Best Lawyers in America for Land Use and Zoning Law
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Bio Kelley Morris Salvatore is a Partner in DarrowEverett’s Land Use, Business Litigation and Energy & Infrastructure Practice Groups with over 25 years of experience. She concentrates her practice in the areas of municipal law and administrative appeals. Kelley focuses mainly on land use and development and assists clients with all municipal and state-related matters, including tax appeals, tax stabilization agreements, environmental, building code, and liquor and other licensing m...
Valerie A. Moore is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Environmental Law and Land Use and Zoning Law. Valerie A. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Valerie A. Moore since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Valerie A. Moore is held by other lawyers.
Marie A. Cooper is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Land Use and Zoning Law. Marie A. practices law in San Francisco, California Best Lawyers has recognized Marie A. Cooper since 2017. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Marie A. Cooper is held by other lawyers.
David Halpern is an attorney with Kean Miller in New Orleans, Louisiana, where he practices in the business, real estate, and commercial litigation groups. He brings more than 30 years of combined legal and business experience to his work with clients on a wide range of corporate, real estate, and land use matters. His practice focuses on Land Use and Zoning Law, including zoning ordinances, land use approvals, and regulatory compliance, as well as mergers and acquisitions and complex busines...
Michael DeNote is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law. Michael practices law in Wilmington, Delaware Best Lawyers has recognized Michael DeNote since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Michael DeNote is held by other lawyers.
Graham C. Grady is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Government Relations Practice and Land Use and Zoning Law. Graham C. practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Graham C. Grady since 2009. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Graham C. Grady is held by other lawyers.
Geoff Robinson focuses his practice on land use, development and real estate litigation. He represents clients in civil and administrative proceedings involving planning and zoning laws, CEQA, development fees and exactions, and public facilities financing. He is an authority on writs of mandate in the trial court and is co-author of the treatise California Administrative Mandamus (CEB, 3rd Ed. 2020) and other publications on civil writ practice. He also has substantial experience in the area...
Stephen (Steve) R. Hunt, Esq., was born in Dayton, Ohio, and has practiced law for more than 30 years. He is a partner in the real estate department. Over the years, he has handled a wide variety of legal matters and now concentrates his practice in the areas of condominium law, commercial real estate law, and corporate law. His clients include large corporations, developers, homebuilders, and numerous homeowners and condominium associations. Steve has a Preeminent® AV rating of 5 out of ...
Allison E. Turnbull is a partner in Holland & Knight's Orlando office and chair of the Orlando Land Use team. Ms. Turnbull's practice focuses on all aspects of real estate development. She focuses on land use and zoning changes, the procurement and retention of development entitlements, real estate acquisitions and sales, real estate financing, and legislative and governmental affairs on both a local and state level. Ms. Turnbull represents private and public entities in the development o...
Andrew Noland is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law. Andrew practices law in Louisville, Kentucky Best Lawyers has recognized Andrew Noland since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Andrew Noland is held by other lawyers.
Richard E. Rassel, III focuses his practice primarily on the areas of business, real estate, and land use litigation as well as business and real estate transactions. Richard’s clients include public and private companies across a wide spectrum of industries such as real estate, engineering, telecom, manufacturing, automotive, insurance, health care , retail, technology, staffing, investment funds and trusts. In 2016, Richard assisted in closing three significant M&A deals and recov...
Karen T. Holzenthal is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law. Karen T. practices law in New Orleans, Louisiana Best Lawyers has recognized Karen T. Holzenthal since 2012. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Karen T. Holzenthal is held by other lawyers.
Robert Strand is a partner in the firm's Honolulu office and is a member of the Real Estate, Land Use & Hospitality Practice Group. He concentrates his practice on complex real estate transactions, commercial leasing, equipment leasing, water law and public utilities matters. Mr. Strand is listed in Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business 2018 for Real Estate. Representative Matters Commercial Leasing Represents the Ala Moana Shopping Center in connection with commercial leas...
Howard D. Cohen Esq. 10 Bryant Court Somerset, New Jersey 08873 908-809-8741 Fax 732-412-7547 Website: www.howardcohenlaw.com Email: hdcohen@howardcohenlaw.com Distinguished Counsel | Proven Results Mr. Cohen has been practicing law for 52 years and a Certified Civil Trial Attorney by the Supreme Court of New Jersey for over 30 years (1985-2016). A highly experienced and widely respected trial lawyer, Mr. Cohen focuses his practice on diverse complex litigation in the State and Federal Courts...
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