James M. Burke

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Port Jefferson, New York 11777

acs7da@r.postjobfree.com

631-***-****

Employment History

New York Attorney General Office, Hauppauge New York 2011-Present

New York, NY

Assistant Attorney General

Head attorney for the Real Property Bureau representing the New York State Attorney General’s Office on Long Island and the five boroughs of the City of New York. Utilized my existing knowledge in land use, zoning, environmental law and the appraisal and valuation of Real Estate to represent the New York State Department of Transportation in significant eminent domain proceedings throughout Long Island and the City of New York. Litigated numerous multi-million dollar claims in both the Manhattan and Long Island Court of Claims. Interacted with municipalities throughout Long Island and New York City including Suffolk and Nassau County, the Planning and Building departments in the various towns of Long Island, as well as the Building, Planning and Transportation Departments of the City of New York.

Lewis and Johs LLP, Melville New York 2009-2011

Senior Counsel

Lead Attorney in representing a firm of over sixty attorneys in all real estate matters involving land use, zoning and environmental law, in addition to tax certiorari and condemnation matters. Represented large corporate clients including McDonalds, 7-Eleven as well as real estate developers before town Planning and Zoning boards. Also represented clients before the tax assessors office as well as the Suffolk County and Nassau County Health Department and Departments of Public Works.

Brookhaven Town Law Department, Farmingville New York 2006-2009 Deputy Town Attorney/Deputy Town Attorney 1992-1996

Second in charge of a municipal Law Department including twelve attorneys and a full investigative and administration staff totaling thirty-five individuals. Duties included serving as council to the Planning Board and handling all of the major zoning and land use issues involved in a town of approximately five hundred-thousand residents. Also served as council to the Zoning Board of Appeals, Assessor’s office as well as handled matters for the Fire Marshalls office and Department of Public Safety and the Industrial Development Agency. Negotiated the acquisition of lands for farmland preservation open space, parkland and drinking water protection.

Suffolk County Department of Real Estate, Hauppauge New York 1999-2006

Deputy Director

Managed the operation of a large municipal real estate department. Negotiated with landowners for the acquisition of land including for open space, farmland preservation, drinking water protection and parkland totaling over fifty million dollars a year. Worked closely with the Suffolk County Police Department on facilities management issues including the development and placement of new precincts and headquarters for the highway patrol to maximize public safety and the efficient operations of the department. Coordinated with commercial real estate brokers and the Department of Public Works personnel to identify properties and negotiate leases for thousands of square feet. Represented the Department before legislative and administrative bodies. Coordinated partnerships for the preservation of land with the Nature Conservancy, the Peconic Land Trust, the State of New York and various towns and villages.

Tsunis and Associates LLP, Hauppauge New York 1996-1999

Of Counsel

Represented clients in all types of legal proceedings including land use and zoning in the development of hotels, residential subdivisions and retail establishments. Handled closings for banks and lease negotiations and landlord tenant matters for large apartment complexes.

Nassau County Attorney’s Office, Mineola New York 1987-1992

Deputy County Attorney- Bureau of Municipal and Environmental Affairs

Represented the Nassau County Department of Public Works in numerous cases involving construction, contracts, and environmental law. Negotiated consent degrees with the federal Environmental Protection Agency and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Commenced and defended Article 78 proceedings on behalf of the county Comptroller’s office. Prosecuted numerous family court cases involving child abuse, neglect, paternity, and support matters.

Volunteer Experience

Village of Port Jefferson Planning Board 2001-2011

Chairperson

Served as the volunteer chairperson of the Village of Port Jefferson Planning Board. Reviewed all commercial and residential applications for site plans, subdivisions, special permits, and other related land use and zoning matters.

Education

Syracuse University, College of Law, Syracuse New York May 1986

Juris Doctor

State University of New York at Oswego, Oswego New York May 1982

Bachelor of Science in Business Management

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