Jacob Henry Zoghlin - NY Lawyer Dictionary Profile

Jacob is a Partner at The Zoghlin Group and leads the firm’s Zoning & Land Use Law and Cannabis Law practice group. His legal practice centers on environmental, zoning, land use, cannabis, energy, and municipal law. Jacob advises and represents individuals, businesses, and municipalities, assisting them in resolving their legal matters by advocating, educating, advising, and litigating on their behalf. Within his municipal practice, Jacob offers specialized legal services to municipal boards and guides clients on various procedural and legal matters. He also focuses on ensuring governmental compliance with laws and has experience in litigating cases related to New York’s Administrative Procedure Act, Freedom of Information Law, and Open Meetings Law. In his zoning and land use practice, Jacob handles issues concerning site plans, incentive zoning, special local approvals/permits, variances, and other real estate development applications. He has successfully prosecuted and argued Article 78 proceedings in New York State trial and appellate courts, provided counsel to clients on the State Environmental Quality Review Act, and advised on environmental and land use regulations. Jacob’s cannabis law practice involves assisting entrepreneurs in building their businesses in accordance with state and local regulations. He guides them through the complexities of obtaining licenses from the New York State Cannabis Control Board, ensures compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, and helps identify social equity benefits available under the Marihuana Regulations and Taxation Act. Jacob is actively engaged in the local and state legal community, holding memberships in the New York State Bar Association and Monroe County Bar Association. He is a dedicated legal blogger, frequently addressing various legal topics, and is a sought-after speaker and panelist for continuing legal education programs covering new and emerging areas of law.