challenges.o Represent property owners and developers before local zoning, planning, and legislative boards throughout the region in connection with seeking approvals for all aspects of land development, ranging from single-family, multi-family, community residences, and active adult residential applications, to pre-existing nonconforming camps, cemeteries, country clubs, gasoline stations, transfer stations, and other commercial uses.o Conduct comprehensive land use, zoning, and environmental due diligence analyses in connection with acquisition of residential and commercial properties.o Draft complex environmental findings statements, resolutions, local laws, and regulations.o Draft and negotiate real property purchase agreements and commercial leases.o Draft and review easements, including conservation, pedestrian trail, utility, and stormwater.
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Senior Counsel
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Jan 2003 - Dec 2017
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Attorney
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Jan 2001 - Nov 2002
Research and writing of memoranda pertaining to land use and environmental law. Preparation of land use applications on behalf of clients. Prepare for, attend, and assist in presentations at municipal land use agency public hearings. Residential real estate closings representing both purchasers and sellers. Research and writing of memoranda pertaining to land use and environmental law. Preparation of land use applications on behalf of clients. Prepare for, attend, and assist in presentations at municipal land use agency public hearings. Residential real estate closings representing both purchasers and sellers.
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Education
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1998 - 2001
Pace University School of Law
JD, cum laude -
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Muhlenberg College
BA, Psychology
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