Best Ohio Land Use and Zoning Lawyers

John Monroe focuses his practice on real estate and land use issues. He handles matters such as real estate transactions, including sales, acquisitions and leasing; real estate litigation, including landlord-tenant disputes, boundary disputes, title issues and zoning matters; manufactured home park law; and administrative appeals from governmental bodies. Mr. Monroe’s recent notable cases and transactions include: -Successfully prosecuted and argued an unconstitutional zoning ordinance/...

Dubbed zealous and creative by opposing counsel, Aaron S. Evenchik focuses on construction and real estate law, where he represents clients in both transactional and litigation matters. Serving as co-chair of both the firm’s construction and real estate practice groups, his cross-practice technique allows him to help resolve disputes innovatively and effectively. Aaron’s Cleveland experience with transactions and handling multiple first chair litigation/arbitration matters enables...

James V. Maniace is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law, Corporate Law, Energy Law, Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law. James V. practices law in Columbus, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized James V. Maniace since 2016. 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 James V. Maniace is held by other l...

Christopher S. Houston is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Construction Law, Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law. Christopher S. practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher S. Houston 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 Christopher S. Houston is held by other lawyers.

“The object is not for me to win your case in court; the object is for us to win in such a way that we do not need to go to court.” The name Brian P. Barger is well known in the surface mining industry for his decades of work on its behalf which includes: twenty-five years as legal counsel to the Ohio Aggregates & Industrial Minerals Association. former executive with one of the state’s largest aggregates and industrial minerals producers where he was involved with all f...

Tom Tepe is a Partner in Keating Muething & Klekamp's real estate development practice . He has been successful in obtaining real estate tax reductions throughout Ohio and in several other states. He has obtained significant reductions for property owners of major office complexes, downtown office buildings, retail/commercial developments, large apartment complexes, and industrial/distribution facilities. Tom has successfully represented property owners in numerous eminent domain cases. I...

Bill Patterson helps lenders, developers, investors, and business owners move real estate deals from concept to closing efficiently and with confidence. Since 2000, he has primarily focused his practice on real estate financing and commercial transactions, advising clients throughout the full lifecycle of real property matters from initial structuring through post closing issues. Bill works with local, regional, and national banks and other financial institutions on commercial real estate tra...

Joe Trauth's practice is concentrated in areas of civil litigation, zoning and planning law and real estate law. He has been extremely successful in major rezoning for local and national clients and in obtaining real estate property tax reductions for major commercial properties in this region. He has also handled major eminent domain cases and construction cases. From 1967-1969, Joe served in the United States Peace Corps in Western Samoa as Assistant to the Director of Economic Development ...

Ken's practice touches all areas of real estate development including financing, real estate taxation, building and preservation code matters, rail/utility rights of way, renewable energy leases, sustainable building practices and incentives, and climate change concerns, all instrumental to achieve superior results in a variety of client transactions. Ken has transactional experience with Opportunity Zones, New Market Tax Credits, Low Income Housing Tax Credits, shopping center acquisitions, ...

Sean P. Callan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law. Sean P. practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Sean P. Callan 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 Sean P. Callan is held by other lawyers.

Jody T. Klekamp is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law. Jody T. practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Jody T. Klekamp 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 Jody T. Klekamp is held by other lawyers.

Diane Calta is a key member of the firm’s civil litigation and real estate and land use practice groups, bringing over 25 years of legal experience in municipal law, economic development, litigation, real estate, eminent domain, and probate and estate planning. She currently serves as Director of Law for Mayfield Village and as special legal counsel for the City of Independence. Her previous roles include serving as Director of Law for the cities of Beachwood and Green. Diane has also h...

Timothy M. Burke is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Government Relations Practice, Land Use and Zoning Law, Litigation - Land Use and Zoning and Litigation - Municipal. Timothy M. practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Timothy M. Burke since 2007. 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 Timothy M. ...

Wayne A. Boyer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Land Use and Zoning Law. Wayne A. practices law in Canton, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Wayne A. Boyer 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 Wayne A. Boyer is held by other lawyers.

Luke Blocher is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law. Luke practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Luke Blocher 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 Luke Blocher is held by other lawyers.

Geoffrey G. Leder is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law. Geoffrey G. practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Geoffrey G. Leder 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 the professional regard in which Geoffrey G. Leder is held by other lawyers.