Best Lawyers in Ohio, United States for Land Use and Zoning Law
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Contact UsJohn 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/...
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, ...
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...
Matthew W. Fellerhoff is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law and Land Use and Zoning Law. Matthew W., who practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Matthew W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jody T. Klekamp is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law. Jody T., who practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jody T. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice 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 ...
Location, location, location is the mantra of the real estate profession. As a lifelong and community minded resident of Northwest Ohio, Lane D. Williamson knows the location quite well. Mr. Williamson has handled multiple real estate matters including real estate acquisition and development with a concentration on land use, annexation, eminent domain, zoning and planning law and permits/entitlements that also encompasses aspects of public law. Construction, mining, manufacturing, retail, dis...
Mr. Tucker served as an officer in the U.S. Army where he earned several awards including the Bronze Star. While on deployment in Afghanistan, he managed infrastructure projects ranging from schools and roads to bridges and micro-hydro power plants among other duties. Since the completion of his active duty obligation, he seeks to serve his country in a different capacity through his legal work and community involvement. He regularly advises clients on the following: land acquisitions and sal...
Mr. Jaber focuses his practice on insurance coverage issues, public sector and civil rights law, land use and zoning law and general liability matters. He has a wide range of experience in various insurance defense practice areas, including Bad Faith and General Liability Litigation. Before joining MRR Law, Edmond worked as an Associate Attorney at Kisling, Nestico & Redick in both their Litigation and Pre-Litigation Department, handling hundreds of claims pre-suit through trial, includin...
David C. Moser is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Government Relations Practice, Insurance Law, Labor and Employment Law - Management, Land Use and Zoning Law and Litigation - Labor and Employment. David C., who practices law in New Albany, Ohio, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Ashley Hetzel is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Land Use and Zoning Law. Ashley, who practices law in Columbus, Ohio, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ashley is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Malek Khawam is an associate in Hahn Loeser’s Cleveland office and is a member of the firm’s Business practice area, where he focuses his practice in the area of real estate and land use, construction, corporate and business law. Serving as an attorney in Cleveland since 2020, Malek also has experience at the United States Attorney’s Office, Northern District of Ohio as a legal extern. Malek has strong roots in Cleveland and is committed to cultivating engagement and ensurin...
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