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Robert Murray
D: (716) 200-5180  
bmurray@harrisbeach.com

Robert G. Murray

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(716) 200-5180
  bmurray@harrisbeach.com
  • Inflation Reduction Act to Energize Renewables and Energy Transition Projects
  • Celebrating Resilience at the Urban League of Buffalo Annual Gala
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Representative Matters
Professional and Civic
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Admissions
Education
Location
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Bob serves as the managing partner of the Buffalo office.  He focuses on commercial real estate development, and municipal, industrial development and environmental law.  Bob represents real estate developers, municipal entities, and companies in financing, leasing, and other matters related to real estate development/expansion and has extensive experience with the New York State Brownfield Cleanup Program.  He focuses on structured financings involving straight-lease transactions and bond transactions involving industrial development agencies and has significant knowledge and experience in working with these programs and the overlay of other local, state and federal benefits. His practice also includes counseling clients on the State Environmental Quality Review Act with respect to land use issues.

Prior to entering the legal profession, Bob served as an environmental specialist for the federal government with respect to public and private projects affecting wetlands, dredge spoil contaminants, and endangered and threatened species.

Representative Matters

  • Represented an Erie County Local Development Corporation in a multi-million dollar brownfield site acquisition and remediation project to transform a component part of the former historical Bethlehem Steel Corporation facility located in Lackawanna, New York.

Professional and Civic

  • Buffalo Niagara Partnership, member, Development Advisory Council
  • Erie County Bar Association, Member
  • National Association of Industrial & Office Properties, Upstate New York Chapter, Member of the Board
  • New York State Bar Association, Member
  • New York State Economic Development Council, Member

Recognition

  • Best Lawyers, Municipal Law, since 2021
  • Best Lawyers, Public Finance Law, since 2013
  • The Daily Record, Selected as one of Buffalo’s Up and Coming Attorneys, 2005
  • Buffalo Business First and Buffalo Law Journal, Buffalo’s Who’s Who in Law, 2012

Legal Practices

Commercial Real Estate
Environmental
Public Finance and Economic Development

Industry Teams

Municipalities and Local Agencies
Real Estate Developers
Science and Technology

Admissions

New York

State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law

JD 
2000
cum laude

State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry

MS 
1992

St. Lawrence University

BA 
1989

Location

Buffalo, NY Office
Insights
September 2, 2022

Inflation Reduction Act to Energize Renewables and Energy Transition Projects

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (the “IRA”), signed by President Biden into law on August 16, promises to further invigorate an already
April 2, 2020

NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Issues COVID-19 Guidance on Environmental Cleanups and Brownfields

With the deepening of the COVID-19 crisis, the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (“DEC”) has issued guidance addressing “numerous
June 7, 2019

Treasury Releases Second Round of Proposed Opportunity Zones Regulations

On April 17, 2019, the Treasury released long-awaited additional regulations and guidance with respect to Section 1400Z-2 of the Internal Re
January 7, 2019

Amendments to State Environmental Quality Review Regulations Became Effective January 1

To ensure that New York state agencies and local governments can meaningfully assess the environmental impact of proposed projects, the Stat
December 18, 2018

New York State Authorities Budget Office Issues Regulations Governing Financial Assistance Processes of Industrial Development Agencies

This month, the Authorities Budget Office issued regulations to increase the accountability, and to improve the efficiency and transparency,
October 24, 2018

IRS Issues Proposed Regulations and Guidance on Opportunity Zones

On October 19, the IRS and Treasury Department issued long-awaited proposed regulations, Revenue Ruling 2018-29 (the “Revenue Ruling”), and
News
November 16, 2022

Celebrating Resilience at the Urban League of Buffalo Annual Gala

Leaders from across the Buffalo-Niagara area gathered at the sold-out gala at the Buffalo Convention Center to demonstrate the community’s “
August 15, 2018

63 Harris Beach Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers® List

A total of 63 attorneys from Harris Beach PLLC have made the 2019 edition of The Best Lawyers in America, the oldest guide of its kind in th
Events
July 13, 2020

Bob Murray and FL Gorman Presenting During Buffalo Niagara Partnership Development Advisory Council Meeting

FL Gorman and Bob Murray will be presenting to the Developers Advisory Council of Buffalo Niagara Partnership. Bob will give members an upda
August 28, 2019

Robert G. Murray and Rachel Baranello Speaking at NYSEDC IDA Academy

The New York State Economic Development Council will host their IDA Academy on September 10.  Bob will speak during the session at the event
October 24, 2018

Robert Murray Presenting at Center for Creative Land Use Recycling Conference

The “Igniting Revitalization through Land ReUse” program brings together redevelopment practitioners to connect and share essential informat
October 4, 2018

Harris Beach Sponsor of Congress for New Urbanism

The conference will focus on “new town” and emerging transit corridors in Amherst.  The conference will start in Williamsville, a 200 year o
September 4, 2018

FL Gorman, Bob Murray, Brendan Palfreyman, Tristan Hujer, Chris Milne, Julie Marshall Presenting at ISKINY Annual Meeting

The “Off-Piste Counsel for On-Piste Issues” seminar will enable ski operators to learn about a broad spectrum of opportunities that can opti
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All Insights, All Publications, Legal Alert |
 September 2, 2022
Inflation Reduction Act to Energize Renewables and Energy Transition Projects
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (the “IRA”), signed by President Biden into law on August 16, promises to further invigorate an already ...read more
All Insights, All Publications, Covid-19, Legal Alert |
 April 2, 2020
NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Issues COVID-19 Guidance on Environmental Cleanups and Brownfields
With the deepening of the COVID-19 crisis, the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (“DEC”) has issued guidance addressing “numerous...read more
All Insights, All Publications, Legal Alert |
 June 7, 2019
Treasury Releases Second Round of Proposed Opportunity Zones Regulations
On April 17, 2019, the Treasury released long-awaited additional regulations and guidance with respect to Section 1400Z-2 of the Internal Re...read more
All Insights, All Publications, Legal Alert |
 January 7, 2019
Amendments to State Environmental Quality Review Regulations Became Effective January 1
To ensure that New York state agencies and local governments can meaningfully assess the environmental impact of proposed projects, the Stat...read more
All Insights, All Publications, Legal Alert |
 December 18, 2018
New York State Authorities Budget Office Issues Regulations Governing Financial Assistance Processes of Industrial Development Agencies
This month, the Authorities Budget Office issued regulations to increase the accountability, and to improve the efficiency and transparency,...read more
All Insights, All Publications, Legal Alert |
 October 24, 2018
IRS Issues Proposed Regulations and Guidance on Opportunity Zones
On October 19, the IRS and Treasury Department issued long-awaited proposed regulations, Revenue Ruling 2018-29 (the “Revenue Ruling”), and ...read more
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Robert G. Murray

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D: (716) 200-5180
Buffalo, NY Office
Robert Murray
https://www.harrisbeach.com/people/murray-robert-g/

■ Areas of Expertise

Legal Practices

Commercial Real Estate Legal Practice
Environmental Legal Practice
Public Finance and Economic Development Legal Practice

Industry Teams

Municipalities and Local Agencies Industry Team
Real Estate Developers Industry Team
Science and Technology Industry Team

■ Profile

Bob serves as the managing partner of the Buffalo office.  He focuses on commercial real estate development, and municipal, industrial development and environmental law.  Bob represents real estate developers, municipal entities, and companies in financing, leasing, and other matters related to real estate development/expansion and has extensive experience with the New York State Brownfield Cleanup Program.  He focuses on structured financings involving straight-lease transactions and bond transactions involving industrial development agencies and has significant knowledge and experience in working with these programs and the overlay of other local, state and federal benefits. His practice also includes counseling clients on the State Environmental Quality Review Act with respect to land use issues.

Prior to entering the legal profession, Bob served as an environmental specialist for the federal government with respect to public and private projects affecting wetlands, dredge spoil contaminants, and endangered and threatened species.

■ Representative Matters

  • Represented an Erie County Local Development Corporation in a multi-million dollar brownfield site acquisition and remediation project to transform a component part of the former historical Bethlehem Steel Corporation facility located in Lackawanna, New York.

■ Professional and Civic

  • Buffalo Niagara Partnership, member, Development Advisory Council
  • Erie County Bar Association, Member
  • National Association of Industrial & Office Properties, Upstate New York Chapter, Member of the Board
  • New York State Bar Association, Member
  • New York State Economic Development Council, Member

■ Admissions

  • Best Lawyers, Municipal Law, since 2021
  • Best Lawyers, Public Finance Law, since 2013
  • The Daily Record, Selected as one of Buffalo’s Up and Coming Attorneys, 2005
  • Buffalo Business First and Buffalo Law Journal, Buffalo’s Who’s Who in Law, 2012

■ Education

State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law
 ,JD
 ,2000
 ,cum laude
State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry
 ,MS
 ,1992
St. Lawrence University
 ,BA
 ,1989

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
Blockchain and Digital Assets 
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
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Collection Law
Commercial Real Estate
Corporate
Cybersecurity Protection and Response
Diversity Compliance
E-Discovery (e-infoSM)
Employee Benefits
Employment Litigation
Environmental Law
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)
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
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Patent, Trademark and Copyright Law
Product Liability and Comprehensive General Liability
Public Finance and Economic Development
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Residential Real Estate
Tax Law
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Wills, Trusts and Estates

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Municipal and Local Agency Assistance

HB Cornerstone LLC
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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

Washington, DC
800-685-1429

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