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Jared A. Kasschau

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“My work involves counseling clients in numerous sectors on a wide range of issues that are often complex. It is a rewarding experience helping clients find the right solution that best meets their objectives.”
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Jared has extensive experience as a litigator in private practice and the public sector, providing him with unique insights into the challenges facing organizations, municipal governments and agencies. He most recently served as Nassau County Attorney, a position he was nominated to and confirmed for by the Nassau County Legislature. In this role, Jared served as Chief Legal Officer for the county, overseeing the work of 55 attorneys, six special investigators and 24 staff spread across five bureaus. During his tenure with Nassau County, Jared and his team represented the county’s interests in numerous large real estate transactions and infrastructure projects, including redevelopment of Nassau County Coliseum, the Long Island Railroad’s Third Track Project and the Bay Park Conveyance project. He also served as lead strategist and negotiator in the resolution of a 14-year-long fair housing lawsuit.

Jared focuses his practice on a range of commercial matters, including corporate, commercial real estate and litigation work. He has experience in matters including partnership disputes and derivative actions, real estate, employment and regulatory and compliance issues. He has also handled cases involving ownership contests involving closely held businesses, derivative actions, dissolution proceedings and claims against condominium boards.

Jared also focuses on the representation of local municipalities and agencies, providing effective counsel in zoning and land-use matters, taxpayer lawsuits, civil rights claims, employment matters, union negotiations and Article 78 proceedings. He is a former deputy village attorney for Rockville Centre, New York.

Jared also has extensive experience in New York State Election and Campaign Finance Law, providing advice and counsel to political leaders, candidates, and committees in special proceedings at trial and on appeal in both federal and state courts.

RECENT PUBLICATIONS + SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

  • “Civil Rights Law 50-a Repeal,” Nassau Lawyer, Journal of Nassau County Bar Association
  • “New law requires online posting of documents 24 hours before discussion at open meetings,” On Board, newsletter of the New York State School Boards Association, November 2021
  • Lead strategist and negotiator in landmark fair housing lawsuit resulting in favorable settlement of 14-year litigation against the County.
  • Provided legal advice and counsel in support of major County projects including the Nassau Coliseum, LIRR Third Track, and Bay Park Conveyance Projects.
  • Successfully settled longstanding litigation between the County and two villages in relation to wastewater disposal and sewage treatment plants.
  • Represented and defended sanitary district in a taxpayer lawsuit brought pursuant to GML § 51. Successfully argued against and obtained denial of taxpayers’ order to show cause seeking temporary and preliminary and injunctive relief. Won summary judgment in favor of special district dismissing taxpayer claims.
  • Co-counsel for defendant purchaser of licensed home health care services agency valued in excess of $13,500,000 in heavily litigated derivative lawsuit.
  • Obtained trial verdict in favor of commercial condominium unit owner against condominium board of managers for, among other things, their failure to timely make repairs to common elements and awarded judgment in excess of $100,000 for lost rental income, expenses, etc.
  • Represented and counseled one of the nation’s largest REITs in an Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) compliance investigation involving more than 30 shopping centers throughout New York.
  • Represented and counseled private commercial real estate investment and management firm in defense of private lawsuit brought under Title III of the ADA.
  • Won summary judgment in favor of commercial condominium unit owner in lawsuit brought by condominium board of managers for common charges based on improper special assessment.
  • Represented and counseled a global broker and commercial advisor for the energy and ocean transportation industries in lawsuit against former employee and international defendants for breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, and other related causes of action pertaining to the development of solar power projects with an estimated aggregate value of $300,000,000.
  • Represented and counseled commercial real estate lender in action for a deficiency judgment against personal guarantors.
  • Represented and counseled minority shareholder in hybrid dissolution proceeding/derivative action involving a retail clothing and footwear franchise operating at 28 locations (commonly owned, by related entities) with net sales of over $100,000,000.
  • Represented and defended paper manufacturer in lawsuit brought by sublandlord for restoration and repair of commercial/industrial property.
  • Successfully represented exclusive distributor in lawsuit against foreign manufacturer and distributor for breach of contract, unjust enrichment, tortious interference with contract, and other related causes of action based on their surreptitious efforts to market and sell restricted products within the United States.
  • Successfully represented councilwoman, at trial and on appeal, in a special proceeding to review and challenge the results of the county Board of Elections’ canvass and re-canvass of certain absentee ballots cast during the general election.
  • Successfully defended political committee and its leadership against complaint brought before the New York State Board of Elections alleging violations of New York State campaign finance laws.
  • Won summary judgment in favor of special district in taxpayer lawsuit brought pursuant to Section 51 of the General Municipal Law.
  • Successfully represented more than 25 voters in both Election Law and Article 78 proceedings brought against a County Board of Elections that prevented the Board of Elections from erroneously cancelling the voters’ registration and protected against their disenfranchisement.

Professional and Civic

  • Nassau County Board of Ethics, member, 2018 – Present
  • The County Attorneys’ Association of New York, Director, 2020 – Present
  • Nassau County Bar Association, member
  • New York State Bar Association, member

Recognition

  • Top Lawyers of Long Island, Herald Community Newspapers, 2021
  • New York Super Lawyers, New York Metro Rising Star, 2013-2016

Legal Practices

Business and Commercial Litigation
Commercial Real Estate
Government Compliance and Investigations

Industry Teams

Blockchain and Digital Assets
Municipalities and Local Agencies
Real Estate Developers

New York

U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit

U.S. District Court, New York - Eastern District

U.S. District Court, New York - Southern District

Brooklyn Law School

JD
2005

Lehigh University

BA
2001
Long Island, NY Office
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■ Areas of Expertise

Business and Commercial Litigation Legal Practice
Commercial Real Estate Legal Practice
Government Compliance and Investigations Legal Practice
Blockchain and Digital Assets Industry Team
Municipalities and Local Agencies Industry Team
Real Estate Developers Industry Team

■ Profile

Jared has extensive experience as a litigator in private practice and the public sector, providing him with unique insights into the challenges facing organizations, municipal governments and agencies. He most recently served as Nassau County Attorney, a position he was nominated to and confirmed for by the Nassau County Legislature. In this role, Jared served as Chief Legal Officer for the county, overseeing the work of 55 attorneys, six special investigators and 24 staff spread across five bureaus. During his tenure with Nassau County, Jared and his team represented the county’s interests in numerous large real estate transactions and infrastructure projects, including redevelopment of Nassau County Coliseum, the Long Island Railroad’s Third Track Project and the Bay Park Conveyance project. He also served as lead strategist and negotiator in the resolution of a 14-year-long fair housing lawsuit.

Jared focuses his practice on a range of commercial matters, including corporate, commercial real estate and litigation work. He has experience in matters including partnership disputes and derivative actions, real estate, employment and regulatory and compliance issues. He has also handled cases involving ownership contests involving closely held businesses, derivative actions, dissolution proceedings and claims against condominium boards.

Jared also focuses on the representation of local municipalities and agencies, providing effective counsel in zoning and land-use matters, taxpayer lawsuits, civil rights claims, employment matters, union negotiations and Article 78 proceedings. He is a former deputy village attorney for Rockville Centre, New York.

Jared also has extensive experience in New York State Election and Campaign Finance Law, providing advice and counsel to political leaders, candidates, and committees in special proceedings at trial and on appeal in both federal and state courts.

RECENT PUBLICATIONS + SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

  • “Civil Rights Law 50-a Repeal,” Nassau Lawyer, Journal of Nassau County Bar Association
  • “New law requires online posting of documents 24 hours before discussion at open meetings,” On Board, newsletter of the New York State School Boards Association, November 2021

■ Representative Matters

  • Lead strategist and negotiator in landmark fair housing lawsuit resulting in favorable settlement of 14-year litigation against the County.
  • Provided legal advice and counsel in support of major County projects including the Nassau Coliseum, LIRR Third Track, and Bay Park Conveyance Projects.
  • Successfully settled longstanding litigation between the County and two villages in relation to wastewater disposal and sewage treatment plants.
  • Represented and defended sanitary district in a taxpayer lawsuit brought pursuant to GML § 51. Successfully argued against and obtained denial of taxpayers’ order to show cause seeking temporary and preliminary and injunctive relief. Won summary judgment in favor of special district dismissing taxpayer claims.
  • Co-counsel for defendant purchaser of licensed home health care services agency valued in excess of $13,500,000 in heavily litigated derivative lawsuit.
  • Obtained trial verdict in favor of commercial condominium unit owner against condominium board of managers for, among other things, their failure to timely make repairs to common elements and awarded judgment in excess of $100,000 for lost rental income, expenses, etc.
  • Represented and counseled one of the nation’s largest REITs in an Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) compliance investigation involving more than 30 shopping centers throughout New York.
  • Represented and counseled private commercial real estate investment and management firm in defense of private lawsuit brought under Title III of the ADA.
  • Won summary judgment in favor of commercial condominium unit owner in lawsuit brought by condominium board of managers for common charges based on improper special assessment.
  • Represented and counseled a global broker and commercial advisor for the energy and ocean transportation industries in lawsuit against former employee and international defendants for breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, and other related causes of action pertaining to the development of solar power projects with an estimated aggregate value of $300,000,000.
  • Represented and counseled commercial real estate lender in action for a deficiency judgment against personal guarantors.
  • Represented and counseled minority shareholder in hybrid dissolution proceeding/derivative action involving a retail clothing and footwear franchise operating at 28 locations (commonly owned, by related entities) with net sales of over $100,000,000.
  • Represented and defended paper manufacturer in lawsuit brought by sublandlord for restoration and repair of commercial/industrial property.
  • Successfully represented exclusive distributor in lawsuit against foreign manufacturer and distributor for breach of contract, unjust enrichment, tortious interference with contract, and other related causes of action based on their surreptitious efforts to market and sell restricted products within the United States.
  • Successfully represented councilwoman, at trial and on appeal, in a special proceeding to review and challenge the results of the county Board of Elections’ canvass and re-canvass of certain absentee ballots cast during the general election.
  • Successfully defended political committee and its leadership against complaint brought before the New York State Board of Elections alleging violations of New York State campaign finance laws.
  • Won summary judgment in favor of special district in taxpayer lawsuit brought pursuant to Section 51 of the General Municipal Law.
  • Successfully represented more than 25 voters in both Election Law and Article 78 proceedings brought against a County Board of Elections that prevented the Board of Elections from erroneously cancelling the voters’ registration and protected against their disenfranchisement.

■ Professional and Civic

  • Nassau County Board of Ethics, member, 2018 – Present
  • The County Attorneys’ Association of New York, Director, 2020 – Present
  • Nassau County Bar Association, member
  • New York State Bar Association, member

■ Admissions

  • Top Lawyers of Long Island, Herald Community Newspapers, 2021
  • New York Super Lawyers, New York Metro Rising Star, 2013-2016

■ Education

Brooklyn Law School
 ,JD
 ,2005
Lehigh University
 ,BA
 ,2001

Harris Beach and its subsidiaries provide a full range of legal and professional services for clients across New York state, as well as nationally and internationally. Harris Beach is among the country’s top law firms as ranked by The National Law Journal and is among the BTI Elite law firms based on in-depth interviews of more than 600 corporate counsel at the world’s largest and most influential companies. Our clients include Fortune 100 corporations, privately-held companies, emerging businesses, public sector entities, not-for-profit organizations and individuals. Principal industries we represent include education, energy, financial, food and beverage, health care, insurance, manufacturing, medical and life sciences, real estate developers, and state and local governments and authorities.

Industry Teams
Automotive and Vehicle Dealerships
Cannabis
Construction and Surety
Educational Institutions Higher Ed
Educational Institutions K-12
EMS and Fire Protection Providers
Energy
Financial Institutions and Capital Markets
Food and Beverage
Health Care
Industrial and Consumer Manufacturing
Medical and Life Sciences
Municipalities and Local Agencies
Nanotechnology
Photonics
Racing and Gaming
Real Estate Developers
Science and Technology
Telecommunications and Media
Unmanned Aircraft Systems
USA Collegiate Sports
Veterinary Medicine

Practices
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Appellate
Business and Commercial Litigation
Collection Law
Commercial Real Estate
Corporate
Cybersecurity Protection and Response
Diversity Compliance
E-Discovery (e-infoSM)
Employee Benefits
Employment Litigation
Environmental Law
Financial Restructuring, Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights
Government Compliance and Investigations
Health Law
Immigration Law
Insurance Coverage
Intellectual Property Law
International Trade Law
Internet Law
Labor and Employment Law
Mass Torts and Industry-Wide Litigation
New Markets Tax Credit
Patent, Trademark and Copyright Law
Product Liability and Comprehensive General Liability
Public Finance and Economic Development
Real Property Valuation Litigation
Residential Real Estate
Sports Law
Tax Law
White Collar Crime
Wills, Trusts and Estates

Consulting Services
HB Solutions LLC
Collegiate Sports Compliance
Data Privacy and Cybersecurity
Economic Development and Public Affairs
Educational Institution Assistance
EMRG® (E-Discovery Management Resources Group)
Energy
Health and Human Services
Human Resources
Information Technology
Marketing and Communication Services
Municipal and Local Agency Assistance

HB Cornerstone LLC
Owner Representation
Design Services
Facilities Consulting
Move Management

Caetra.io
CyMetric (Cybersecurity Regulation Compliance Software)

Offices throughout New York:

Albany
677 Broadway
Albany, NY 12207
518-427-9700

Buffalo
726 Exchange Street
Buffalo, NY 14210
716-200-5050

Ithaca
119 East Seneca Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
607-273-6444

Long Island
333 Earle Ovington Boulevard
Uniondale, NY 11553
516-880-8484

New York City
100 Wall Street
New York, NY 10005
212-687-0100

Rochester
99 Garnsey Road
Pittsford, NY 14534
585-419-8800

Saratoga Springs
513 Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
518-587-0551

Syracuse
333 West Washington Street
Syracuse, NY 13202
315-423-7100

White Plains
445 Hamilton Avenue
White Plains, NY 10601
914-683-1200

Offices also in:

New Haven, CT
195 Church Street
New Haven, CT 06510
203-784-3159

Newark, NJ
One Gateway Center
Newark, NJ 07102
973-848-1244

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