Land Use and Zoning Law

Every Town and Village on the East End of Long Island has strict and detailed land use codes that change almost as often as the weather. From Southampton to Montauk and everything in between, the Adam Miller Group has relationships and insights that are invaluable. These relationships and the ability to formulate a well-run team serve our clients well. They are the secret sauce for successful zoning applications.

More than any other area of the law, Land Use and Zoning is one where success often depends as much on an advocate’s local reputation and credibility as it does on knowledge of intricate codes and statutes.

At the Adam Miller Group, our team of attorneys not only has deep knowledge of local laws and codes, but some of our attorneys have even served as counsel to many of the local Boards and Villages. Denise Schoen has served as an attorney for both the Town of East Hampton and the Village of Sag Harbor and has written some of the very laws the Boards are charged to enforce. Jameson McWilliams, our newest partner, served as Assistant Town Attorney for the Town of East Hampton. During her tenure there she represented the Architectural Review Board, then the Planning Board, and also provided guidance to the Zoning Board of Appeals as well as the Town Board. 

Attorneys Adam Miller, Denise Schoen, Brian Locascio and Jameson McWilliams each represent clients in all of our local municipalities on the East End. Our focus is to provide clients with practical solutions for land use and zoning issues and to obtain the most expeditious and favorable results for them.

Our legal work often includes an analysis of the zoning limitations that may impact or be advantageous to the development of a subject property. The brokers also seek our guidance and refer work to our land use team to discover potential opportunities the property has to offer for a new owner, thus unlocking value that may not have been obvious without knowledge of the applicable zoning code. blend guided moments, open exploration, and space to reflect—so the experience feels both focused and fluid.