Kathleen M. Bennett

Kathleen practices in the areas of environmental and property law. She has over 10 years experience in land use matters including site plan review, special permit review, variances, subdivisions and annexation.

Kathleen also has extensive knowledge of the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA). She has represented both municipalities and project sponsors on a range of projects from small (residential) to large (commercial/institutional).

Kathleen also has particular experience in land use and SEQRA litigation and has been involved in a number of Article 78 proceedings. She has represented municipalities in connection with SEQRA compliance and in defense of Article 78 proceedings challenging certain actions of these municipalities (involving, for example, the expansion of municipal offices).

In addition to land use matters, Kathleen has worked on matters involving state and federal regulatory compliance issues, particularly in the areas of wetlands, historic preservation, and storm water management.

Kathleen also has extensive experience in property tax assessment defense and litigation on behalf of municipalities and school districts. She has addressed valuation issues associated with all types of property including private residences, private lakes and lodges, reservoirs, mining operations, commercial rental property and businesses, a wide variety of industrial and manufacturing facilities and utility properties.