Brian Christopher Doyle

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Biography

Brian C. Doyle, Co-Managing Shareholder of Greenberg Traurig’s Long Island office, represents clients in real estate transactions, land use applications and litigated matters related to municipal determinations, construction, business and broker disputes, easements and adverse possession claims. In 2023, Brian was appointed to the New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct. For many years, Brian chaired the Suffolk County Bar Association’s East End Committee and, later, was a member of its Judicial Screening Committee. Prior to entering private practice, Brian served as an Assistant District Attorney in Suffolk County.

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Listed, Long Island Business News, “Long Island Business Influencers: Law,” 2025
•Team Member, a Law360 “Real Estate Practice Group of the Year,” 2023
•Recipient, Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office, “Outstanding Prosecutor Award,” 2001
•Rated, AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0

Areas of Practice (3)

  • Real Estate
  • Real Estate Litigation
  • Litigation

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, B.A., Political Science, 1997
Law School Attended:
Wake Forest University School of Law, J.D., Moot Court Board, 1999-2000; Most Outstanding Trial Advocate, 2000, 2000
Year of First Admission:
2000
Admission:
2001, New York; 2018, North Carolina; U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
Memberships:

Professional & Community Involvement

•Member, New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct, 2023-Present
•Member, New York State Bar Association, 2014-2022
•Member, Suffolk County Bar Association, 2002-2025
•Member, Judicial Screening Committee, 2015-2017
•Former Chair, East End Committee, 2003-2009
•Special Award of Recognition, Suffolk County Bar Association, 2011
•Board of Directors, East Hampton Business Alliance, 2017-2020
•Treasurer, Friends of the East End Regional Intervention Court, 2005-2021

Reported Cases:
Experience: Representative Matters: Obtained injunction and attorneys' fee award against municipality in action challenging municipality's planned closure of local airport.; Won dismissal of breach of contract action arising out of right of first refusal to purchase local restaurant.; Won summary judgment in ejectment action on behalf of real estate investment company.; Successfully represented an oceanfront homeowner against a municipal board's attempt to landmark his home.; Represented applicants before the North Haven Village Board related to the subdivision, revegetation and redevelopment of a residential parcel overlooking Noyack Bay.; Represented applicants before North Haven's Village Board related to the applicants' construction of a revetment and revegetation of a parcel overlooking Noyack Bay.; Obtained the dismissal of claims brought against a Fortune 500 Company related to its temporary storage of motor vehicles damaged by Hurricane Sandy on farmland regulated by Suffolk County.; Obtained the dismissal of claims brought against a Fortune 500 Company related to its rental of a furniture showroom in Westchester County.; Obtained a determination annulling North Haven's prohibition against the construction of docks along its western shoreline.; Obtained an order restraining and enjoining a municipality and several charitable organizations seeking to relocate a dilapidated home to a vacant lot next door to his client without the benefit of permits.; Obtained a mandatory injunction permitting Montauk homeowners to prune trees and other vegetation on a neighbor's land in order to preserve their view of the Atlantic Ocean.; Obtained the dismissal of claims brought against Montauk homeowners challenging the height of their newly constructed home and its alleged interference with a neighbor's view of the Atlantic Ocean.; Obtained a mandatory injunction and, later, a judgment permitting homeowners to travel a right of way to their home overlooking Long Island Sound.; Obtained the dismissal of claims brought against a contractor by its subcontractor related to the construction of an oceanfront home in Water Mill.; Obtained the dismissal of claims brought against a Southampton condominium owner related to the renovation and expansion of his unit.; Obtained a trial verdict against a defaulting purchaser of waterfront real estate in Southampton.; Obtained an arbitration award dismissing claims against and awarding damages to a contractor related to its renovation of a home in Southampton.; Represented homeowners before the Sagaponack Village Zoning Board of Appeals and Architectural and Historic Review Board in the reconstruction of their oceanfront home.; Represented homeowners before the Sagaponack Village Zoning Board of Appeals and Architectural and Historic Review Board in the preservation of a home and further development of a parcel in Sagaponack's Historic District.; Represented applicants before the Sagaponack Village Board related to their proposed subdivision of a fifty-acre oceanfront parcel.; The above representations were handled by Mr. Doyle prior to his joining Greenberg Traurig, LLP.; Government Experience: Assistant District Attorney, Suffolk County District Attorney's Office, 2000-2002
ISLN:
916093875

Peer Reviews

5.0/5.0 (8 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge
  • Legal Knowledge

    5.0/5.0
  • Analytical Capability

    5.0/5.0
  • Judgment

    5.0/5.0
  • Communication

    5.0/5.0
  • Legal Experience

    4.9/5.0
  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 05/12/11 in Contracts

    Brian C. Doyle is an excellent man and attorney.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 05/05/11 in Criminal Law

    Mr. Doyle has appeared before me on numerous occasions. He is a bright, articulate young man and an extremely effective advocate. He enjoys an outstanding reputation among his peers and before this court.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 04/21/11 in Criminal Law

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 04/19/11 in Litigation

    Excellent lawyer. Excellent communication skills. Very good writer. Demonstrated ability to bring in business and keep clients coming back. Leader among his peers as chair of bar association's east end committee.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Other Law Firm Position on 04/04/11 in Criminal Defense

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 04/04/11 in Civil Litigation

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 04/04/11 in Litigation

  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 04/18/11 in Litigation

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