Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
USA Guide 2024 : North Carolina
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Provided by Morningstar Law Group
Real Estate and Land Use
Morningstar Law Group’s commercial real estate and land use attorneys have the experience to advise both developers and owners as they navigate North Carolina’s real estate development landscape, secure necessary zoning approvals from local governments, and tackle other entitlement issues. The firm’s lawyers assist developers with a wide range of real estate and land use issues, from shepherding controversial rezoning requests to establishing public-private partnerships that are necessary to make a development feasible.
- The firm’s zoning lawyers have an in-depth understanding of local zoning requirements and how potential projects may fit within a community’s long-term plans and policies.
- Land use attorneys also work with clients to obtain special use permits, variances, and other approvals before quasi-judicial bodies, such as boards of adjustment.
- In addition, the firm handles real estate transactions in an efficient and practical manner and assists clients with real estate litigation matters when necessary.
The team has built strong relationships within North Carolina’s Triangle region and are intimately familiar with the planning processes and decision makers in Raleigh, Cary, Durham, Chapel Hill, Apex, Holly Springs, Fuquay-Varina and other towns. The practice also covers areas like Opportunity Zones and public-private partnerships, which are essential for clients engaging in complex real estate developments.
Chambers Review
Morningstar Law Group is a North Carolina firm with significant capabilities in land use issues. The firm represents developers and landowners on a broad range of zoning matters, including condemnation issues. The team also advises on the establishment of public-private partnerships and offers notable expertise in real estate litigation.
Notable Practitioners
William Brian offers decades of experience in zoning and land use matters and is widely recognized as a market leader in the space. He wins praise for his handling of land use litigation.
Jason Barron has a robust practice that sees him regularly represent land owners and developers in zoning and land use matters.
Mack Paul has extensive experience advising developers, landowners and businesses on land use and zoning matters. He also has particular expertise in relation to environmental matters.
Patrick Byker is best known for his abilities in zoning and land use work.