Meet Our Attorneys
Richard Rogers
Richard is an attorney who concentrates his practice on real estate development, especially projects utilizing historic, brownfield, or new market tax credits, or opportunity zone incentives. He has a strong interest in land-use and municipal law, especially using conservation to fight suburban sprawl. Richard has an M.U.P. and is also Principal at Urban Vantage, an urban planning and economic development consulting firm and a co-founder of Common Owner, a funding portal democratizing development and investment opportunities.
Zachary Zabawa
Zachary is a graduate of SUNY Fredonia (2013) and Duquesne University School of Law (2017). He was admitted to practice law in New York in 2018. He previously managed a regional Social Security Disability practice, through which he assisted hundreds of disabled claimants and appellants and presented as an expert at national trade conferences. Zachary is passionate about improving the Buffalo community, and he joined Yots Law Firm in 2022 to pursue a practice involving economic development and historic preservation law. Zachary is a native of West Seneca, NY and currently lives in Buffalo, NY.
Carly Brown
Carly is a dedicated community development attorney specializing in tax credits and revitalization incentives. She partners with developers, investors, and non-profit organizations to navigate federal and state tax equity structures, transforming underutilized properties into community assets.
Office
1786 Main Street
Suite C4
Buffalo, NY 14208
Hours
M-F: 8am - 5pm
S-S: Closed
Email Us
info@rogerszabawa.com
Call Us
716 - 468-9065
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