Portrait of Franklyn Snitow

Franklyn H. Snitow

Principal

Franklyn H. Snitow focuses his practice on commercial litigation, real estate, labor and employment and corporate matters and family and matrimonial law.

Franklyn served as an assistant district attorney in the Rackets Bureau of the New York County District Attorney's Office under District Attorneys Frank S. Hogan and Robert M. Morgenthau. In 1985, Franklyn successfully argued the landmark RICO case of Sedima v. Imrex before the United States Supreme Court. He also served as counsel in a number of high-profile litigations, including the federal civil rights class action suit filed by the residents of Crown Heights against the City of New York for damages sustained during the racial violence of August 1991.

Franklyn has represented the Office of the New York State Attorney General and Department of Law in significant First Amendment employment cases. In Lightman v. Flaum, he represented members of the clergy from case inception through to the New York State Court of Appeals in a matter involving First Amendment issues and clergy-penitent privilege.

Franklyn has served as president of Bris Avrohom, president of the Queens Jewish Center and a member of its Executive Board, and vice president of the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations. He is also a member of the Federal Bar Council and New York State Bar Associations. He is rated AV by Martindale-Hubbell, an honor that recognizes his outstanding skill and integrity in the practice of law.

Representative Matters

  • Successfully defended, on constitutional grounds, a defamation suit brought against a community rabbinical organization, The Vaad of the Five Towns and Far Rockaway, relating to the Kosher supervision of a restaurant.

    Education

    • New York Law School (J.D.)
      • Phi Delta Phi
    • American University (B.A.)

    State Bar Admissions

    • New York

    Admitted in New York. Not Admitted in Maryland. All Maryland practice supervised by a Maryland Attorney.

    Court Admissions

    • United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York
    • United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
    • United States District Court for the Northern District of New York
    • United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
    • Supreme Court of the United States
    • United States Tax Court

    Recognitions

    • AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell

Firm Highlights

  • Events
    RE+ Mid-Atlantic Opportunities: Market Trends and Business Development Tips
    RE+ Mid-Atlantic is where developers, financiers, investors, project buyers, utilities, and technology providers come together to evaluate opportunities, advance transactions, and build relationships that move clean energy projects forward. Whether you're looking to secure financing, identify partners, position projects for sale, or expand your network, the conversations you have at RE+ Mid-Atlantic can have a lasting impact on your business. Join this exclusive webinar, hosted by Offit | Kurman, to preview key topics that will be explored during the event and learn practical strategies for preparing for productive business conversations. By the end of this webinar, attendees will be better equipped to: Discuss emerging trends and opportunities in the regional solar and storage landscape. Learn how to communicate project readiness, regulatory strategy, and development milestones to build investor and buyer confidence. Understand strategies for reducing perceived project risk and strengthening financing conversations. Maximize meetings and networking opportunities at RE+ Mid-Atlantic to advance partnerships, financing, and project sale discussions. Whether you're a developer, investor, project buyer, or business development professional, this webinar will help you arrive at RE+ Mid-Atlantic with the knowledge, messaging, and strategy needed to turn conference conversations into meaningful business opportunities. Speakers: Lindsay Cherry  Director of Regulatory, NineDot Energy Lindsay Cherry is the Director of Regulatory Affairs at NineDot Energy, where she leads efforts at the intersection of clean energy policy, regulation, and distributed energy development. With a background in energy policy and public affairs, Lindsay works closely with regulators, policymakers, and industry stakeholders to advance innovative energy solutions and support the transition to a more resilient and sustainable power grid. She holds a master's degree from Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA). Matthew Karmel, Esq. Principal, Offit Kurman Matthew Karmel is the Practice Group Leader of Offit Kurman’s Environmental & Sustainability Law Group. He advises businesses, developers, and property owners on environmental compliance, site remediation, renewable energy, sustainability, and environmental risk management. In the renewable energy industry specifically, Matthew leads a national team that handles mergers and acquisitions, site control, land use, permitting, financing, and more.  A recognized leader in the field, Matthew, is a frequent speaker and author on environmental and sustainability issues and serves on the boards of several industry organizations, including the Mid-Atlantic Solar Storage Industries Association. David Murray Director of Business Development, Turning Point Energy David Murray is the Director of Business Development at TurningPoint Energy, where he leads business development efforts in Maryland and emerging markets. With more than 15 years of experience in clean energy and environmental policy, David has held leadership roles with the Chesapeake Solar & Storage Association and the American Clean Power Association, advancing solar energy, land use, and community engagement initiatives. He holds a B.A. in Public Policy from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and an M.A. in Renewable Energy & Development from the University of Cape Town and currently serves on the boards of the Chesapeake Solar & Storage Association and Wallace Centers of Iowa. Alec Ward Senior Director of Regulatory Affairs, SEIA Alec Ward is Senior Director of Regulatory Affairs at the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), where he represents the solar and energy storage industry before federal agencies on key energy policy issues. He brings extensive experience in clean energy, regulatory affairs, and public policy, having previously led legislative and federal affairs efforts at Ava Community Energy, served at the California Public Utilities Commission, and worked on federal conservation and climate policy initiatives with The Nature Conservancy and congressional campaigns. Alec holds degrees from the University of Virginia and Johns Hopkins University and is based in Richmond, Virginia.