Legal Representation

Legal Represenation to serve as NYSDOT's representative including, but not limited to: a. Representing NYSDOT as a party of record in affirmative litigation filed by NYSDOT and other litigation in which it is determined appropriate for the Department to intervene, as related to the Department of Interior (DOI)/Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) decision to record the Westwoods parcel in Suffolk County as a restricted fee parcel for the benefit of the Shinnecock Indian Nation; b. Assisting the Department with any review and/or comment associated with federal land title status procedures; c. Working with the Department to evaluate the State’s and any other relevant stakeholder’s interests; d. Providing NYSDOT with copies of all documents filed with or from DOI/BIA, the Town of Southampton, and other parties relevant to the case; e. Assisting NYSDOT in formulating its positions and strategies; and f. Submitting any/all NYSDOT documents to the Court and/or DOI/BIA in a timely manner. 2. The Firm shall provide other services associated with the federal Administrative Procedures Act and any other DOI/BIA administrative procedures, which will lead to a successful resolution of NYSDOT’s interests, concerns, or requirements relevant to the Department’s or other stakeholders’ litigation. Such tasks include, but are not limited to: a. Assisting NYSDOT in meeting any federal Administrative Procedures Act requirements to provide documents to parties; b. Representing NYSDOT in negotiations with the DOI/BIA or any other stakeholders on specific or general issues; c. Representing NYSDOT in reviewing or establishing formal documents to be entered into the administrative record with respect federal land title status procedures; d. Coordinating with the legal representatives of other parties of interest in the State or Long Island region; e. Travel to and participate in meetings, at NYSDOT’s request, with other interested parties to coordinate the State’s position; f. Other tasks requested by NYSDOT necessary to advance its position, including filing appeals and/or petitions of support, and other post-decision activities necessary to protect the State’s interests.