Daniel G. Egers

Daniel G. Egers: Attorney with Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Biography

Daniel G. Egers represents developers, institutions, and nonprofit organizations before the New York City Council, City Planning Commission, Board of Standards and Appeals, and Landmarks Preservation Commission. He represents clients in a variety of New York land use and zoning matters, including re-zonings, special permits, variances, designations and alterations of landmarked buildings, and air rights transactions. He also has experience in New York City and State government.

Concentrations

•Counsels many of New York City's leading developers, institutions and nonprofit organizations
•Seeks changes of zoning districts, amendments to the Zoning Resolution, variances, special permits, permission to alter landmarked buildings, and interpretations of the Zoning Resolution
•Air Rights Transactions
•Working with government agencies regarding dispositions, licenses, and contracts

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Team Member, Chambers & Partners USA Real Estate Law Firm of the Year, 2013, 2017-2018 and 2022
•Team Member, City & State, 'Top 50 NYC Lobbyists,' 2021
•Listed, City & State, Real Estate/Construction, 40 Under 40, 2021
•Team Member, a U.S. News - Best Lawyers, 'Law Firm of the Year' in Real Estate Law, 2015
•Team Member, a Law360 'Real Estate Practice Group of the Year,' 2013, 2015, 2022, and 2023
•Team Member, The Legal 500 United States, 'Top Tier' Firm in Real Estate, 2013 and 2014
•Recipient, Pro Bono Service Award, New York State Family Court, 2016
•Recipient, 'Emerald Award,' Queens Coalition for Parks and Green Spaces, 2010
•Selected, Queens Courier 'Star of Queens,' 2008

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Areas of Practice (3)

  • Land Use
  • Real Estate
  • Government Law & Policy

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Georgetown University, B.S., magna cum laude; Recipient, Peter F. Krogh Scholar Award; Selected, John Carroll Scholar, 2006; University of Oxford, Mansfield College
Law School Attended:
Columbia University School of Law, J.D., Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar; Cornell Law School, Dean's List, 2007-2008, 2010
Year of First Admission:
2010
Admission:
2010, New Jersey; 2011, New York
Memberships:

Professional & Community Involvement

•Vice President, Lenox Hill Democratic Club, 2018
•Vice President, Stuyvesant High School Alumni Association, 2017 - Present
•Member, Lenox Hill Neighborhood House, 2017 - Present
•Board of Directors of the Stuyvesant High School Alumni Association, 2013-Present
•Member, New York City Bar Association's Committee on Land Use, Planning and Zoning, 2013-2016
•Trustee, Murray Hill Neighborhood Association, 2012-2015
•Member, Lawyers Division, UJA-Federation of New York

ISLN:
921748944

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