Vivian Currie

Vivian Currie is a New York attorney who focuses on zoning, land use and development, construction litigation, and licensing lawsuits and disputes. He represents clients before key New York City agencies, including the NYC Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH/ECB) and the Board of Standards and Appeals. With a strong background in regulatory enforcement and building code issues, he guides clients through complex disputes involving violations, summonses, and development challenges at Benimovich Currie & Ajasin LLP. His work includes advising on real estate matters, REIT issues, and residential and commercial property concerns.

Mr. Currie holds a J.D. from Pace Law School. He earned both a B.A. and an M.P.A. from West Virginia University. This combination of legal education and public administration training supports his ability to navigate government processes and technical regulatory matters with clarity and precision.

Mr. Currie served for nine years at the NYC Department of Buildings, where he was the Litigation Field Supervisor and Deputy Director for the Enforcement Unit before entering private practice. In this role, he managed a team of more than a dozen attorneys handling specialized litigation before the OATH/ECB Tribunal. He also advised borough commissioners, senior management, and technical staff on zoning rules, construction codes, and legislative issues affecting development across the city. His government experience enables him to understand how agencies operate and to defend or advance a client’s position effectively.

Vivian Currie has helped individuals, property owners, and businesses throughout his career resolve serious enforcement matters, including cases involving building collapses, unsafe construction practices, illegal conversions, and violations involving licensed professionals. His work has addressed major public safety issues, including crane and scaffold failures, and disputes involving shared-economy uses and public spaces. Mr. Currie is admitted to practice in New York and continues to help clients navigate complex administrative and legal challenges with a practical, informed, and steady approach.

Law Office Affiliations

• Law Partner, Benimovich Currie & Ajasin LLP
• Member, New York State Bar Association
• Member, New York County Lawyers Association

Licensed State

• New York

Education

• Pace University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• West Virginia University
  Master of Public Administration (MPA)
• West Virginia University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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