Legislative Lobbying and Regulatory Advocacy
Our firm specializes in providing comprehensive legislative lobbying and regulatory advocacy services designed to advance your organization’s goals. We leverage deep expertise in policymaking processes, relationships with key stakeholders, and a strategic understanding of the legislative landscape to influence outcomes at the federal, state, and local levels.

Legislative Lobbying
We actively engage with legislators, committees, and government officials to shape the introduction, modification, or passage of laws that impact your industry or interests. Through tailored strategies, we ensure your voice is heard, delivering timely insights, policy analysis, and advocacy to align legislative actions with your objectives.

Regulatory Advocacy
Our team navigates complex regulatory frameworks, helping clients engage with agencies, commissions, and rule-making bodies. Whether it’s influencing the development of regulations, ensuring compliance, or addressing enforcement challenges, we provide strategic guidance to achieve favorable regulatory outcomes.

By combining proactive lobbying with adept regulatory advocacy, we position your organization to succeed in a competitive and evolving policy environment.

Navigating New York City’s real estate landscape requires more than just legal expertise—it demands strategic advocacy. At Gerstman PLLC, we specialize in real estate lobbying, helping developers, landlords, tenants, and investors overcome regulatory hurdles and expedite approvals. Our team works at the intersection of law, policy, and government relations to deliver results that drive projects forward.

Our Services include:

LAND USE & ZONING APPROVALS

• Lobbying for rezoning, variances, and special permits
• Advocacy before the NYC Department of City Planning (DCP), Board of Standards and Appeals (BSA), and local community boards
• Navigating ULURP (Uniform Land Use Review Procedure) and other approval processes

PERMITTING & REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

• Expediting DOB, FDNY, and DOH permits
• Addressing stop-work orders and violations
• Negotiating with city agencies for streamlined compliance

REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT & PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS

• Securing government incentives and tax abatements
• Advocating for infrastructure improvements and city funding
• Facilitating relationships between developers and municipal agencies

RETAIL & HOSPITALITY ADVOCACY

• Navigating regulatory challenges for restaurant, hotel, and nightlife venues
• Liquor license approvals and community board negotiations
• Lease negotiations with an understanding of city compliance requirements

GOVERNMENT & COMMUNITY RELATIONS

• Engaging with elected officials, city agencies, and neighborhood groups
• Strategic lobbying for policy changes affecting property owners and developers
• Crisis management and media relations for real estate matters

Why Choose Gerstman PLLC?

With decades of experience in NYC real estate law, lobbying, and commercial transactions, our team is uniquely positioned to advocate for your interests. Whether you’re launching a major development, securing key approvals, or addressing city compliance challenges, we provide the strategic guidance needed to succeed.

STRATEGIC PLANNING AND FUNDING RESEARCH

At Gerstman PLLC we believe success begins with strategy. From reviewing an organization’s goals to creating a more focused mission, we are here to help you engineer the basis for a great proposal. In addition to conducting a feasibility study to determine your grant-readiness and likelihood of winning grant funding, we can provide you with targeted research to identify appropriate funding sources and opportunities that fit your needs.

PRE-AWARD WRITING AND REGISTRATION

In order to receive state or Federal funding, both nonprofits and for-profit entities must be registered within specific databases. Our team is committed to not only crafting compelling proposals that meet the objectives of each individual funding agency, but also to making sure your organization maintains all necessary registrations and documentation.

PROOFREADING AND EDITING

If you choose to author your grant proposals in-house, our crucial proofreading and editing services ensure that your draft is not only grammatically flawless, but also follows the specific, and often complicated, instructions set forth by the funder(s).

GRANT MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION

When it comes to grants, authoring a proposal is just the beginning. After every submission we utilize a follow up strategy that includes tracking a proposal’s movement, addressing issues as they arise, and communicating with appropriate funding agencies or entities.

Once you successfully complete the application process our firm can provide on-going post award support in the form of grant management. This covers a variety of services including maintenance of registrations, site visits, vendor bids, contracting, budgets, allocations, and quarterly progress reports. In other words, we handle the paperwork so that you can do what you do best: help your organization succeed!

Grant services can be broken out individually or bundled depending on the needs of an organization.

When it comes to building a business, the concept of success extends far beyond the exchange of dollars and cents. Acquiring meaningful capital requires an ability to understand your market, as well as those who exist within it. From government systems to regulatory policies, we empower our clients to recognize and make use of opportunities for growth.

Our team is proud to offer a range of support options for clients including initiating dialogue with regulators and elected officials at both the state and local levels, procurement guidance, pricing, labor, and minority-owned ventures, general business planning, and recommendations pertaining to industry-specific best practices. Our efforts encompass a variety of areas including financing, franchises, land acquisitions, new markets, public assets, and more.

MEDIA RELATIONS
We craft compelling narratives and foster strong relationships with journalists, editors, and media outlets to ensure your story reaches the right audience. From press releases and media pitches to securing interviews and coverage, our team positions your brand as a trusted authority in your industry.

STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS
Effective communication is the backbone of every successful organization. We help you develop clear, consistent, and impactful messaging tailored to your stakeholders. Whether you’re launching a new product, managing internal communications, or building thought leadership, we ensure your message resonates and drives results.

CRISIS MANAGEMENT
In today’s fast-paced world, a crisis can escalate quickly. We provide expert guidance to safeguard your reputation during challenging times. From proactive crisis planning to real-time support, we work to manage communication, mitigate risk, and restore trust with your audience when it matters most.

Let us help you tell your story, amplify your message, and protect your brand.

Our firm provides comprehensive legal services related to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) matters. We help businesses, municipalities, and organizations navigate complex environmental regulations to ensure compliance, minimize risk, and promote sustainable practices.

Our services include:

• Guidance on EPA regulations and permitting requirements.
• Representation during EPA investigations and enforcement actions.
• Assistance with environmental impact assessments and remediation plans.
• Advocacy for clients in disputes involving air, water, and soil contamination.
• Support in securing grants, incentives, and approvals for environmentally-focused projects.

With deep expertise in environmental law and a commitment to protecting natural resources, we deliver strategic counsel tailored to your unique needs when dealing with the EPA.

Our longstanding relationship with Administrator Zeldin positions us uniquely to advocate for your priorities with expertise and insight.