Appointment Reflects Company’s Expansion Plans in Response to Strong Demand for New Residential and Commercial Development

Engel Burman, a preeminent developer, builder, operator and owner of residential and commercial properties, most notably its portfolio of The Bristal Assisted Living communities, announced the recent hiring of Nicholas J. Cappadora, Esq., who joined the company as Director of Land Use and Zoning Entitlements and Associate General Counsel.

In this position, he will be responsible for analyzing and navigating approval processes for projects from due diligence through closing. As part of the in-house counsel team, he will work directly with Engel Burman’s principals and general counsel on all legal matters.

Raised on Long Island, Mr. Cappadora has developed a strong professional reputation concentrating in the areas of land use and zoning, real estate transactions and municipal law, among others. Mr. Cappadora joins Engel Burman from Sahn Ward Coschignano, PLLC, where he was a Partner.

Mr. Cappadora has been named a New York Metro “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers in 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020. In 2020, he received the Leadership in Law Award from Long Island Business News. A frequent writer, Mr. Cappadora has published numerous articles in the Nassau Lawyer, on topics ranging from the importance of transit-oriented development, to best practices for presenting variance applications and for resolving boundary line disputes. Mr. Cappadora is also an active participant and member of the New York State and the Nassau County Bar Associations.

Engle Burman Principal, Steven Krieger, said, “Nick has done an excellent job representing us as outside counsel and we are thrilled to have him join us as a colleague. He shares our company’s commitment to creating well-located, high-quality housing options, both on and off Long Island as the market demands are greater than ever. Nick will play a critical role on our team.”

Mr. Cappadora received his J.D. from Hofstra University School of Law and his bachelor’s degree from Hofstra University School of Liberal Arts and Science, where he graduated cum laude. While attending law school he interned for Nassau County Supreme Court Justice Anthony L. Parga. He also participated in the LIREG at Work Program, where he shadowed prominent leaders in the Long Island real estate industry.