J. Benjamin Gailey
Partner
– Trusted Municipal Attorney in Hudson Valley, NY
Ben Gailey is a highly experienced Municipal Attorney and partner at J&G Law, LLP, where he leads the firm’s Local Government and Land Use Groups. Since 1988, Mr. Gailey has represented local government officials across Orange, Ulster, Sullivan, Dutchess, and Rockland counties, providing reliable legal guidance in the full range of municipal matters.
He currently serves as municipal attorney for:
- Town of Crawford
- Town of Mamakating
- Town of Minisink
- Town of Plattekill – Special Counsel
- Town of Palm Tree
- Town of Ramapo – Special Counsel
- Town of Shandaken – Special Counsel
- Town of Tuxedo
- Town of Wawayanda
- Village of Ateres
- Village of Harriman
- Village of Kaser
- Village of Kiryas Joel
- Village of Warwick
Legal Counsel for Local Governments and Public Entities
As a dedicated municipal law attorney, Mr. Gailey advises local governments on complex legal issues involving governance and litigation. He is also lead counsel to the Sullivan County Land Bank and counsel to local development corporations.
Legal Services for Libraries in the Hudson Valley
Mr. Gailey has developed a strong reputation as an attorney for libraries, representing ten public and association libraries throughout the Hudson Valley in areas such as:
- Construction and capital improvement projects
- Labor, employment, and personnel law
- General legal counsel
Zoning, Land Use & Environmental Representation
In addition to his local government work, Mr. Gailey provides legal services to private clients in matters involving:
- Land use approvals and litigation
- Environmental permitting and compliance
- Eminent domain law
- Clean Water Act
- Constitutional law and state/federal litigation
His deep understanding of the intersection between public and private sector law makes him a highly effective attorney for both government and private clients.
Legal Credentials
Mr. Gailey was admitted to the New York State Bar in 1984 and is authorized to practice in:
- New York State and Federal Courts
- U.S. Supreme Court
He holds a Juris Doctor from New York University School of Law (1983) and is a graduate of Haverford College.
Areas of Practice
- Municipal Law
- Library Law
- Land Use Law
- Land Bank Law
- Environmental Law
- Constitutional Law
- Local, State, and Federal Government Permits
- Government Enforcement Actions
- Environmental Compliance and Due Diligence
- Eminent Domain Law
- Clean Water Act
- State and Federal Court Litigation
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