Biography
Throughout his extensive career, Jesse has directed the land use issues of real estate projects for numerous clients from concept through to completion.
His practice encompassed residential, commercial and industrial real estate development.
Before Fox Rothschild
Prior to joining the firm, Jesse was the founder of the Land Use Department and a named partner in the law firm of Wachtel Masyr & Missry LLP. He also previously served as Deputy Borough President of Manhattan, where for five years he represented the Borough President on the Board of Estimate.
Bar Admissions
- New York
Education
- Tulane University Law School (J.D., 1974)
- Harpur College, Binghamton University (B.A., 1971)
Honors & Awards
- Recognized in the Chambers USA Guide for Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use in New York (2014-2025)
- Named a "Super Lawyer" for Land Use and Zoning (2006-2013, 2015-2019)
- Named to “Super Lawyers Business Edition” in the area of Land Use and Zoning (2013)
