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
