Albert J Pirro Jr

November 14, 2019 | New York Law Journal

In the mediation process, the advocate is required to participate with good faith to approximate a win/win outcome. Notwithstanding, there remain significant legal duties that are expected.

By Albert J. Pirro Jr.

7 minute read

June 07, 2019 | New York Law Journal

'Stengel' appears to be a departure from the prior 2014 pronouncement of the Second Department in 'Patel v. Board of Trustees of the Village of Muttontown'. Or is it?

By Albert J. Pirro Jr.

8 minute read

August 28, 2017 | New York Law Journal

Albert J. Pirro Jr. writes that although challenges to spot zoning—zoning amendments which are not in accord with a comprehensive or well considered plan—are usually unsuccessful, some "outside the box" approaches should be considered.

By Albert J. Pirro Jr.

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June 27, 2017 | New York Law Journal

Albert J. Pirro Jr. writes: Generally, SEQRA determinations are ordinarily considered steps in a land use decision making process and therefore not ripe for judicial review. There are exceptions when a SEQRA determination alone does inflict concrete injury and commences the running of the period of limitations applicable to Article 78 proceedings.

By Albert J. Pirro Jr.

7 minute read

November 01, 2016 | New York Law Journal

Albert J. Pirro, Jr., a land use and zoning attorney in White Plains, explores the intricacies of municipal estoppel, which is often invoked when a local building inspector, making an honest mistake, issues a building permit that is contrary to, or in violation of, a local building code. The developer, in reliance on the permit, proceeds with construction only to be served with a stop work order. Municipal estoppel—a doctrine which states that rights may not be conferred upon a municipality which acts in contravention of zoning laws—does not apply in the absence of governmental fraud, misrepresentation, deception or other misconduct on the part of the municipality.

By Albert J. Pirro, Jr.

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