Keane & Beane is excited to welcome James P. Horan as Of Counsel to the Firm. Mr. Horan has been practicing law for over 30 years with an emphasis on municipal law, land use, and environmental law for public sector and private sector clients. He advises municipal boards and departments on all aspects of New York State and Federal Law and is an expert in environmental review, drafting Environmental Impact Statements and other SEQRA documents for public and private clients. He has led a land use development team to obtain state and local approvals for a complex rezoning of 321 acres for a project with industrial, commercial, and residential uses.
Prior to working as an attorney, Mr. Horan worked as an engineer in the aerospace industry, and his engineering experience and training gave him a unique skill set to advise his clients on both the legal and technical issues arising in infrastructure projects, land use projects, and environmental issues. Mr. Horan served as counsel for an intermunicipal water facility and has assisted municipalities with creating and expanding water, sewer, and drainage districts and acquiring easements and selling surplus properties. As part of an eminent domain proceeding, he determined the public right of way of a turnpike laid out in the early 19th Century in Dutchess County using State Statutes and property records. He has advised municipalities regarding highway law and state and federal highway regulations.
Keane & Beane looks forward to working side-by-side with Mr. Horan, gaining from his vast knowledge, experience and expertise.
