John R. Langey

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John R. Langey: Attorney with Costello Cooney & Fearon, PLLC
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

John R. Langey is a Partner at Costello, Cooney & Fearon. He started his career with the Firm in 1989.

John provides direction and counsel to all levels of local and county-wide governmental agencies, and works with zoning and planning boards, developers, and private property owners. His primary focus in zoning matters is aiding his clients with right-to-build approvals, as well as defending and prosecuting Article 78 Proceedings.

One of the Firm’s top environmental law professionals, John has championed efforts to receive approvals from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to treat invasive species threatening the livelihood of Cazenovia Lake.

John has obtained major compensation awards for his commercial clients, prosecuted and defended hundreds of tax certiorari claims throughout the State, as well as worked to form dozens of special districts across New York with a focus on water treatment, waste-water management, drainage, and lighting.

John also served as Chief Financial Officer at Costello, Cooney & Fearon until 2022, when he was elected as the Firm’s Chief Executive Officer. He is also Chair of the Firm’s Pro Bono Committee, and he chairs the Firm’s Department of Fun.
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Areas of Practice (7)

  • Article 78 Litigation
  • Environmental Law
  • Labor and Employment Law
  • Municipal Law
  • Real Estate Litigation
  • Tax Certiorari
  • Zoning, Land Use and Development

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
State University of New York at Potsdam, B.A., cum laude, 1987
Law School Attended:
State University of New York at Buffalo, J.D., magna cum laude, 1990
Year of First Admission:
1991
Admission:
1990, New York; 1990, United States District Court for the Northern District of New York
Memberships:
Onondaga County Bar Association; New York State Bar Association.
ISLN:
905638216

Peer Reviews

4.7/5.0 (17 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.8/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.7/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.7/5.0

  • Communication

    4.6/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.7/5.0
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