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MELVILLE, NY -- (MARKET WIRE) -- December 8, 2006 -- The law firm of Harras Bloom & Archer LLP
("HBA") announced today that Brian Stolar has joined the firm as Counsel.
Mr. Stolar specializes in the areas of land use, zoning and litigation,
representing property owners, developers, small businesses and major
corporations in obtaining municipal approvals in both simple and complex
land development projects on Long Island. Mr. Stolar also represents
municipalities and serves as Counsel to numerous planning and zoning
boards. "We are pleased to welcome Brian Stolar to Harras Bloom &
Archer," explained John Harras, Partner, HBA. "His experience and
expertise will further enhance our ability to uniquely service our clients
by helping them navigate the complex zoning, land use and environmental
issues that impact residential and commercial real estate development in
the New York Metro area," Harras continued.
Mr. Stolar joins the firm from Meyer, Suozzi, English & Klein, P.C. He has
served as Village Prosecutor for several municipalities, including the
Villages of Kings Point, Great Neck, and Port Washington North. "There is
a significant synergy between my expertise and the focus of HBA," Mr.
Stolar explained. "I am pleased to have the opportunity to work with such
a dynamic organization and to help build the firm's presence in the New
York Metro area," he continued.
Recently, Mr. Stolar was designated to serve as the Vice Chair of the
Nassau County Bar Associations' Environmental Law Committee and is also a
member of the Association's Municipal Law Committee. He has lectured on
many land use and municipal topics and is a faculty member for the National
Business Institute. He has also testified as an expert witness in the land
use field.
Mr. Stolar is a member of the New York State Bar Association; the Suffolk
County Bar Association; the American Bar Association; the Huntington
Township Chamber of Commerce; the Advancement for Commerce, Industry &
Technology, Inc.; and CoreNet Global. Mr. Stolar is admitted to practice
law in New York and New Jersey as well as before the United States District
Court for the District of New Jersey and for the Eastern and Southern
Districts of New York; and the United States Court of Appeals for the
Second Circuit.
About Harras Bloom & Archer LLP
Harras Bloom & Archer LLP caters to a diverse clientele ranging from
national retailers, global entertainment companies, large developers of
residential communities, office buildings and shopping centers, as well as
small businesses of every type. The offices of Harras Bloom & Archer LLP
are located on Route 110 at 445 Broad Hollow Road in Melville, enabling the
firm to effectively serve clients in both Suffolk and Nassau counties.
Information on the firm may be accessed on their website at www.hba-law.com
or by calling 631-393-6220.
