M U N I C I P A L   L A N D    U S E   A N D    E N V I R O N M E N T A L

Representation of both municipal clients and developers to assist in navigating the regulatory maze of approvals through local land use and state environmental regulations.

R E S I D E N T I A L    A N D   C O M M E R C I A L    R E A L    E S T A T E

Representation in all phases of real estate transactions from single family home purchase through the acquisition and financing of large scale commercial development projects.

B A N K I N G   A N D   S E C U R E D   L E N D I N G

Represents banks, credit unions and other lenders in all aspects of residential and commercial lending.

MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS:

Professional:
Dutchess County Bar Association
New York State Bar Association (Municipal Law Section and Corporate Counsel Section)

Civic:
Member of the Institutional Review Board for Vassar College
Member of the Board of Lutheran Care Network (2000-2017)
Member of the Board of Counselors of the Children's Home of Poughkeepsie (2009-2011)
Member of the Board of Directors of the Children's Home of Poughkeepsie (2011-2016)
Member of the Board of Directors of the New Horizons Foundation (2010-2016)
Former Board Member of Rehab Programs, Inc.
Former Vice President of the Arlington Rowing Association

Rich lives in Pleasant Valley with his wife, Barbara.

Bar Admissions:
New York, 1985
U.S. District Court Southern District of New York, 1985
U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York, 1985

Education:
Pace University School of Law, White Plains, New York
   J.D. - 1984
Seton Hall University
   B.S., B.A. - 1976

Pro Bono Activities:
Member of Institutional Review Board for Vassar College
Member of the Board of Lutheran Care Network, 2000 - 2017
Member of the Board of Directors of the New Horizons Foundation, 2010 - 2016