Walden, N.Y. (February 1, 2012) – Jacobowitz & Gubits is pleased to announce that G. Brian Morgan has been named co-chair of the Legislative Committee, New York State Bar Association Municipal Law Section.
Mr. Morgan recently rejoined the firm as senior counsel with practice in municipal law, land use, development law and related areas. His extensive background in municipal law also includes positions as chief counsel to the City of Poughkeepsie and as attorney for numerous towns and municipalities in the Hudson Valley. He also worked with the Dutchess County District Attorney.
“We are proud that the Municipal Law Section has recognized Brian’s expertise and commitment to the New York State Bar Association with his appointment as co-chair of the Legislative Committee,” said Gerald Jacobowitz, senior partner at Jacobowitz & Gubits.
Mr. Morgan is also past president of the Dutchess County Bar Association and serves on the Board of Directors of the Dutchess County Economic Development Corporation. He has served as vice-chairman on the Board of Directors of the Dutchess County Arts Council. In 2011, Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress named Mr. Morgan a Pattern for Progress Fellow, based on his professional achievements in support of the decontamination and redevelopment of urban waterfronts along the Hudson River.
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Jacobowitz & Gubits, LLP, was founded in 1963 to provide sophisticated legal representation to businesses and individuals throughout the Mid-Hudson Valley and the state of New York. The solo firm established by Gerald N. Jacobowitz has grown into a practice with 28 attorneys and a full staff of paralegals and legal assistants to service a growing and dynamic client base.
Jacobowitz & Gubits, LLP, handles a wide range of legal issues including business litigation, commercial real estate, elder law and estate planning, municipal law, land use and zoning, equine law, veterans disability & income, health care law, personal injury, employment, family law, criminal law and bankruptcy.
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