Best Lawyers in America for Land Use and Zoning Law

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...

Jeffrey Herbert is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law. Jeffrey practices law in Portland, Maine Best Lawyers has recognized Jeffrey Herbert since 2023. 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 Jeffrey Herbert is held by other lawyers.

Elizabeth Koeckeritz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law. Elizabeth practices law in Boise, Idaho Best Lawyers has recognized Elizabeth Koeckeritz since 2027. 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 Elizabeth Koeckeritz is held by other lawyers.

Jeffrey A. Calk is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Health Care Law, Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law. Jeffrey A. practices law in Nashville, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Jeffrey A. Calk since 2013. 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 Jeffrey A. Calk is held by other lawyers.

David Friedman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Environmental Law and Land Use and Zoning Law. David practices law in San Francisco, California Best Lawyers has recognized David Friedman since 2025. 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 David Friedman is held by other lawyers.

Sam leads the Real Estate practice. His experience includes all aspects of commercial real estate and community association matters. He regularly assists commercial and residential developers in the acquisition, subdivision, development, zoning, and sale of real property, including the formation of complex, mixed-use planned communities, commercial and residential condominiums, and multi-tenant commercial projects. Additionally, Sam represents purchasers and lenders with regard to the evaluat...

Tim Grooms is widely recognized for his high-value and high-complexity real estate work as well as his dedication and commitment to his clients. He represents a diverse clientele including banks, health care providers, real estate developers and owners and brokers in a broad range of transactional matters. With significant experience in both real estate and commercial lending, Mr. Grooms regularly advises and has successfully negotiated hundreds of retail, office, and commercial purchase and ...

Charles B. Liebling concentrates on redevelopment and redevelopment financing, land use law, and general real estate transactions. Mr. Liebling represents both for-profit and non-profit developers as well as governmental entities. Redevelopment and Land Use As part of his redevelopment practice, Mr. Liebling is involved in the establishment of public-private partnerships and the utilization of governmental incentive programs. He focuses on the negotiation of complex redevelopment agreements a...

Stacey Caulk is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Land Use and Zoning Law. Stacey practices law in Portland, Maine Best Lawyers has recognized Stacey Caulk since 2027. 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 Stacey Caulk is held by other lawyers.

Geoffrey P. Anderson, Esq. is a shareholder and founding member of Anderson Notarianni McMahon LLC, a Denver, Colorado law firm. His practice focuses on Commercial Litigation, Real Estate Law, Litigation - Real Estate, and Land Use and Zoning Law, with an emphasis on disputes and transactions involving complex real property issues. Mr. Anderson served as Chair of the Real Estate Section Council of the Colorado Bar Association from 2010 to 2011. He is the author of Colorado Quiet Title Actions...

Barak A. Wrobel is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Land Use and Zoning Law. Barak A. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Barak A. Wrobel since 2020. 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 Barak A. Wrobel is held by other lawyers.

Shareholder Certified Specialist in Real Estate Law, Arizona Board of Legal Specialization Ed, who has practiced law for 45 years, is a peer review rated AV® Preeminent attorney who has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America every year since 2003 and was named the 2014 Best Lawyers "Lawyer of the Year" Phoenix in Land Use and Zoning Law. Ed has been selected by Super Lawyers of the Southwest every year since its inception in 2007, Arizona’s Finest Lawyers from 2008-2025, Chamber...

William M. Reasoner is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Land Use and Zoning Law. William M. practices law in Des Moines, Iowa Best Lawyers has recognized William M. Reasoner since 2027. 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 William M. Reasoner is held by other lawyers.

Richard T. Suttle, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Land Use and Zoning Law. Richard T. practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Richard T. Suttle, Jr. 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 Richard T. Suttle, Jr. is held by other lawyers.

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...

Rod Clement’s practice is concentrated in commercial real estate and secured transactions. He regularly represents developers of shopping centers industrial facilities and office developments and borrowers, lenders and title insurers in secured financings. He also has extensive experience with retail, health care, industrial office leases and commercial properties. Projects he has worked on recently include financing renovation of historic facilities, purchasing of telecommunications sy...