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Professional Associations

  • American Bar Association
    • Environment, Energy and Resources Section
  • National Association of Bond Lawyers
  • New York Construction Materials Association
  • New York State Bar Association
    • Municipal Section
    • Tax Section
  • New York State Economic Development Council
  • Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce
  • St. Andrew’s Society of Albany

Publications

Author, “2012-2013 NYS Budget – Key Economic Development Provisions,” Phillips Lytle Economic Development Incentives Client Alert, May 2012  More

Co-Author, “New York State Creates Innovative Land Bank Program,” Earth Matters, Phillips Lytle Newsletter, December 2011  More

Author, “Federal and State Incentives Encourage “Green Retrofit” of Existing Buildings,” Earth Matters, Phillips Lytle Newsletter, December 2011  More

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Donald T. Ross
Special Counsel, Albany
(518) 472 1224 Ext. 1255
dross@phillipslytle.com

Mr. Ross concentrates his practice in commercial real estate and general economic development, including project development, public finance, economic development incentives and leasing.

He previously held the positions of General Counsel and Deputy Commissioner, Empire State Development; Assistant to the Director, New York State Canal Corporation, and Assistant Counsel, Dormitory Authority of the State of New York. In addition, Mr. Ross served as Research and Policy Analyst on the staff of Governor George E. Pataki from 1995 to 1998.

Mr. Ross has also served as bond counsel and underwriter's counsel on tax-exempt and taxable issues by municipalities, state and local authorities and industrial development agencies. Projects have included low-income housing, waste management, water and sewer systems and commercial projects. Mr. Ross is also well-versed in the Public Authorities Accountability Act, having counseled several local authorities on same. He is also a member of the Canadian Cross Border Team.

EDUCATION

Albany Law School of Union University, J.D., 1998
Cornell University, B.S., 1992

ADMITTED TO PRACTICE

New York