New Windsor, N.Y. (June 6, 2011) – Robert J. Levine, a partner in Cuddy & Feder LLP, a major Hudson Valley law firm, is the newest member of the board of the Hudson Valley Economic Development Corp.
Cuddy & Feder LLP has offices in White Plains, Fishkill and New York City as well as Stamford, Conn. Levine is the co-chair of the firm’s Transactional Department.
Levine is admitted to practice in New York, Connecticut and Florida, and concentrates in the areas of real estate, corporate law and telecommunications. His real estate practice covers property sales and acquisitions, leasing, financing and development of large commercial properties. He also represents various clients regarding site acquisition, leasing and financing of telecommunications infrastructure.
Levine has extensive experience counseling both large and small companies regarding a variety of commercial matters, such as mergers and acquisitions, corporate formations, licensing agreements, financing, employment and severance agreements, and general commercial litigation. Levine has also been a board member with the Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester for four years.
“Robert’s legal, corporate and real estate background is extensive,” said Mike Oates, CEO and President of the group. “Robert has been an active member of the Hudson Valley business community and will provide outstanding insight and leadership to our board. We are excited to have him join the board of HVEDC.”
HVEDC is the leading economic development agency for the seven-county region that includes Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Rockland, Orange, Ulster and Sullivan counties.
“The HVEDC is doing something truly special with economic development in the Hudson Valley,” Levine said. “I am looking forward to becoming part of a board, which will steer the economic growth and provide jobs for the region for years to come.”
About Cuddy & Feder: The firm of 34 attorneys represents a sophisticated group of clients in a demanding legal and political climate. With offices serving the Greater New York metropolitan area and beyond, the firm focuses on meeting the needs of national, multi-national, local and regional clients in their corporate and individual demands for business and personal legal services. The firm practices in these sectors: land use and zoning; litigation; real estate/transactional; corporate; trusts, estates and elder law; private/public financing, telecommunications; and environment and sustainability.
About Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation (HVEDC): HVEDC represents seven counties in Hudson Valley. This public-private partnership markets the region as a prime business location to corporate executives, site selection consultants and real estate brokers. HVEDC also helped start the branding and promotional effort for NY BioHud Valley. For more information on Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation or to review available business sites, visit www.hvedc.com or call CEO Mike Oates at 845-220-2244.
