Rhea N. Mallett
Partner
Rhea Mallett, one of Westchester’s respected municipal law lawyers, is a member of our Municipal Law & Land Use and Commercial Litigation groups. Rhea practices extensively in the areas of New York municipal law, zoning and planning and environmental law. Rhea is also a member of our Real Estate Transactions group. Rhea represents clients before local administrative boards and at public hearings. Rhea has substantial experience on many municipal law issues, including compliance with the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA), regulations to SEQRA, and in rem tax foreclosure. She leads trainings of municipal officials and board members on SEQRA, land use, open meetings law and ethics issues. Rhea represents clients in land use actions throughout New York State, including Columbia, Rockland, Greene and Ulster Counties.
Since 2022, Rhea has been elected as a Trustee for the Village of Briarcliff Manor. As an elected official in local government, Rhea understands the demands of municipalities firsthand and the guidance needed to help municipal officers govern, legislate and lead their communities. As a trustee, Rhea leads the Village’s participation as a NYS Climate Smart Community and serves on the Village’s Comprehensive Plan Update working group.
Areas of Experience
- Municipal Law
- Zoning & Planning
- Zoning Board of Appeals
- Real Estate Development
- Environmental Law
- In Rem Tax Foreclosure
- Criminal Defense
Mallett Speaks on Transitions in Local Government Administrations
Rhea N. Mallett, a member of our Municipal Law & Land Use, Real Estate Transactions and Commercial Litigation groups, was part of a panel discussion for the Local and State Government Law Section of the New York State Bar Association, on a program entitled “Transitions in Local Government Administrations – What to Consider?” The program was very timely as the Federal government sees a change in administration in the Executive Branch. Rhea’s presentation focused on similar transitions at the local government level, including what newly elected municipal officers can and cannot do when making appointments to boards and departments. The topics for the panel discussions included political considerations, nepotism, and former government attorneys representing private interests.
Mallett is a New Partner in our Municipal Law & Land Use, Real Estate Transactions and Commercial Litigation Groups
We are pleased to announce that Rhea N. Mallett has joined our firm as a partner and is a member of our Municipal Law & Land Use, Real Estate Transactions and Commercial Litigation groups. Rhea practices extensively in the areas of New York municipal law, zoning and planning and environmental law. She represents clients before local administrative boards and at public hearings. Since 2022, Rhea has been elected as a Trustee for the Village of Briarcliff Manor. As an elected official in local government, Rhea understands the demands of municipalities firsthand and the guidance needed to help municipal officers govern, legislate and lead their communities.
| Presenter | Description | Organization | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhea N. Mallett | Transitions in Local Government Administrations – What to Consider? |
Local and State Government Law Section of the New York State Bar Association |
01/16/2025 |
- New York State Bar Association, Local and State Government Law Section
- New York State Bar Association, Environmental & Energy Law Section (member, Land Use Committee)
- Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic Action Fund (Vice Chair)
- Westchester County Correction Advisory Board (Chair/Vice Chair)
- Trustee, Village of Briarcliff Manor