Press Release

Certilman Balin Welcomes Brown Altman Founding Partner Keith Brown and Team to the Firm

Certilman Balin is proud to announce that Keith Brown, founding Partner of Brown Altman LLP, has joined the firm, along with Of Counsel Matthew Ingber and Associates Eileen Quinn and Donna Arzanipour (pending admission). This strategic combination enhances Certilman Balin’s already robust real estate, land use, zoning, IDA and environmental law practice across its offices in Hauppauge, East Meadow, and Saddle Brook, New Jersey.

Keith Brown is widely recognized for his innovative approach to guiding clients through regulatory and development challenges across the Tri-State region. He brings more than three decades of experience advising a diverse portfolio of corporate clients in complex real estate matters, including commercial real estate litigation, zoning and land use regulation, development and environmental compliance. His clients include Fortune 500 companies, national retailers, banks, industrial owners, multi-family developers, telecommunications firms, petroleum distributors, renewable energy developers and local mom and pop small businesses.

“Joining Certilman Balin is an exciting step for me and my team,” said Keith Brown. “The firm’s depth of practice areas and decades-long commitment to Long Island and the broader region make it an ideal platform to expand the work we’re passionate about. Together, we’ll be able to provide clients with even greater support and strategic counsel across all aspects of real estate and development.”

“We’re proud to be part of a firm that shares our dedication to excellence and delivering practical, results-driven legal solutions. We look forward to collaborating on many great projects with a firm as well established as Certilman Balin,” added Matthew Ingber.

“We are thrilled to welcome Keith, Matthew, and their exceptional team to Certilman Balin,” said Howard Stein, Managing Partner and Co-Chair of the Real Estate and Land Use practice group at Certilman Balin. “Keith is not only a highly respected legal practitioner but also a true thought leader in the areas of land use, zoning and sustainable development. His depth of knowledge and leadership will be a tremendous asset to our clients across Long Island and the Tri-State region.”

This addition marks a continued commitment by Certilman Balin to grow strategically in response to evolving client needs, particularly in real estate development, sustainability and environmental compliance.