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Erik W. Snipas
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Erik W. Snipas

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2317 Montauk Highway, Bridgehampton, NY 11932

Land Use, Real Estate and Litigation

About Erik W. Snipas

Erik W. Snipas focuses his practice on land use and zoning matters, with a distinctive advantage drawn from his substantial experience as a trial attorney and litigator. Erik’s litigation background gives him leverage in the land use and zoning arena. His proven ability to investigate facts, develop persuasive arguments, and advocate effectively in high-pressure courtroom settings directly translates to his representation of clients before zoning and planning boards, as well as in Article 78 proceedings and code violation cases. His litigation skills enable him to anticipate and address municipal concerns and craft compelling presentations.

Erik is dedicated to leveraging his trial-tested advocacy and strategic thinking to help clients persue variances, special use permits, site plan approvals, and other critical entitlements. His deep understanding of both the legal and practical dimensions of land use matters allows him to deliver effective, results-oriented strategies for a wide range of clients, from large corporations to individual property owners.

Erik currently serves as a member of the Board of Zoning Appeals, and an alternate on the Planning Board for the Village of Lloyd Harbor. The invaluable insight into the decision-making process from a municipal perspective allows Erik to better anticipate the concerns and priorities of municipal boards, giving him the opportunity to craft more effective applications and arguments. With his knowledge of the nuances of local land use regulations and the challenges local boards face, Erik is able to deliver more strategic and practical strategies tailored to his clients’ needs.

Before representing real estate investment trusts (REITs), developers, and property owners in complex land use matters, Erik served as an Assistant District Attorney in the Queens County District Attorney’s Office. In that role, he prosecuted and investigated a broad spectrum of violent and non-violent felony cases, including attempted murder, burglary, robbery, illegal gun possession, assault, and identity theft. Erik first-chaired numerous trials, second-chaired a murder trial, examined witnesses under oath, and handled all aspects of pre-trial and trial litigation, from drafting search warrants and legal briefs to arguing motions and negotiating dispositions.

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, “Ones to Watch,” Land Use & Zoning Law, 2024-2026
•Listed, Long Island Business News, “40 Under Forty,” 2025
•Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, New York Metro Super Lawyers, “Rising Stars,” 2020-2025
•Team Member, a Law360 'Real Estate Practice Group of the Year,' 2023

 

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Areas of Law

  • Real Estate
  • Litigation
  • Other 1
    • Land Use

Practice Details

  • Languages
    Spanish
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Shareholder
    Firm Name
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Experience: Notable Representative Matters: Represented The Swing, Golf Lounge Inc. in obtaining a Special Use Permit, Site Plan Approval,
    parking variance to construct a high-end, members-only, indoor golf simulator in Jericho, New York.
    Represented client Multibr
    s Massapequa TIC Real Estate LLC before the Town of Oyster Bay Town Board
    Zoning Board of Appeals to repurpose the former Hudson's Mill restaurant
    add a drive-through window for use by one of the largest coffee br
    s in the United States
    a multinational chain of ice cream shops.
    Secured approvals for one of the world's largest real estate managers in connection with its application to the Town of Oyster Bay's Planning Advisory Board
    Zoning Board of Appeals for a spec-warehouse.
    Secured a Special Use Permit
    Site Plan Approval to convert a former motel site into a dormitory for college students.
    Secured subdivision approval from the Nassau County Planning Commission
    variances from the Town of Oyster Bay Zoning Board of Appeals for a four-lot subdivision.
    Secured Site Plan Approval from the Village of Oyster Bay Cove Planning Board to construct a new 2-story dwelling with patios
    terraces, in-ground swimming pool, retaining walls,
    other associated site improvements.
    Secured variances from the Village of Lattingtown
    approval from the Nassau County Planning Commission for a lot line adjustment.
    Secured Site Plan Approval
    a parking variance to allow an orthopedics
    sports medicine facility to construct an addition to be used as a surgical room.
    Secured Site Plan Approval for a warehouse
    delivery station in Syosset.
    Represented an educational facility in connection with its application to the City of Glen Cove Planning Board for site plan approval
    to amend an existing special use permit.
    Secured a use variance, area variances,
    site plan approval for a bakery in Glen Cove.
    Secured site plan approval
    sign variances from the Town of Oyster Bay's Zoning Board of Appeals to construct a car dealership.
    The above representations were h
    led by Mr. Snipas prior to his joining Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
    Zoning Board Appearances: In connection with zoning applications, he has appeared before boards in the following municipalities throughout Long Isl
    : City of Glen Cove
    Town of Babylon
    Town of Brookhaven
    Town of East Hampton
    Town of Hempstead
    Town of Huntington
    Town of North Hempstead
    Town of Oyster Bay
    Village of Bayville
    Village of Farmingdale
    Village of Flower Hill
    Village of Hempstead
    Village of Huntington Bay
    Village of Kings Point
    Village of Lattingtown
    Village of Lawrence
    Village of Mill Neck
    Village of Muttontown
    Village of Northport
    Village of Oyster Bay Cove
    Village of Pl
    ome Manor
    Village of Rockville Centre
    Village of The Branch
    Government Experience: Assistant District Attorney, Queens District Attorney's Office, 2014-2017
    Internships: Legal Intern, U.S. Attorney's Office, Central Islip, New York, 2013
    Legal Intern, Office of the New York State Attorney General, 2012
  • Additional Links
    https://www.gtlaw.com/en/professionals/s/snipas-erik-w

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    New York
    U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
    U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
    Memberships

    Professional & Community Involvement

    •Member, Village of Lloyd Harbor’s Board of Zoning Appeals, 2025
    •Alternate, Village of Lloyd Harbor’s Planning Board, 2025
    •Alternate, Village of Lloyd Harbor’s Board of Zoning Appeals, 2024
    •Member, Nassau County Bar Association, 2019-Present
    •Co-Vice Chair, Municipal Law and Land Use Committee, 2023-Present
    •Inspector of Elections, Lloyd Neck Estates, 2021-2022
    •Member, Assistant District Attorney’s Association of Queens, 2015- Present
    •Member, Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce, 2021-Present
    •Coach, St. John’s University School of Law, 2017-2022

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    St. John's University School of Law
    J.D.
    Other Education
    St. John's University
    B.S.

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    Erik W. Snipas speaks Spanish.
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    Erik W. Snipas attended St. John's University School of Law.
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