Article 78 Proceedings

When a decision made by an official of state or local government is adverse to your interests, you may have the option to seek relief under Article 78 of the CPLR. Through an Article 78 proceeding, you can seek judicial review from a governmental agency's decision.

I am Harold A. Steuerwald, an experienced Article 78 proceedings attorney who previously served as counsel to the zoning board of appeals during my tenure as a Deputy Town Attorney for the Town of Brookhaven. As counsel to the zoning board of appeals, I defended Article 78 proceedings commenced against the board challenging residential and commercial land use determinations, drafted zoning board decisions, and attended public hearings. I now bring those years of experience in handling Article 78 proceedings on behalf of my clients.

If you have been denied a zoning variance or special permit by the zoning board of appeals or have received an adverse determination by the planning board involving residential or commercial land use issues, you must take action promptly in order to preserve your rights. An Article 78 proceeding must generally be brought within a short period of time after the challenged decision is issued, sometimes as little as 30 days but no more than four months.

From my office in Bellport, New York, I represent individuals throughout Suffolk County and the state of New York in Article 78 proceedings. To discuss your case, please contact my office at 631-286-0800.