Expertise:
Mr. Leland's expertise is in environmental litigation.
Hobbies/Sports:
Horseback Riding, Jumping, Watching Shows, Hunting
Education Degrees:
JD, Hofstra University (1974)
Affiliations Awards:
Law Secretary, Supreme Court of Nassau County (1976-1979); Special Professor of Law, Hofstra University; Chairman, Environmental Committee, Real Estate Board of New York, Inc.; Environmental Law Section, New York State Bar Association; Transportation Committee, Real Estate Board of New York, Inc.; Environmental Law Committee, Association of the Bar of the City of New York; Environmental Law Section, American Bar Association
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The highlight of his career was serving as a special professor at Hofstra University in 1991.
Charity:
Former President, Hofstra Alumni Association (1996-2001)
Number Of Years In Profession:
34
Number Of Years In Current Position:
2
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his hard work.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession because he had always wanted to be an attorney and his grandfather was a real estate lawyer.
Extended Bio Profile:
Mr. Leland has been recognized by Martindale-Hubbell as AV rated lawyer.
Richard G. Leland is a real estate partner resident in Fried Frank's New York office. He joined the firm as a partner in 2007.
Mr. Leland has over 30 years of experience as an environmental lawyer and litigator, specializing in the environmental aspects of real estate development and land use. He works with a variety of clients, including real estate developers, energy companies, nonprofit organizations and public authorities. He counsels clients on a wide variety of environmental matters, including environmental impact, regulatory and transactional counseling, "brownfields," and litigation matters.
Mr. Leland is a Special Professor of Environmental Law and Land Use at the Hofstra University School of Law and has been a lecturer at CLE programs for the Association of the Bar of the City of New York.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Overseeing Operations including Environmental Litigation
Awards/Honors:
Recognition, Chambers USA: Leading Individual in Environment, America's Leading Lawyers for Business; Legal 500 in Real Estate: Land Use and Zoning; Distinguished Alumni Award, Hofstra Law School (2002)