Areas of practice
Profile snapshot
- 4 reviews
- 4.8
- Since 1977
- 49 yrs
- Bar admissions
- 2
- By appointment
- In office
4 reviews
Since 1977
Bar admissions
By appointment
Deirdre A. Carson at a glance
Verified credentials for Deirdre A. Carson sourced from Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
- Initial consultation
- Free
- Firm founded
- 1967
Areas of practice
Practice focus
Deirdre A. Carson represents clients in New York across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
Biography
About Deirdre A. Carson
Deirdre Carson has more than 30 years of experience as a New York City land use attorney. She has represented developers, real estate investors and educational institutions in land use and zoning matters, with associated environmental quality reviews, before the City’s Department of Buildings, City Planning Commission, Board of Standards and Appeals, City Council, Landmarks Preservation Commission, and Department of Housing Preservation and Development. Deirdre has represented many property owners and developers in negotiating development rights purchase and sale agreements, preparing ZLDAs and other associated documentation for such transactions, including construction license agreements. She has obtained multiple rezonings to permit new residential use at higher densities with affordable housing. She has represented investors and developers in the acquisition and development of warehouse and distribution facilities.
Concentrations
•Land use and zoning
•Real estate litigation (Article 78 proceedings)
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Accolades
•Listed, The Legal 500 United States, Real Estate - Land Use/Zoning, 2021-2023 and 2025
•Team Member, U.S. News - Best Lawyers, Best Law Firms Edition, 'Law Firm of the Year,' Real Estate - Litigation, 2017 and 2022
•Team Member, Chambers & Partners USA Real Estate Law Firm of the Year, 2010, 2013, 2017-2018 and 2022
•Team Member, City & State, 'Top 50 NYC Lobbyists,' 2021
•Team Member, a Law360 “Environmental Practice Group of the Year,” 2022
•Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, New York Metro Super Lawyers, 2007-2019
•Team Member, U.S. News - Best Lawyers, Best Law Firms Edition, 'Law Firm of the Year,' Environmental Law, 2016
•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,' 2011-2013, 2015, 2022, and 2023
•Team Member, The Legal 500 United States, 'Top Tier' Firm in Real Estate, 2013 and 2014
•Listed, AVENUE magazine 'Legal Elite,' Real Estate, April 2011
•Listed, Arrive magazine 'Top Women Lawyers in the Northeast,' 2011
•Listed, Real Estate New York 'Women of Influence,' September 2009
•Recipient, Arthur Vanderbilt Award for Service, New York University
•Rated, AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0
Credentials
Education
New York University School of Law J.D. cum laude New York University School of Law J.D. 1976 Order of the Coif
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Harvard University, Radcliffe College
B.A. · 1972
Jurisdictions
Bar admissions
District of Columbia
1991 · ACTIVE
New York U.S. Distri
1977 · ACTIVE
Recognition
Awards & honors
AV Preeminent
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Office locations
Client feedback
What clients say about Deirdre A. Carson
4.8
4 client reviews
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What areas of law does Deirdre A. Carson practice?
Deirdre A. Carson focuses on Environmental, General, and Real Estate.
Where is Deirdre A. Carson located?
Deirdre A. Carson primarily serves clients in New York, with an office at One Vanderbilt Avenue.
How experienced is Deirdre A. Carson?
Deirdre A. Carson has 49 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 1977.
Is Deirdre A. Carson a verified attorney?
Deirdre A. Carson's profile is listed but has not yet been claimed by the attorney. Verification status is pending.
How can I schedule a consultation with Deirdre A. Carson?
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