- Overview
- Distinctions
- News & Media
- Events
- Affiliations
Overview
Jay’s practice focuses primarily in the areas of land use and real estate, representing developers, institutions, corporations, families and individuals in development projects and real estate transactions. Jay has experience in many Connecticut communities, and enjoys assisting clients obtain approvals for a wide range of projects, from large-scale developments to single-family home improvements. He leverages his experience in land use and real estate matters, connections to the community and relationships with decision makers to guide clients through the development process. Prior to joining Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey, Jay was a Legal Fellow with the Connecticut Urban Legal Initiative, providing counsel in real estate transactions, land use and economic development to non-profit and economically disadvantaged clients. While studying at the University of Connecticut School of Law, he served as the editor-in-chief of the Connecticut Public Interest Law Journal.
Distinctions
- Listed in The Best Lawyers in America®: Ones to Watch for Land Use and Zoning and Real Estate Law, 2021
- Selected for inclusion in Connecticut Super Lawyers® in the area of Land Use & Zoning, 2017-2020
- CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Administrative Law
- CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Civil Procedure
- CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Criminal Law
News
- 33 Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP Attorneys Selected to the 2020 Super Lawyers®, Rising Stars in Connecticut Lists
- 29 Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP Attorneys Selected for Best Lawyers®
- 41 Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP Attorneys Selected to the 2019 Super Lawyers®, Rising Stars in Connecticut Lists
- In shift, Stamford developers seek to maintain old buildings’ aesthetic
- 33 Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP Attorneys Selected to the 2018 New England Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars Lists
- 41 Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP Attorneys Selected to the 2018 Super Lawyers®, Rising Stars in Connecticut Lists
- Airbnb here to stay: Stamford officials grapple with house-sharing rules
Publications
Events
Affiliations
- Connecticut Bar Association
- Planning and Zoning Section, Executive Committee
- Fairfield County Bar Association
Community
- Board Member, Inspirica
- Organizing Committee Member, ARI 10th Annual Walk for Independence
- Organizing Committee Member, ARI 11th Annual Walk for Independence
Events & Speaking Engagements
Negotiating Skills for Personal and Professional Advancement
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