Best Lawyers in America for Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
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Joelle C. Rocha is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Land Use and Zoning Law, Litigation - Construction, Litigation - Land Use and Zoning, Litigation - Real Estate and Real Estate Law. Joelle C. practices law in Providence, Rhode Island Best Lawyers has recognized Joelle C. Rocha since 2022. 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 t...
Jim focuses his practice on representing public and private sector clients in complex matters involving zoning, condemnation, economic incentives, elections, telecommunications, municipal law, environmental law and commercial real estate. He assists clients in landfill development, obtaining economic incentives from state and local governments, locating cell towers, condemnations, election challenges, rezonings, annexation disputes and procurement challenges. Jim practiced for 18 years in the...
Barbara Schussman, a partner in the firm's Environment, Energy & Resources practice, focuses on securing federal, state and local agency approvals needed to develop a wide range of private and public projects, including industrial scale solar facilities, university campuses, hospitals, research and development facilities, water supply and storage projects, oil refineries, maritime port and airport expansions, and numerous industrial, commercial, housing and mixed use developments. Barbara...
Area of Emphasis Blaine Lucas is a shareholder in the Public Sector Group of Babst Calland. He is also a member of the firm’s Energy and Natural Resources Group, and is responsible for coordination of the firm’s representation of traditional and renewable energy industry clients on land use and other local regulatory matters. He has represented oil and gas operators in obtaining local government approvals for unconventional natural gas wells, compressor stations, meter stations, t...
Will Kemp is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Construction, Litigation - Land Use and Zoning, Litigation - Real Estate, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Will practices law in Las Vegas, Nevada Best Lawyers has recognized Will Kemp since 2006. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic regi...
Joseph A. Stewart is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Government Contracts, Land Use and Zoning Law and Litigation - Land Use and Zoning. Joseph A. practices law in Honolulu, Hawaii Best Lawyers has recognized Joseph A. Stewart 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 Joseph A. Stewart is...
John Floyd brings considerable experience to his cases with an extensive background in commercial real estate and construction matters, land use and zoning, and complex commercial disputes. John’s clients include commercial real estate developers, private equity firms, manufacturers, international financial institutions, and other large corporations located throughout the United States. Regardless of the subject matter, John takes a practical approach to problem solving and seeks to max...
Alan’s primary practice focus is land use, zoning, real estate and local government law with a particular emphasis on development permitting and related transactions. Alan is a former land use planner for Montana local governments, who combines his professional planning background with his work in land use law to provide clients with a unique blend of practical skills and legal analysis. He is frequently called upon to provide advice to private and government sector clients and has serv...
Mike Vercher is a partner and former chair of Christian & Small’s Insurance and Financial Services Practice Group. For over 20 years, he has represented insurance companies and their insureds in litigation and coverage disputes. Mike also routinely represents businesses in complex mass tort, workplace exposure, construction, transportation, product liability, premises liability, breach of contract and fraud litigation. He has tried cases as lead counsel in seven different Alabama co...
Kraig Byron is a Shareholder in the Litigation & Risk Management Practice Group at von Briesen & Roper, s.c. Kraig offers many years of experience in the areas of complex business litigation, labor and employment litigation, outdoor advertising law, tax assessments, family law issues, anti-trust matters and general civil litigation. Kraig has been a featured speaker at continuing professional education courses on Wisconsin property law and other related legal issues. Kraig has present...
David has represented property owners across North Carolina since 2008. Named the Best Lawyers 2026 Charlotte "Lawyer of the Year" for Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law and 2027 Charlotte "Lawyer of the Year" for Litigation - Land Use and Zoning, he focuses exclusively on eminent domain and zoning law and litigation. As a property rights attorney, David has always remained committed to working for property owners, primarily against the government. David represents individuals and businesses...
Benjamin T. McCall is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Land Use and Zoning Law, Litigation - Land Use and Zoning and Municipal Law. Benjamin T. practices law in Portland, Maine Best Lawyers has recognized Benjamin T. McCall 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 Benjamin T. McCall is held by other lawyers.
Rob's active business litigation practice focuses primarily on complex commercial disputes in the federal courts, including false and deceptive trade practice, false advertising, and consumer labeling claims, commercial fraud claims, products liability, civil RICO, breach of fiduciary duty claims, and intellectual property disputes including trademark, trade dress and copyright. He is also one of New Hampshire's most experienced litigators on the scope and application of the New Hampshire Con...
J. Randall Jones is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Construction, Litigation - Land Use and Zoning, Litigation - Real Estate and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs. J. Randall practices law in Las Vegas, Nevada Best Lawyers has recognized J. Randall Jones since 1999. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice...
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