Land Use & Zoning 
A former Greenport Village attorney, Valerie has represented clients before boards on 
the North Fork, South Fork and Shelter Island for the past 14 years
-handling land use issues, variances, special permits, zone changes, subdivision and more.
As Village Attorney, she advised the Board of Trustees, Planning Board and Board of Zoning Appeals,
gaining intimate knowledge and expertise, not only in the issues involved in representing
clients before such boards, but the concerns and considerations of the boards themselves,
helping her to understand and communicate effectively with all parties involved in the decision-making.
Residential & Commercial
For  20 years, Valerie has represented buyers and sellers of residential and commercial properties 
in simple and complex transactions on Long Island’s North and South Forks, Shelter Island
 and the greater New York area. Beginning her career in the real estate department 
of the New York law firm, Battle Fowler, Valerie has broad experience in the negotiation and technical
 issues involved in real estate ownership matters and land use issues. To offer clients a full range
 of services, Valerie often partners with and coordinates the services of other professionals, including, 
environmental consultants, engineers, architects, surveyors and others. Working as counsel, 
advisor and team leader, Valerie ensures that all of her clients’ needs and interests are met.
Business
For 20  years Valerie has provided clients with a full range of services for their
  businesses and families including: wills, formation of Limited Liability Companies, 
Corporations and Nonprofit Organizations; transactional and negotiation support, 
expertise and advice; and more recently, mediation and collaborative law services 
for companies, partnerships, organizations & families.

New York  212.254.2068    North Fork 631.477.9277    South Fork 631.725.6300   vmarvin@valeriemarvinlaw.com