Best Lawyers in America for Land Use and Zoning Law

Jennifer Porter is Practice Group Leader of the firm’s Redevelopment, Land Use & Zoning Group. Her ability to practice zoning and land use development law in four states (New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Connecticut) establishes her as a key player in helping clients expand into the regional real estate market. Jennifer represents clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to developers, owners and lessees of commercial, retail, industrial and residential properties in all asp...

Trey Brice is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Land Use and Zoning Law. Trey, who practices law in Southfield, Michigan, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Trey is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Robert G. Dailey is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law. Robert G., who practices law in Omaha, Nebraska, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Robert G. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Brian E. Lawler is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Environmental Law, Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law. Brian E., who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2015. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Brian E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Gareth Orsmond focuses his practice on commercial real estate, land use, environmental, and energy matters in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. His practice encompasses transactional work, permitting, and litigation. Gareth started his career as an environmental and land use lawyer before building his commercial transactional practice. This background enables him to negotiate and implement complex real estate deals while resolving challenging environmental and land use issues.

Neil Sekhri is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Land Use and Zoning Law. Neil, who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Neil is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Phillip Hummel represents developers, property owners, nonprofits (including hospitals, museums, and religious organizations), and senior living facilities on zoning, planning, entitlements, permitting, historic preservation, development impact taxation, and other land use matters across several Maryland jurisdictions. He counsels clients from due diligence through permitting, regularly appears before municipal, county, and state agencies, and brings significant litigation experience to Maryl...

Wes Turner’s practice is dedicated to helping individuals, lending institutions, non-profits, and businesses with legal needs pertaining to real estate. His practice includes sale and loan closings, residential and commercial development, title insurance, shopping centers, offices, warehouses and other income producing properties, leasing and restructuring and foreclosure. Wes serves as an instructor of Mortgages & Advanced Property Law at Nashville School of Law and is a frequent r...

Jane H. Macon is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative / Regulatory Law, Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law. Jane H., who practices law in San Antonio, Texas, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jane H. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Respected authority on California and Central Coast land use, environmental and real estate issues. Leads developers, energy companies, large land owners and cannabis and hemp growers through complicated land use matters. Expansive expertise in entitlements, enforcement matters and litigation. Beth Collins is a problem solver who handles high-profile, large and controversial land use matters along the Central Coast and throughout California. She formulates strategies that help her clients&mda...

A practicing attorney for more than 30 years, Jeff King focuses on real estate projects. He represents commercial and residential real estate developers, builders and lending institutions in the acquisition, development and finance of projects. He also assists in the purchase, sale and leasing of property. Jeff is a LEED Accredited Professional. Mr. King served as Law Clerk for the Presiding Justice of the Mississippi Supreme Court. Jeff's civil and community involvement has centered on the b...

Stephen A. Finn is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Land Use and Zoning Law and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Stephen A., who practices law in Stamford, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stephen A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Leonard Braman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Land Use and Zoning Law and Litigation - Construction. Leonard, who practices law in Stamford, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Leonard is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mark Murakami practices in the firm's Dispute Resolution, Real Estate, Construction, and Business & Commercial Law practice groups. His focus is on complex commercial disputes, land use negotiation and litigation, environmental, and general civil litigation. He has appeared in all federal and states courts in Hawaii, most of the administration boards and commissions, and is licensed in the U.S. Supreme Court, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and Court of Federal Claims. He is rated by Marti...

Todd E. Lehder is co-chair of the Real Estate team at Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A. Mr. Lehder is ranked by Chambers USA for Real Estate in New Jersey and is a fellow with the American College of Real Estate Lawyers. Mr. Lehder represents professional developers, real estate investors, lenders, and property management companies, as well as borrowers, landlords, and tenants in a variety of office, industrial, retail, and residential projects in New Jersey. He handles complex commercial ...

Scott Schallhorn is a business attorney with extensive experience advising individuals and businesses in complex commercial transactions, finance and real estate matters. He represents corporate borrowers, institutional lenders and major developers in loan transactions involving construction financing, bridge loans, permanent/end loans, and loan restructuring. Scott counsels real estate owners, developers, and property managers concerning the conveyance, purchase, development and leasing of r...