Best Lawyers in Colorado, United States for Land Use and Zoning Law

Munsey Ayers represents clients in real estate, land use and municipal law matters. Munsey has a well-established reputation working with private sector clients on annexation, zoning and subdivision, vested property rights and public finance matters, including negotiating development agreements, tax sharing agreements and public-private financing mechanisms such as public improvement fee (PIF) and tax increment financing (TIF) arrangements. In this regard, Munsey’s clients rely on his a...

Deep relationships with local and state governments. Thrives on helping clients navigate complex redevelopment and urban renewal projects. More than 25 years of real estate law experience. Challenging, controversial and complicated land use and real estate deals are the cornerstone of Carolynne White’s practice. With more than two decades of experience, Carolynne focuses on the zoning and entitlement process as it relates to redevelopment—both infill and urban renewal. She also he...

Thirty-five years navigating complex land use and water issues. Facilitated hundreds of millions in water rights deals. Respected authority on water, land use and environmental law matters. Few can rival Wayne’s experience handling high-profile land use, water, environmental and condemnation matters. Public entities and private companies throughout the Rocky Mountain region have counted on his experience to handle challenging land use and water issues, including water rights litigation ...

Tom Ragonetti has been frequently referred to as the preeminent land use attorney in Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region. His practice is focused on land use, government regulation, public-private transactions and related matters. He is a recognized specialist in land use planning and regulation, public finance for private development, annexation, urban development, zoning and historic preservation. Beyond his unparalleled expertise in land use and governmental regulation, Tom has comprehe...

Mr. Anderson's practice focuses primarily on real estate litigation, real estate transactions, and commercial litigation. Litigation matters include real estate title issues, title insurance matters, private condemnation, mined land reclamation issues, construction defect litigation, mechanics’ lien litigation, and enforcement of security interests. Mr. Anderson also represents buyers, sellers, and lenders in real estate transactions. A particular area of emphasis is road and access law...

Kristin A. Decker is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Land Use and Zoning Law. Kristin A., who practices law in Denver, Colorado, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kristin A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Brad Curl practices primarily in the areas of real estate, land use, construction, business and corporate law. Prior to joining PackardDierking in 2018, Brad was the Managing Partner with the Boulder law firm of Johnson & Repucci. Earlier in his career, Brad practiced construction litigation in Denver and defended design professionals involved in various design and construction disputes. Brad also has practical construction project management experience gained from his work for both subco...

Brady McShane provides legal advice to clients on political, regulatory, and environmental issues involved in developing property in California and Colorado. His practice focuses on securing land use approvals, regulatory permits, and environmental clearance from government agencies, directing public policy and government relations strategies and counseling clients on land use issues pertaining to the acquisition, disposition, and financing of properties. Brady’s broad range of land use...

Steven Paletz represents local, regional, and national developers throughout the lifecycle of a commercial real estate transaction. His clients represent a diversity of real estate sectors including residential, industrial, retail, office, mixed use, and hospitality projects. His experience includes all aspects of a real estate transaction including agreements, leases, entitlement work, financing and construction agreements. Steven has also represented lenders in connection with the drafting ...

Andy Peters helps clients assert and defend their property rights. Equally at home before city councils and the courts, Andy navigates complex entitlements processes, negotiates with governments, and delivers trial and appellate advocacy to achieve client objectives. His practice spans land use and development approvals, eminent domain and takings cases, and matters concerning constitutional rights, sign regulation, and fair housing guarantees. He also serves as an adjunct faculty member at t...

Lindsay Lyda represents clients in a wide variety of real estate and land use matters. In the land use context, Lindsay represents clients in public hearings and appeals for land use approvals. She also assists with planned development agreements and amendments, annexations and entitlements. On the transactional side, Lindsay assists in acquisition and disposition matters, including the development of amendments to purchase and sale contracts. Lindsay’s clients include commercial develo...

A collegial and creative problem solver, James Carter focuses his practice on real estate finance and development. James has a diverse legal background, including experience in real estate finance, land use, eminent domain, and real estate litigation, which informs a well-rounded, practical approach to working with clients and meeting their goals. James has experience drafting and negotiating loan and conveyance documents, reviewing due diligence and aiding in the management of deals from inc...