Christie Tomm Addona

Practice Areas: Land Use & Zoning, General Litigation, Appellate

Christie Tomm Addona, an attorney, is a partner at Silverberg Zalantis LLC in Tarrytown, New York. Her primary areas of legal focus encompass land use and zoning matters, as well as general litigation and appellate cases. She caters to a diverse clientele, which includes individuals, organizations, and municipal boards across New York and New Jersey.

Within her role, Ms. Addona assumes the position of lead attorney for the Ossining Town Board, the Ossining Zoning Board of Appeals, and the Tarrytown Board of Appeals. Her responsibilities involve providing legal counsel on a wide range of municipal land use and zoning issues, with her expertise extending to Article 78 proceedings.

Ms. Addona’s academic background is marked by the attainment of bachelor’s degrees in economics and history from Swarthmore College, and she graduated magna cum laude from St. John’s University School of Law, where she also made significant contributions to the Journal of Civil Rights and Economic Development as the executive notes and comments editor.

Upon completing her law degree, Ms. Addona earned her license to practice law, and she is licensed to appear before all New York and New Jersey state courts, as well as the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York and the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey.

Before joining Silverberg Zalantis LLC, she gained valuable experience in civil litigation at other law firms. In these roles, she acquired expertise in various areas of law, including contract law, employment law, insurance defense, maritime law, and torts.

Beyond her legal practice, Ms. Addona finds fulfillment in sharing her knowledge and experience with others. She frequently delivers talks on topics related to land use and zoning for professional groups and organizations.