Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
USA Guide 2024 : Washington
Band 2
Contact number
206 623 9372Chambers Review
Van Ness Feldman has an impressive team, highly respected for its expertise in the land use arena. The group has extensive experience in advising public and private sector clients on land use entitlements and permits, property acquisition, development, financing and leasing. Its lawyers act on behalf of commercial real estate owners, municipalities, energy companies and ports, and they are particularly noted for their handling of large, complex infrastructure-related projects.
Work Highlights
- Van Ness Feldman provided permitting and land use counsel to Innergex Renewable Energy in its development of solar facilities in the Pacific Northwest.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Van Ness team is top-notch for sophisticated and complex matters - it has the knowledge and the right people to handle it."
"The firm has very strong commercial awareness."
"The Van Ness team is top-notch for sophisticated and complex matters - it has the knowledge and the right people to handle it."
"The firm has very strong commercial awareness."
Notable Practitioners
Jay Derr counsels clients on land use and environmental issues. He has notable experience in the energy and infrastructure sectors, advising clients on development projects, with additional strength in residential developments.
"Jay is an exceptional lawyer. He is very smart and knowledgeable."
Tadas Kisielius's experience includes guiding large-scale development projects through the permitting process. He frequently assists clients with energy projects.
"Tadas is a highly skilled litigator - diligent, experienced and effective."
Susan Shyne has a superb transactional real estate practice. Her experience includes financing, acquisition and leasing.
"Susan is a great lawyer who is very well known and respected."
Joshua Krebs is noted for his experience handling a full gamut of real estate matters, also demonstrating sector expertise within the energy sector.
"He is very knowledgeable and easy to work with."