Foster Garvey PC, Real Estate | Chambers USA Profile

About

Provided by Foster Garvey PC

Foster Garvey’s Real Estate, Land Use & Environmental team is one of the most well-respected teams in the Pacific Northwest. Our collective experience covers the full spectrum of real estate law including commercial and real estate finance, construction, environment and natural resources, land use and zoning, water quality, water rights and real estate litigation. We have experience with all types of projects including commercial buildings, mixed-use projects, shopping centers, hospitals and medical centers, hotels and resorts, single and multi-family projects, convention centers and more. Our land use and environmental attorneys have years of experience addressing the unique issues associated with small to large projects. Our clients include large and small local and national real estate developers, property owners, lenders, real estate investment advisors, fund sponsors, REITs, property managers, real estate agents and others involved in the real estate industry. We focus primarily on the following areas:

Commercial and Real Estate Finance
Construction
Environment and Natural Resources
Land Use, Planning and Zoning
Real Estate
Real Estate Funds and Syndications
Water Quality
Water Rights

Chambers Review

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Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use - Washington

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Foster Garvey has a strong zoning and land use group with particular strength in complex litigation mandates arising from a range of commercial, industrial and mixed-use projects. The firm is also recognized for its transactional real estate expertise, including its representation of investors and developers involved in major projects. The team is increasingly active on major infrastructure projects and on behalf of hospitality industry clients.

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Work Highlights

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Foster Garvey defended Sound Transit against a lawsuit brought by the City of Mercer Island challenging the construction of a bus/rail integration project near the Mercer Island light rail station.

Strengths

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"Foster Garvey provides timely and effective assistance."

Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use respondent
USA

"The team is very knowledgeable and responsive, and provides constant and proactive communication."

Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use respondent
USA

"Foster Garvey provides timely and effective assistance."

Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use respondent
USA

"The team is very knowledgeable and responsive, and provides constant and proactive communication."

Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use respondent
USA

Notable Practitioners

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Gary Fluhrer

Senior Statespeople

Gary Fluhrer is a highly respected lawyer for developers, investors and owners, and handles a wide array of transactions, including the sale, acquisition, financing and leasing of real estate. He works with a variety of clients in the hospitality, industrial and healthcare industries.

"Gary is a wonderful lawyer."

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Patrick Schneider

Band 2

Patrick Schneider has vast experience in advising clients on the zoning and land use aspects of real estate development, including handling related litigation.

"Pat provides invaluable knowledge and understanding of municipal code, process, and behavior to navigate sophisticated matters with deftness and efficiency."

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Bryan Helfer

Band 3

Bryan Helfer represents a broad range of developers and investors. His practice includes acquisitions and dispositions.

"Bryan is very smart, and a calm, collected adviser to clients."

"He has strong and broad-based knowledge."

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Christopher Napier

Band 3

Christopher Napier represents a broad range of clients in his real estate practice, with notable strength in financing matters. He also assists clients with acquisitions and leasings.

"Christopher is smart and practical."

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