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Member—New York : New York metropolitan area. His experience includes real estate development, zoning and land use, administrative and regulatory law, government contracting, litigation, and investigations. Ken advocates for clients with government decision makers at
10/10/2011 News : Ken Fisher was quoted in the Capital article "Zuccotti Park landlord's shared interests with the city (and genial reputation) mean an 'occupation' decision is likely to be mutual." “I’ve never heard people complaining about them as they do with
04/18/2012 News : Ken Fisher was quoted in the Capital Tonight article entitled "Rasiej: Dem 2013 Candidates Don’t ‘Get It’ On Tech" regarding the group of Democrats hoping to replace Mayor Bloomberg in 2013. The article also mentioned Fisher's interview with
10/16/2012 News : Ken Fisher was quoted in the City & State article titled "City & State’s Rising Stars Glimmer At Night" regarding their "Rising Stars" event which recognized its 40 under 40 honorees. “The problem is the older I get, the fewer people I recognize
08/09/2012 News : Ken Fisher was featured in a special edition of The Commercial Observer on leading New York real estate lawyers titled, "The Lawyers You Call." In the interview, Ken noted that in addition to dealing with challenging land use and zoning issues
11/25/2013 News : Ken Fisher, of the New York City office and Real Estate Practice Group, was mentioned in a Capital New York article titled, "Controversial Magnate Pokes Holes in Bloomberg's Styrofoam Ban." The article explains the financed lobbying effort the City
03/25/2013 News : In an article titled, "How Sweet Was It? Marty Markowitz's Boro Hall Legacy," Ken Fisher of the Business Law Department discusses Marty Markowitz, the Borough President of Brooklyn, NY. To read the article, click here .
05/01/2013 News : In an article titled, "Midtown West, Tribeca, Chelsea Rank as Manhattan 'Hoods with Steepest Inventory Plunge," Ken Fisher of the firm's Business Law Department is quoted with regards to surging residential sales in New York City. Ken notes, "Low
05/04/2017 News : Ken Fisher, a member of Cozen O'Connor's Business Law Department, shares his client's hopes for its new office space in a DNAInfo article. Adams European Contracting Inc., a family-run construction company, wants to build a nine-story office
09/21/2020 News : New York - September 21, 2020 - Kenneth K. Fisher, a member of Cozen O'Connor's Business Law Department, was named to City & State New York's 2020 Brooklyn Power 50. The list recognizes Brooklyn's business leaders, advocates, health care officials
05/20/2021 Publication : Ken Fisher (New York), shares a brief recap of his involvement with the Gowanus rezoning project where Mayor de Blasio proposes to upzone approximately 80 acres along the canal to make it available for residential buildings for the Commercial
10/03/2011 News : Ken Fisher was quoted in the Capital New York article entitled "Also running: Scott Stringer, the other Manhattan candidate for mayor." "Quinn has worked hard and to some extent effectively on trying to be a five-borough candidate," said Ken Fisher
07/15/2012 News : Ken Fisher was quoted in the Crain’s New York Business article titled “Economic Development Corp. will restructure to lobby legally” regarding the Economic Development Corporation’s recent effort to make its attempt at lobbying for changes in land
12/16/2012 News : Ken Fisher was quoted in the New York Post regarding the demise of Brooklyn Assemblyman Vito Lopez, which could finally lead to a political compromise in the on-going battle that has been going on for years among the Satmar Hasidim in Brooklyn
09/20/2012 News : Ken Fisher was quoted in the New York Times article titled "Hoping to Replace Mayor, and Taking Him to Court" regarding the recent lawsuit against Mayor Michael Bloomberg filed by his potential Democratic opponent, Bill de Blasio, for the upcoming
09/30/2013 News : Ken Fisher, of the Real Estate Practice Group, was quoted in a Crain's New York Business article titled, "Big Election Spender Eyes Albany." In the article, Ken offers his remarks by stating, "The nexus of their agendas is encouraging development
10/07/2015 News : Ken Fisher , a member of the Real Estate practice at Cozen O'Connor, is quoted in the Commercial Observer in an article discussing air rights contributing to rezoning New York City. Ken touches upon backing a citywide approach to selling the air
01/18/2016 News : Ken Fisher , a member of Cozen O'Connor's Real Estate practice group, discusses the struggle to agree on a prevailing wage requirement for residential construction projects in New York City. Building trades and developers were unable to agree on a
11/15/2016 Press Release : New York, November 15, 2016 - Ken Fisher , a member of Cozen O'Connor's Business Law Department and Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies , will be recognized among the Brooklyn Power 50 by City & State at the Borough 50 Series on November 17, 2016. Ken
12/10/2013 News : Bill de Blasio will become the 109th mayor of the city of New York. As different as de Blasio and Bloomberg are in experience and ideology, so too is the city at these points of time. View the article in New York Real Estate Journal .
07/25/2014 News : Ken Fisher, of the Real Estate Practice Group, was recently quoted in a Crain's New York article titled, "Rich-door, Poor-door Debate Heats Up." The article examines the remarks of Gale Brewer, the Manhattan borough president, calling for an end to
04/13/2016 News : Ken Fisher, a member of Cozen O'Connor's Public Strategies group, discusses the history of New York's primary elections on CNN. The last time a New York primary had this much influence was 1976, because the Republican race between Ronald Reagan and
03/20/2024 Press Release : NEW YORK, March 20, 2024 - Ken Fisher , a member of Cozen O'Connor's Business Law department, has been named to the PoliticsNY and amNY Metro 2024 Power Players in Real Estate list. PoliticsNY is New York's leading news source on local politics
08/26/2013 News : On August 14, 2013, Ken Fisher, of the Real Estate Practice Group, was quoted in Capital New York . The article, titled "Training Days: What Kind of Public Advocate was Bill de Blasio?" takes a look at Bill de Blasio's four years as public advocate
09/06/2013 News : Ken Fisher, of the Real Estate Practice Group, was recently quoted in a City & State article titled, "Money Man." The article examines Bill Thompson, a New York mayoral candidate for the 2013 election. Fisher gave his remarks on Thompson by stating
09/12/2013 News : Ken Fisher, of the Real Estate Practice Group, was quoted in a Crain's New York Business article titled, "Primary Winners and Losers." In the article, Fisher offered his opinion on winner, Rep, Nydia Velazquez, by stating Ms. Velazquez is now, "the
09/12/2013 News : Ken Fisher, of the Real Estate Practice Group, was quoted in a New York Times article titled, "For Hynes, History of Making Brooklyn Safer Wasn't Enough to Survive. In the article, Fisher states, "He wanted to be the longest-serving district
08/31/2015 News : Ken Fisher , a member of Cozen O'Connor's Real Estate Department, discusses the approaching deadline to cut a pivotal deal on construction incentives and wages for construction workers. New York City's real estate industry and building trades
06/05/2015 News : Ken Fisher was quoted in The New York Times in an article addressing the redevelopment of Midtown Manhattan's historic architectural buildings, and how the designation of being a preserved landmark building is made. The article explores how New
11/05/2018 Press Release : New York - November 5, 2018 - Kenneth Fisher , a member of the Business Law Department at Cozen O'Connor , has been elected to the board of directors of the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce. Fisher will serve a two-year term on the board, effective
07/01/2020 Press Release : New York, July 1, 2020 - Ken Fisher , a member of Cozen O'Connor's Business Law Department, has been selected by the New York Law Journal to receive its prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award. The honor recognizes recipients for their impact on the
03/22/2021 News : New York - March 22, 2021 - Kenneth K. Fisher, a member of Cozen O'Connor's Business Law Department, was named to City & State New York's Real Estate Power 100. The list recognizes key executives, elected officials, appointees, advocates, and
07/11/2022 News : , non-partisan coverage serves New York's leaders every day as a trusted guide to the issues impacting New York. To see the complete list, click here . July 11, 2022 Ken Fisher Named to City & State New York’s 2022 Brooklyn Power 100
08/01/2023 Press Release : NEW YORK, August 1, 2023 - Ken Fisher , a member of Cozen O'Connor's Business Law Department, has been named to City & State New York's 2023 Brooklyn Power 100. Brooklyn Power 100 recognizes the borough's most politically influential people in
11/04/2013 News : Ken Fisher, of the New York City office, was quoted in a New York Law Journal article titled, "Candidates for Brooklyn D.A. Reprise Themes From Primary." In the article, Ken offers his remarks regarding Brooklyn's D.A., Charles Hynes. Ken said
05/29/2014 News : Ken Fisher, of the Real Estate and Government & Regulatory Group, was recently mentioned in a New York Daily News article titled, "Happy Trails! New York Airports and Bus Terminal to See Billion-Dollar Upgrades: Port Authority Head." The article
06/02/2015 News : Ken Fisher , a member in the firm's Real Estate Practice Group, discussed New York City's 421-a tax exemption on WNYC radio. In the piece, Ken addresses how the New York City Department of Buildings has been handling the influx of applications. To
03/15/2016 News : Ken Fisher , a member of Cozen O'Connor's Real Estate practice group, discusses a compromise crafted by Mayor Bill de Blasio and New York City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito in order to receive Council's support of new housing proposals in
09/23/2013 News : Ken Fisher, of the Real Estate Practice Group, was quoted in a Crain's New York Business article titled, "Bill de Blasio's Policy Book Has Some Holes." In the article, Ken Fisher offers his remarks by stating, "The idea of new strategies, and
02/10/2014 News : Ken Fisher, of the Government & Regulatory and the Real Estate Practice Groups, was quoted in a Crain's New York Business article titled, "City Hall's New 'In' Crowd." The article examines how the first Latina City Council speaker, Melissa Mark
07/02/2015 News : Ken Fisher comments on the potential legal challenges related to the 421-a tax exemption program in a Crain's New York Business article. The article discusses developers' concerns over the re-vamped 421-a tax exemption program for housing
12/03/2015 News : Ken Fisher , a member of the firm's Real Estate department and Public Strategies group, discusses the potential repercussions of the 421-a tax abatement program expiring. The program's end might not have a significant effect of high-end
03/01/2015 News : Ken Fisher , a member of the Government & Regulatory and the Real Estate Practice Groups, is quoted in Crain's New York in an article discussing New York Mayor Bill de Blasio clashing with city counsel over power. To read the article, click here .
10/07/2015 News : Ken Fisher , a member in the firm's Real Estate practice, discusses New York City's 421-a tax abatement in Real Estate Weekly, which requires the Real Estate Board of New York and construction unions to forge a deal over prevailing wages by the end
10/13/2015 News : Ken Fisher , a member of the Real Estate practice at Cozen O'Connor, was quoted in Brooklyn Daily on a proposal to designate New York's historic Green-Wood Cemetery a landmark. Ken comments on The Landmarks Preservation Commission consideration to
03/22/2021 News : New York - March 22, 2021 - Kenneth K. Fisher, a member of Cozen O'Connor's Business Law Department, and Stuart A. Shorenstein , a member of Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies and chair of the New York City and state practice, were named to City
07/15/2014 News : Ken Fisher, of the Real Estate Practice Group, was recently quoted in the Commercial Observer regarding the lis pendens that the newly opened Long Island City/Manhattan View extended-stay hotel has received. Ken Fisher represents Jab Rad, the
11/24/2015 News : Ken Fisher , a member of the firm's Real Estate Department and Public Strategies Group, discussed with NY1 possible new regulations for political consulting firms to register as lobbyists. "If you are doing public relations for the purpose of
03/07/2022 News : Ken Fisher , a member of Cozen O'Connor's Business Law Department, and Stuart Shorenstein , Managing Director of Cozen O'Connor New York Public Strategies, have been named to City & State New York's 2022 Law Power 100. This prestigious list
03/21/2023 News : Ken Fisher , a member of the firm's Business Law Department and Public Strategies group, and Stuart Shorenstein , managing director of New York Public Strategies, have been named to City & State's New York's 2023 Law Power 100. This is the fourth
03/05/2015 News : Ken Fisher , a member of the Government & Regulatory and the Real Estate Practice Groups, is quoted in a Crain's New York in an article discussing massive projects in downtown Brooklyn, the Queens waterfront and 1 Vanderbilt, as well as
10/20/2015 News : Ken Fisher , a member of the Real Estate practice at Cozen O'Connor, is quoted in CityLand on the first of a series of hearings by New York City's Landmarks Preservation Commission designed to address the backlog of calendar items added prior to
09/22/2016 Press Release : Ken Fisher , a member of Cozen O'Connor's Business Law Department, was among the 2016 honorees at City & State Report's CSR Awards on September 22, 2016. The award recognizes individual corporate citizens from business associations and law
09/19/2013 News : Ken Fisher, of the Real Estate Practice Group, was quoted in The New York Times . In the article titled, "Race for City Council Speaker Intensifies After Primary," Fisher offered his remarks on the current stage of the race in New York City. To
01/27/2014 News : Ken Fisher, of the Government & Regulatory and the Real Estate Practice Groups, was quoted in a Crain's New York Business article titled, "A Glimmer of Hope on City Council for Developers." The article examines David Greenfield and his role as
07/14/2015 News : In an article titled "Supreme Court Ruling Puts NYC Affordable Housing Plan in Peril," Cozen O'Connor attorney, and former New York City Council member Ken Fisher discusses the implications of the June 25, 2015, ruling. The new decision requires
06/17/2015 News : Ken Fisher was quoted in a Real Estate Weekly article that discusses the 421-a tax abatement program and rent regulations in New York State that expired on June 15, 2015, leaving the State Legislature at an impasse on numerous points. The deadlock
08/10/2011 News : Ken Fischer was named one of the top lawyers in New York commercial real estate by the New York Observer. "When it comes to experience navigating the myriad interconnections that run this town, it's hard to beat 10 years on the City Council." The
03/22/2012 News : The New York Daily News’ blog, Daily Politics, recently asked the question “Is Andrew Cuomo a Liberal?” and featured a clip from Cozen O’Connor member Ken Fisher’s program “CityWide.” Fisher asked this very question of Assemblyman Keith Wright in
07/05/2023 Press Release : Ken Fisher , a member of Cozen O'Connor's Business Law Department, has been named to City & State New York's 2023 Real Estate Power 100 . The Real Estate Power 100 recognizes New York City's most prominent real estate executives, public officials
03/30/2020 Press Release : New York, March 30, 2020 - Ken Fisher , a member of Cozen O'Connor's Business Law Department, was named to City & State New York's Real Estate Power 100. The list identifies the key executives, elected officials, appointees, advocates, and others
03/26/2024 Press Release : NEW YORK, March 26, 2024 - Kenneth Fisher , a member of the firm's Business Law Department, and Jerry Goldfeder , a member of the firm's Commercial Litigation Department, have been named to City & State New York's 2024 Trailblazers in Law list. The
12/05/2017 Publication : Ken Fisher , a member of Cozen O'Connor's Business Law Department , discusses the varying infrastructure priorities of New Yorkers Donald Trump, Andrew Cuomo, and Bill de Blasio, in New York Real Estate Journal . "All speak often about
01/01/2017 News : Ken Fisher , a member of Cozen O'Connor's Business Law Department, discusses the slow growth of infrastructure in emerging New York City neighborhoods in The Real Deal . Ken notes that, "If you're a real estate manager for a major retail operation
12/08/2015 Publication : Ken Fisher , a member of the firm's Business Law Department, discusses the forecast for New York City's future infrastructure and development efforts. Ken addresses funding transportation and major infrastructure projects throughout the city
12/14/2016 Publication : Ken Fisher , a member of Cozen O'Connor's Business Law Department, discusses methods for Donald Trump's business organization to avoid conflicts of interest in his Crain's New York Business op-ed. Ken discusses the potential pitfalls of a blind
03/27/2023 Publication : the Commission's picks in fall 2022. Governor Hochul now has 30 days to nominate one of the finalists selected by the Commission. Stuart Shorenstein and Ken Fisher Named to 2023 Law Power 100 Stuart Shorenstein and Ken Fisher have been named to City
06/17/2019 News : Ken Fisher comments on the impact just-enacted changes to New York's rent laws will have on New York City landlords, including a provision eliminating the ability to raise rents by 20% when a rent-regulated tenant moved out. Ken predicts that the
12/30/2016 News : Ken Fisher , a member of Cozen O'Connor's Business Law Department, discusses a taxpayer-funded video released by New York Mayor Bill de Blasio's office in New York Daily News . The video, which includes TV and Broadway personalities, has gained
02/07/2019 News : Ken Fisher discusses the accuracy of statements made by candidates during the first debate for New York City Public Advocate special election in City & State New York. In response to former NYC Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito's statement that
07/17/2019 News : Ken Fisher notes that the makeup of the Supreme Court could impact New York's Rent Stabilization Association's and Community Housing Improvement Program's lawsuit challenging the New York State rent stabilization law, in an article in The Real Deal
12/05/2018 Publication : Ken Fisher , a member of Cozen O'Connor's Real Estate Practice , authored an article in the New York Real Estate Journal the impact the 2018 midterm election results could have on shaping infrastructure funding decisions. Ken explains how elected
12/06/2016 Publication : Ken Fisher , a member of Cozen O'Connor's Business Law Department, discusses the potential impact of Donald Trump's presidency on New York's design professionals in the New York Real Estate Journal . Ken says, "A developer, with deep affection for
05/13/2019 News : Ken Fisher discusses New York City's Right to Counsel law in The Real Deal. The article explains that New York passed the law in 2017, guaranteeing a lawyer to all low-income tenants facing eviction, and while it has received support from both
03/01/2017 News : Ken Fisher , a member of Cozen O'Connor's Business Law Department, discusses the estimated $1 trillion worth of infrastructure that is a Trump administration priority in The Real Deal. Many New Yorkers think that Trump's strong connection to New
08/02/2016 News : Ken Fisher , a member of Cozen O'Connor's Real Estate Practice Group, discusses the effect above-ground trains have on apartment prices on BrickUnderground.com. While proximity to a noisy train station traditionally diminished rental prices, Ken
10/22/2019 News : Ken Fisher comments on New York City Council's Committee on Standards and Ethics recommendation to suspend Councilman Andy King in City & State New York. King has been charged with harassing and retaliating against staffers, disorderly conduct, and
06/25/2016 News : Ken Fisher , a member of Cozen O'Connor's Real Estate department and Public Strategies group, discusses Mayor de Blasio's efforts to maintain mayoral control of New York City schools and the effect the impasse of 421-A will have on the future of
01/02/2018 News : Ken Fisher , a member of the firm's Public Strategies Group , was quoted in City and State New York 's article, "Why The Bronx and Queens Once Again are Selecting NYC's Next Council Speaker." Corey Johnson will likely be elected as the next New
12/05/2019 News : Ken Fisher quoted in The Real Deal on New York's decision to reduce the amounts that real estate donors and other large contributors can give to candidates for governor and other statewide offices. The state's Public Finance Commission released a
07/27/2019 News : Ken Fisher was featured on a WPIX 11 New York news segment discussing the plan to build a parking garage below the Riverside Apartment complex courtyard in Brooklyn. Many neighbors are not in favor of this project, and for the past 10 years
05/10/2017 News : Ken Fisher, a member of the firm's Business Law Department, discusses his client's plan for a parking garage near a historic apartment complex and a decaying section of the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in a Gothamist article, "Brooklyn Heights
03/05/2019 News : Ken Fisher is quoted in City & State New York on efforts to reform existing rent stabilization laws. According to the article, Upstate Downstate Housing Alliance, a coalition of activist groups, is advocating for tenant protections and has laid out
07/31/2017 News : Ken Fisher , a member of Cozen O'Connor's Business Law Department, discusses the advantages of obtaining a law degree for policymakers and others in public service in City & State New York . "Someone with a law degree is going to be able to get a
02/01/2018 News : Ken Fisher , a member of Cozen O'Connor's Business Law Department , discusses Brooklyn Multiple Listing Service's (MLS) increase in memberships in the recent years despite losing the benefits from the National Association of Realtors' (NAR
05/30/2018 News : Ken Fisher , a member of Cozen O'Connor's Business Law Department , is quoted in Politico on New York politicians' eagerness to run for Public Advocate should current Public Advocate Tish James be elected New York State Attorney General. "Everyone
01/30/2019 News : Ken Fisher is quoted in The New York Times on former Brooklyn district attorney Charles J. Hynes' career milestones. Hynes served as the D.A. for 24 years beginning in 1989 and ending in 2013 when he lost the office in a vote. Ken, a former city
08/29/2021 News : Ken Fisher discusses in the New York Post recent funds raised by Democratic Party nominee Eric Adams, who raised more than $2 million in 43 days. By comparison, Republican candidate Curtis Silwa has raised $200,000. Adams' push is believed to be so
06/05/2019 News : Ken Fisher shares his thoughts on the increase in political contributions from landlords above what their trade association, the Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY), contributes as the State Legislature prepares for its most significant overhaul
12/08/2014 Publication : Ken Fisher , a member of Cozen O'Connor's Business Law Department, discusses New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and Governor Andrew Cuomo impact on infrastructure and real estate development in New York City. To read the article, click here .
12/14/2022 News : Ken Fisher is quoted in a CoStar News article discussing the plans proposed by Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams to make it easier to convert outdated office buildings in New York City. These proposals aim to create more pedestrian
09/14/2022 Event : Wythe Hotel 80 Wythe Ave Brooklyn, NY 11249 Ken Fisher will moderate a discussion at the Economic Development Breakfast hosted by the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, where Dan Garodnick, Director of the New York City Department of City Planning and
08/17/2017 News : Ken Fisher , a member of Cozen O'Connor's Business Law Department, discusses the new zoning plan in Manhattan's Great East Midtown district in a Q&A in the Commercial Property Executive . The rezoning plan is designed to help developers by
09/14/2022 News : Ken Fisher and City Planning Chair Dan Garodnick discuss Mayor Eric Adams' vision for each citywide zoning amendment as a part of his "City of Yes" zoning initiative in Crain's New York Business. Ken and Dan explain how they expect the mayor's team
03/13/2023 News : Ken Fisher is quoted an article in The Real Deal that addresses the uncertainties Signature Bank customers face as federal regulators restrict deposits over $250,000 and its implications for the bank's real estate customers. "In the short term
11/07/2018 News : Stuart Shorenstein, Katie Schwab, Ken Fisher, and Rose Christ from Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies New York host a special conference call to debrief on the New York general election results and the implications of the results in terms of policy
07/05/2016 News : Ken Fisher , a member of Cozen O'Connor's Real Estate department and Public Strategies group, discusses the FBI's decision in Hillary Clinton's email probe with CBS2 New York. The FBI announced that it will not recommend criminal charges against
11/11/2016 News : Ken Fisher , a member of Cozen O'Connor's Business Law Department, discusses why New York City infrastructure can not keep up with gentrification in Brick Underground. Many of New York's so-called "emerging" neighborhoods are food deserts, where
06/27/2018 News : Ken Fisher , a member of Cozen O'Connor's Business Law Department , discusses the NYC Rent Guidelines Board's vote to allow a 1.5 percent increase on one-year leases and a 2.5 percent increase on two-year leases to rent-regulated apartments in New
01/02/2020 News : Ken Fisher comments on the Real Estate Board of New York's (REBNY) annual banquet. The banquet has always been a highlight of the industry's social calendar and an important networking opportunity where industry professionals can mingle with