An attorney and land-use expert with an impressive reputation and considerable real estate experience, Benincasa will oversee operations of the firm’s nine offices throughout the Hamptons

Continuing a year of explosive growth, leading national residential brokerage, Douglas Elliman Real Estate, today announced that it has named Carl Benincasa as regional vice president of sales, Hamptons. Benincasa, who has most recently served as an attorney for Southampton Town since 2012, boasts considerable experience in real estate law. In his role with Southampton Town, he has been responsible for the practical management of the real estate industryand its environs, particularly in the areas of planning and development. Additionally, as a named partner with Scarola, Benincasa and Mouzakitas, he has led his firm in the areas of acquisition and sales, zoning, financing, contract law and insurance issues relating to real estate.

Benincasa, who began his legal career as an assistant district attorney in New York City, earned a degree in political science from The George Washington University and his law degree from St. John’s University, where he was both a senior bar member of the Moot Court Honor Society and a senior staff member of the New York International Law Review. Additionally, he holds a master’s degree in public administration from the prestigious School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University. As regional vice president of sales, the East End native will bring his extensive array of talents to lead the South Fork team in developing competitive strategies for the firm’s luxury residential and commercial markets, building upon its revenue growth and market share, and increasing Elliman’s considerable presence in the Hamptons.

“We are thrilled to have Carl on the Elliman team,” said Scott Durkin, chief operating officer of Douglas Elliman. “Extremely knowledgeable in land use, as well as the intricacies of the law as it relates to East End real estate, he brings his valuable perspective, insight, and appreciable abilities along with him. He will be a tremendous asset to our Hamptons operation.”

"From its stellar marketing and technology platforms to its highly talented roster of top agents and management team, I am excited to have this incredible opportunity to work with a leading company like Douglas Elliman," said Benincasa. “I welcome the opportunity to add value by sharing my expertise in the fields of planning, zoning and real estate law.”

About Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Established in 1911, Douglas Elliman Real Estate is the largest brokerage in the New York Metropolitan area and the fourth largest residential real estate company nationwide. With more than 7,000 agents, the company operates approximately 110 offices in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, New Jersey, Long Island, the Hamptons & North Fork, Westchester, Greenwich, South Florida, Colorado and California. Moreover, Douglas Elliman has a strategic global alliance with London-based Knight Frank Residential for business in the worldwide luxury markets spanning 60 countries and six continents. The company also controls a portfolio of real estate services including Douglas Elliman Development Marketing; Manhattan’s largest residential property manager, Douglas Elliman Property Management with over 250 buildings; and DE Commercial. For more information on Douglas Elliman as well as expert commentary on emerging trends in the real estate industry, please visit elliman.com.