Paul J. Noto, Westchester County’s former First Deputy District Attorney and Special Counsel,  is a partner in the firm’s Litigation Department and Commercial Real Estate Department.

As First Deputy District Attorney and Special Counsel, Mr. Noto advised the DA on significant matters related to cases and policy initiatives.  Prior to his role in the DA’s office, Mr. Noto was in private practice, and with more than 35 years of professional experience as an attorney, set himself apart as an expert in the areas of land use, zoning and planning.  With a strong focus on real estate development, zoning and environmental law and related litigation,  Mr. Noto contributes his expertise regarding all aspects of the land use permitting process, including compliance with New York’s State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA).  As a former municipal attorney, Mr. Noto also brings expertise in advising municipalities on land use, employment issues and intergovernmental relations, which includes appearances before various regulatory agencies and departments at all levels of government.

Mr. Noto served as general counsel for Westchester Joint Water Works and town attorney for Rye.  He held the position of mayor of the Village of Mamaroneck, N.Y. from 1985 to 1993 and served on the Westchester County Board of Legislators. Mr. Noto has held various board positions for organizations such as My Sister’s Place, Westchester Children’s Association and Westchester Chapter League of Conservation Voters.