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Ballard Spahr LLP

Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use

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Ballard Spahr LLP

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Our Real Estate Development and Complex Transactions Group offers services in complex development, land use, tax structuring, construction, leasing, condominiums, mixed-use projects, and condemnation. The Real Estate Finance Group represents lenders, special servicers, private equity firms, REITs, life insurance companies, CMBS lenders, and borrowers in loan transactions and distressed real estate deals. The Resort and Hotel Group advises developers, hotel brands, management companies, and other hospitality companies focusing on timeshare and fractional deals and resort developments. The Housing Group represents housing authorities, as well as underwriters, investors, and lenders in some of the largest affordable housing transactions, as well as GSE and HUD financing and tax credit transactions.

In Maryland, we invest in the success of our community, and are privileged to serve in integral roles that grow the City of Baltimore and other areas of the state in major projects. Our real estate attorneys represent the region's top business, government, community, and civic leaders, and have shaped the success of iconic projects throughout the city, including museums, performing arts centers, educational institutions, major sports venues, mixed-use complexes, and religious sites. We combine multidisciplinary real estate capacities with strong relationships with elected officials, government agencies, civic groups, and media to achieve our clients' most challenging objectives.

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Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use - Maryland


What the Team is Known For

Ballard Spahr LLP is a national firm with a strong track record of representing major clients on some of the state's most high-profile developments and acquisitions. Clients benefit from an impressive bench of real estate practitioners. The firm's experience includes advising on projects in a variety of sectors, from hospitality and housing to education and entertainment. It has a strong real estate finance practice that acts for clients such as REITs, private equity firms and lenders.

Work Highlights

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  • Ballard Spahr advised Penrose on a multi-phased redevelopment effort in Prince George's County, as developer and borrower counsel.

Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleJon M Laria
    Senior StatespeopleJon M Laria

    Jon M Laria

    Jon Laria regularly advises on large commercial development projects and other real estate transactions, with particular expertise in land use and zoning issues.
  • Senior StatespeopleMark Pollak
    Senior StatespeopleMark Pollak

    Mark Pollak

    Mark Pollak advises both developers and investors on key transactions and has particular strength in matters requiring public financing.
  • Senior StatespeopleRaymond G Truitt
    Senior StatespeopleRaymond G Truitt

    Raymond G Truitt

    Raymond Truitt advises clients on a broad range of real estate transactions and development projects.

  • Band 2Thomas A Hauser
    Band 2Thomas A Hauser

    Thomas A Hauser

    Thomas Hauser specializes in real estate finance work, regularly representing both lenders and borrowers on complex transactions. He is particularly active on matters concerning multifamily and senior housing.
  • Band 3Eben Hansel
    Band 3Eben Hansel

    Eben Hansel

    Eben Hansel has a strong real estate practice with a particular emphasis on commercial development work. He advises on transactions as well as associated land use and zoning matters.

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