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Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use

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Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use - California

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

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 defended Chevron in a challenge against a countywide ballot initiative that would have immediately banned well stimulation and halted operations at one of California's largest oil fields.

Strengths

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Our transaction was exceptionally complex with no exact precedent or template. The team were adept at focusing on the salient aspects of the transaction which made the process engaging and efficient.

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The team was very experienced dealing with jurisdictions and provided seamless and creative solutions to our real estate needs.

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Notable Practitioners

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Edward J Casey
2
Edward J Casey
2
Band 2
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.

Edward was great to work with and provided excellent and in depth advice about our recent endeavor.

Edward is concise, quick and very respectful of time.

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Nicki Carlsen
4
Nicki Carlsen
4
Band 4
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.

Nicki has done a phenomenal job being a resource for us. Our matters are extremely complex and she has proven to be a premier resource for our firm.

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Gabrielle Cuskelly
5
Gabrielle Cuskelly
5
Band 5
Gabrielle Cuskelly is noted for her real estate finance experience, frequently representing lender or borrower-side clients in relation to mortgage or mezzanine financing.

Gabrielle is experienced and a delight to work with. We would welcome the chance to work with her again.

Gabrielle is fantastic. She is an excellent drafter with fantastic inter-personal skills and a really strong knowledge of the hospitality market.

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Alston & Bird LLP

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Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
Edward J Casey
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Edward J Casey
2
Band 2
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Nicki Carlsen
4
Nicki Carlsen
4
Band 4
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California: Southern

Real Estate
Gabrielle Cuskelly
5
Gabrielle Cuskelly
5
Band 5
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