Jared C. Lusk
Partner / Office Managing Partner, Rochester
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).
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.
In the news
- The Batavian
Batavia planning board approves Verizon phone tower with a couple of plot twists
Oct 16, 2024This article covers a planning board’s approval of a special use permit and site plan review for a new Verizon mobile phone tower in the town of Batavia, New York. Rochester Affordable Housing & Real Estate associate Steve Fantuzzo is quoted and mentioned in the coverage for representing Verizon and objecting to the town’s condition for a required space on the tower for public safety purposes. The NP team was led by Rochester Affordable Housing & Real Estate partners Bob Burgdorf and Jared Lusk.
- Rochester Business Journal and The Daily Record
2024 Power Law Lists
July 19, 2024The publications have selected several NP attorneys for their annual “Power Lists,” putting a spotlight on regional professionals who are leaders in their respective fields. Click the links to read Q&A profiles with the NP honorees.
- 2024 Power 50 Law List: Jared Lusk
- 2024 Trusts & Estates Power List: Stephanie Seiffert
- 2024 Litigation Power List: Kim Harding and Steve Jones
- 2024 Labor & Employment Law Power List: Kim Harding and Eric Paley
- The Daily Record
Power 20 Real Estate Law 2024
March 7, 2024This article profiles Affordable Housing & Real Estate partner and Rochester Office Managing Partner Jared Lusk for being named to the publication’s “Power 20 Real Estate Law 2024” list, recognizing attorneys who provide outstanding client service in a rapidly changing real estate industry.
- Rochester Business Journal
2024 Power 100: Jared C. Lusk
Feb 8, 2024This article profiles Rochester Office Managing Partner Jared Lusk as one of the publication’s “2024 Power 100,” recognizing the top power players in the Rochester business scene. Jared has been named to the list each year since it launched in 2021.
- Rochester Business Journal
2023 Power 50 Law list: Jared Lusk
Dec 22, 2023This article profiles Rochester Office Managing Partner Jared Lusk for being named to the publication’s 2023 “Power 50 Law” list, recognizing prominent attorneys, judges, and civil legal services leaders in the Rochester region.
- Rochester Business Journal
Technology playing a larger role in legal recruitment practices
Oct 19, 2023Rochester Office Managing Partner Jared Lusk is quoted in this article that covers recruiting, hiring, and retention trends in the region. Jared notes that competition in the current job market varies by practice area. This article is part of the publication’s “Largest Law Firms” special report, in which NP ranked ninth in its list of the Western New York’s largest firms.
- The Daily Record
Power 20 Real Estate Law 2023: Jared Lusk
March 14, 2023This article profiles Affordable Housing & Real Estate partner and Rochester Office Managing Partner Jared Lusk for being named to the publication’s “Power 20 Real Estate Law 2023” list, recognizing Rochester-area attorneys who provide outstanding client service in a rapidly changing real estate industry.
- Rochester Business Journal
Power 50 Law 2022
Dec 30, 2022This 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.
- 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
Admitted to practice
Maine
Massachusetts
New York
Pennsylvania
Education
Syracuse University College of Law, J.D.
St. John Fisher College, B.A.
Professional activities
- Camp Good Days and Special Times, Inc., Legal counsel
- New York State Bar Association
- Monroe County Bar association
- Municipal Attorney Committee, Previous chair
- Professional Performance Committee, Previous member
- Pittsford Volunteer Fire Department, 31-year member
- Served as Chief from 2007–2008
- Served on Board of Directors from 2003–2008
- County of Monroe Industrial Development Agency (COMIDA), Prior member
- Pittsford Town Board, Previous member
Recognition
- Selected, through a peer-review survey, for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 in the field of Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law; named Best Lawyers® 2025 Land Use and Zoning Law “Lawyer of the Year” in Rochester; listed since 2019
- Recognized for exceptional standing in the legal community in Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business 2024 for Real Estate (Upstate New York); also recognized in previous years
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