Strategic Land Use Litigation
When a municipal board denies a permit without a sound legal basis or a neighborhood group attempts to block your progress through litigation, your project’s survival depends on a decisive legal response. Land use litigation requires a specialized understanding of both administrative law and trial practice. Telisky Law provides the sophisticated advocacy needed to navigate these disputes, from challenging arbitrary denials to defending approved site plans in court. Trevor Telisky ensures that your investment is protected against bureaucratic overreach and third-party interference.
Defending Your Right to Build & Develop
Securing a permit is only half the battle. When a municipal board denies an application without merit, or a neighborhood group files a lawsuit to halt your progress, you need a litigator who specializes in the “courtroom side” of real estate. Telisky Law provides representation in Article 78 proceedings and zoning appeals, ensuring that local politics don’t stand in the way of your legal property rights. Trevor Telisky bridges the gap between a stalled project and a court-ordered path forward. Our Litigation Practice includes:
Article 78 Proceedings
Challenging arbitrary or capricious decisions made by Planning Boards, Zoning Boards, and Town Councils.
Zoning Appeals
Representing owners in court to overturn denied variances or special use permits.
Defense of Approved Projects
Intervening to defend your project when third parties or neighbors sue to revoke your municipal approvals.
Regulatory Takings & Constitutional Claims
Seeking relief when municipal regulations deprive you of the reasonable use of your land.
Enforcement Actions
Defending property owners against alleged zoning violations and municipal citations.
FAQs
What is an Article 78 proceeding?
In New York, an Article 78 is the primary legal tool used to challenge a decision made by a government body or official. If a board denies your project for reasons that aren’t supported by the law or the evidence provided, we ask the court to step in and vacate that decision.
Can a neighbor really stop my project after the Board has already approved it?
Unfortunately, yes. Neighbors can file a lawsuit to challenge the board’s approval. When this happens, you cannot move forward until the litigation is resolved. I represent developers and owners as “intervenors” in these cases to defend the approval and get the project back on track as quickly as possible.
Protect Your Development Rights
When municipal boards or third parties threaten your development, decisive legal action is essential. Contact Telisky Law to discuss land use and zoning litigation strategies that protect your permits, investments, and right to build.