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    Jared C. Lusk

    Partner / Office Managing Partner, Rochester


    • Rochester
    • Office585.263.1140
    • jlusk@nixonpeabody.com
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    Introduction

    Jared Lusk is a partner in our Real Estate practice group and the managing partner for the firm’s Rochester office. The primary focus of his practice is real estate development, renewable energy projects, and municipal law, including planning, zoning and the NY State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA).

    Practice Areas

    Real EstateReal Estate FinanceLand Use & ZoningSustainable Development

    Industries

    Food, Beverage & AgribusinessReal EstateRenewable Energy

    My focus

    Land Use/Development

    I enjoy representing a wide variety of landowners, developers, municipalities, retailers, public utilities, wind and other energy producers and developers throughout the country. Having formerly served as town attorney managing land use matters for the Town of Pittsford, New York, I’m well-versed in the state’s various land use and zoning regulations. I help my clients with all types of real estate transactions and help them comply with SEQRA, the Adirondack Park Agency Act and other applicable land use regulations so that projects receive the municipal approvals necessary to become reality, often in the face of significant opposition from neighbors or local governments.

    Agribusiness

    Building on my experience growing up on a small family dairy farm in Upstate New York, I also enjoy working in virtually all aspects of the agribusiness industry, ranging from farm leases to the development and financing of renewable energy facilities on dairy farms throughout the United States.

    Emergency Services

    Through relationships built during my 34-year service as a volunteer firefighter, I’m also proud to represent a number of fire and emergency service providers.

    Looking ahead

    We are seeing significant investment in wireless telecommunications infrastructure, renewable energy, and agribusiness industries across the country. It’s rewarding to work on projects that connect communities to the latest technology.

    Admitted to practice

    Maine
    Massachusetts
    New York
    Pennsylvania

    Education

    St. John Fisher College, B.A.
    Syracuse University College of Law, J.D.

    Professional activities

    • Jared Lusk previously served on the County of Monroe Industrial Development Agency (COMIDA) and the Pittsford Town Board.
    • Currently he serves as legal counsel for Camp Good Days and Special Times, Inc.
    • New York State Bar Association
    • Monroe County Bar association, where he previously served as chair of the Municipal Attorney Committee and as a member of the Professional Performance Committee
    • 31-year member of the Pittsford Volunteer Fire Department, where he served as chief from 2007-2008 and on the Board of Directors from 2003-2008.

    Recognition

    • Selected, through a peer-review survey, for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2023 in the field of Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law; listed since 2019
    • Recognized for exceptional standing in the legal community in Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business 2022 for Real Estate (Upstate New York); also recognized in previous years

    News Mentions

    • Rochester Business Journal

      Power 50 Law 2022

      This article profiles Rochester and Buffalo Office Managing Partner Jared Lusk for being named to the publication’s “Power 50 Law” list, which highlights Rochester-area attorneys working to push the legal community forward during a time of uncertainty and change. Jared discusses what he enjoys most about his role, goals for 2023, strengths of Rochester’s legal community, and his favorite activities outside the office.

      Dec 30, 2022
    • The New York Daily Record

      Power 20 real estate law: Jared C. Lusk

      Rochester office managing partner Jared Lusk, of the Affordable Housing & Real Estate group, is featured in this Q&A for being named to the publication’s Power 20 list for real estate law. Jared discusses his community engagement and changes he sees on the horizon for the coming years, among other topics.
      March 17, 2022
    • Rochester Business Journal

      The Power 100

      Rochester Office Managing partner Jared Lusk, with the Affordable Housing and Real Estate group, is included in this year’s Power 100 list of influential leaders across the Rochester region. The article features Jared’s Q&A on biggest successes of 2021, expectations for 2022, and takeaways from the COVID-19 pandemic.
      Feb 25, 2022
    • The Daily Record

      Legal leaders see progress in 2022

      This article, featuring leaders of Western New York’s major law firms and their outlook for the year ahead, quotes Rochester office managing partner Jared Lusk for his thoughts on the evolving legal workplace, NP’s flexible work arrangements as a differentiator in the industry, and a strong year for business in the region.
      Dec 29, 2021
    • Rochester Business Journal

      Flexibility is key for law firms in changing business environment

      This article, focusing on the major trends driving the business of law post-pandemic, quotes Rochester office managing partner Jared Lusk, of the Affordable Housing & Real Estate group, on recruiting legal talent outside of cities where the firm has physical offices as one of the efficiencies gained during the pandemic.
      Sep 3, 2021
    • The Daily Record

      Pandemic drives professional services industry to use new hiring, retention strategies

      Rochester office managing partner Jared Lusk, of the Affordable Housing & Real Estate group, is quoted extensively in this article on how the professional services industry is preparing for a post-COVID world, discussing the rise in remote work, and the resiliency and openness to new ideas the industry has shown over the past 18 months.
      May 28, 2021
    • The Daily Record

      Power 30 Law

      Rochester office managing partner Jared Lusk, of the Affordable Housing & Real Estate group, was selected for the region’s “Power 30 Law” list. Related to this accolade, the paper also published a Q&A article on Jared’s outlook as COVID restrictions ease.
      April 29, 2021
    • Rochester Business Journal

      REV LNG a leader in production, distribution of natural gas

      This feature story on growth and expansion of NP client REV LNG LLC, which specializes in renewable energy project development and mobile energy services, quotes Rochester office managing partner Jared Lusk, of the Affordable Housing & Real Estate group, for NP’s close partnership and collaboration with REV LNG CEO David Kailbourne to help grow the company.
      April 23, 2021
    • Rochester Business Journal

      Power 100 List 2021

      Rochester office managing partner and Affordable Housing & Real Estate partner Jared Lusk has been named to the publication’s “Power 100 List 2021”. The accolade also includes a short Q&A article on Jared’s proudest accomplishments, community involvement, and important lessons he’s learned.
      Feb 26, 2021
    • The Daily Record

      Nixon Peabody dedicated to advancing diversity within the firm

      This feature article on NP’s Diversity Challenge, which now includes up to 60 hours of billable hour credit toward diversity-related activities, extensively quotes Rochester office managing partner Jared Lusk and Director of Diversity & Inclusion Rekha Chiruvolu on Rochester’ s diversity-focused events and initiatives and NP’ s firmwide commitments to D&I.
      Feb 24, 2021
    • WROC-TV News 8

      REV LNG grows renewable energy business locally

      This broadcast segment features Rochester office managing partner Jared Lusk, of the Affordable Housing & Real Estate group, and longtime client REV LNG CEO David Kailbourne discussing how the company has grown in the renewable energy sector while also making a positive impact on the Rochester community.
      Nov 18, 2020
    • The Daily Record

      Chief judge proposes massive overhaul of courts

      Rochester office managing partner Jared Lusk is quoted in this article regarding New York State Chief Judge Janet DiFiore’s proposal to reorganize and simplify the state court system.
      Sep 27, 2019
    • The Daily Record

      Unbillable hours: Lessons from the firehouse

      Rochester office managing partner Jared Lusk authored this article about the leadership lessons he has learned in his 30 years serving as a member of  a local volunteer fire department and how it has helped him in his leadership role at Nixon Peabody.
      April 24, 2019
    • Law360

      Law360 names attys who moved up the firm ranks in Q2

      The promotion of Jared Lusk to Rochester office managing partner was included in this article.
      Aug 3, 2017
    • Rochester Business Journal

      Lusk takes uncommon path to lead Nixon Peabody office

      Rochester office managing partner Jared Lusk is featured in this profile discussing his background and path to partner at Nixon Peabody.
      May 26, 2017
    • The Daily Record

      Lusk takes uncommon path to lead Nixon Peabody

      Rochester managing partner Jared Lusk’s path to his current role as OMP and his lifelong commitment to his community are featured in this article.
      May 4, 2017
    • Law360

      Law360 names attys who moved up the firm ranks in Q1

      This article mentions recent leadership promotions at the firm including David Brown, Jared Lusk, Jim Vallee, Graham Beck, Kathleen Ceglarski Burns, Emily Crandall Harlan, Daniel Gibbons, Linda Huber, Ilana Kameros, Haydon Keitner, Darren Miller, Neal Pandozzi, Edward Puerta, Stephen Reil, and Elizabeth Young.
      April 28, 2017
    • Brighton-Pittsford Post

      Notable names

      This article mentions the appointment of Rochester real estate partner Jared Lusk to Rochester office managing partner.
      April 12, 2017
    • The Daily Record

      Jared Lusk named managing partner at Nixon Peabody LLP

      This article is about the appointment of Rochester real estate partner Jared Lusk to Rochester office managing partner.
      April 3, 2017

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