Grant & Lyons LLP, is a law firm dedicated solely to the practice of environmental, land use, zoning and real estate law. The firm was founded in 1994 by Drayton Grant and John Lyons. Based in Rhinebeck in Dutchess County, we are a leading environmental and land use boutique practice serving clients throughout the Hudson Valley, the Catskills, and the surrounding areas of eastern New York State.
We fulfill that mission by listening closely to our clients and communicating and collaborating with them. Working side-by-side, and using our experience and knowledge of the law, we formulate legal strategies to help them achieve their goals and to implement those strategies effectively and efficiently.
Our clients include: planning boards and ZBAs; citizens groups concerned about development; municipalities writing or amending zoning and land use regulation, purchasers and sellers of land; applicants for permits and approvals; and environmental organizations.
We fulfill that mission by listening closely to our clients and communicating and collaborating with them. Working side-by-side, and using our experience and knowledge of the law, we formulate legal strategies to help them achieve their goals and to implement those strategies effectively and efficiently.
Our clients include: planning boards and ZBAs; citizens groups concerned about development; municipalities writing or amending zoning and land use regulation, purchasers and sellers of land; applicants for permits and approvals; and environmental organizations.
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John Lyons is an attorney who has practiced actively in the fields of land use, environmental and real estate law since his admission to the bar in 1985.
Since co-founding the firm of Grant & Lyons, LLP, in 1994, he has completely dedicated his practice to those fields.
For most of his career, he has represented a wide spectrum of clients having environmental and land use concerns, frequently representing citizens groups and environmental and historic preservation organizations.
He has extensive experience in representing clients before planning boards, town boards, and zoning boards of appeal, as well as before government agencies such as the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Since co-founding the firm of Grant & Lyons, LLP, in 1994, he has completely dedicated his practice to those fields.
For most of his career, he has represented a wide spectrum of clients having environmental and land use concerns, frequently representing citizens groups and environmental and historic preservation organizations.
He has extensive experience in representing clients before planning boards, town boards, and zoning boards of appeal, as well as before government agencies such as the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Drayton Grant was an early and dedicated protector of the environment and a practitioner of environmental law for more then 30 years.
She co-founded Grant & Lyons, LLP with John Lyons in 1994 and practiced with the firm until her death in 2012, after a fierce battle with lung cancer.
Drayton was truly one of the pioneers in the practice of environmental law.
This was recognized in 2011 when she was honored as one of "New York's Pioneers of Environmental Law" by New York Parks & Trails.
An honors graduate of Brooklyn Law School, Drayton's career as an environmental lawyer began in the late 70's when environmental law was still a field in its infancy.
She co-founded Grant & Lyons, LLP with John Lyons in 1994 and practiced with the firm until her death in 2012, after a fierce battle with lung cancer.
Drayton was truly one of the pioneers in the practice of environmental law.
This was recognized in 2011 when she was honored as one of "New York's Pioneers of Environmental Law" by New York Parks & Trails.
An honors graduate of Brooklyn Law School, Drayton's career as an environmental lawyer began in the late 70's when environmental law was still a field in its infancy.
The Hudson River Valley is extraordinarily rich in natural beauty and steeped in history.
As part of the New York City metropolitan area, the Hudson Valley is also home to a dynamic and growing economy.
Throughout the Hudson Valley, a constant tension exists as communities seek to negotiate a balance between preserving and protecting open space, scenic views, historic sites, and livable communities with the need to cultivate and sustain economic vitality.
Thus, proposed development and zoning and land use laws are frequent sources of controversy.
As part of the New York City metropolitan area, the Hudson Valley is also home to a dynamic and growing economy.
Throughout the Hudson Valley, a constant tension exists as communities seek to negotiate a balance between preserving and protecting open space, scenic views, historic sites, and livable communities with the need to cultivate and sustain economic vitality.
Thus, proposed development and zoning and land use laws are frequent sources of controversy.
One of our greatest strengths is the experience gained from our broad and diversified base of clients.
Our client list spans individuals, citizens' groups, municipal governments, small businesses, large companies, and non-profit entities.
In the field of land use, our clients are often individuals, grass-roots citizens' groups, non-profit entities and local governments who care about our environment and the impacts of development upon it and their communities.
Through our representation, we assist them in strengthening and preserving their communities by making sure that environmental impacts are properly assessed and that the review procedures in the law are followed.
Our client list spans individuals, citizens' groups, municipal governments, small businesses, large companies, and non-profit entities.
In the field of land use, our clients are often individuals, grass-roots citizens' groups, non-profit entities and local governments who care about our environment and the impacts of development upon it and their communities.
Through our representation, we assist them in strengthening and preserving their communities by making sure that environmental impacts are properly assessed and that the review procedures in the law are followed.
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