Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
USA Guide 2024 : California
Band 3
Email address
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+1 213 576 1000Chambers Review
Alston & Bird LLP is home to a respected group with notable experience assisting clients in obtaining zoning, land use and environmental approvals for a range of substantial development projects. The lawyers represent developers, municipalities and companies in connection with the entitlements of commercial, residential and industrial projects. It also has noted experience acting as counsel in land use litigation.
Work Highlights
- Alston & Bird LLP represented Carmel Partners in obtaining entitlements and CEQA clearance from the City of Long Beach to develop a mixed-use project along the Pacific Coast Highway.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Alston & Bird is very good at handling complexity and their team is very knowledgable."
"The practitioners are very cognizant of the land development industry and how emerging trends affect their clients."
"Alston & Bird is very good at handling complexity and their team is very knowledgable."
"The practitioners are very cognizant of the land development industry and how emerging trends affect their clients."
Notable Practitioners
Edward Casey is well regarded for his experience handling zoning and land use issues, including CEQA matters. He focuses his practice on litigation and regularly represents clients in trials and appeals.
"Ed is a fantastic land use and zoning lawyer that consistently delivers high quality service and great results."
Nicki Carlsen is a well-reputed land use and environmental law specialist, who can offer substantial expertise in various entitlement and compliance matters. She has assisted a number of natural resources companies with renewables projects.