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Alston & Bird LLP

Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use

USA Guide 2026 : California

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Alston & Bird LLP

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Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use - California

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.
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Work Highlights

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  • Alston & Bird LLP defended Hackman Capital Partners in multiple lawsuits challenging the approval of entitlements and an EIR for the modernization and expansion of production facilities at the Television City in Los Angeles.

Strengths

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  • The firm is well versed in Californian land laws and can navigate what can be pretty muddy water at times.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Edward J Casey
    Edward J Casey

    Edward J Casey

    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.
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  • Jeffrey Carlin
    Jeffrey Carlin

    Jeffrey Carlin

    Jeffrey Carlin is noted for his impressive practice in the zoning and land use space in California. He is regularly engaged by clients for assistance with litigation and CEQA matters.

    • He has the ability to put things in terms I can understand and does a great job of guiding us through land and environmental challenges.

      Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use respondentUSA
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  • Nicki Carlsen
    Nicki Carlsen

    Nicki Carlsen

    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.

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  • Gabrielle Cuskelly
    Gabrielle Cuskelly

    Gabrielle Cuskelly

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

    • She can balance both commercial and legal aspects of matters.

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