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Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use - Arizona
What the Team is Known For
Berry Riddell LLC is a highly respected boutique firm specializing in zoning and land use matters. It has extensive experience advising on permits, leasing and rezoning, with further knowledge of real estate litigation and transactions. The team demonstrates considerable expertise in large mixed-use developments. It works with a wide range of clients such as hotels, government entities, healthcare providers and REITs. The firm is based in Scottsdale and is particularly active on mandates in and around the area.
Strengths
Berry Riddell attorneys maintain positive working relationships with City staff and elected officials.
Berry Riddell has the ability to quickly understand complex issues and achieve the highest results through well thought-out strategies and attention to detail.
Work Highlights
Berry Riddell successfully advised Stockdale Capital Partners on obtaining the zoning entitlements and City Council approval for the $1 billion mixed-use 32-acre development project The Parque.
Notable practitioners
John Berry handles a broad array of matters, including development agreements, zoning and land use permits. His clients range from REITs to commercial developers. He is a founding member of Berry Riddell LLC.
Wendy Riddell serves as the managing partner of Berry Riddell LLC and is very highly regarded for her expertise in zoning and land use issues. She acts for a range of developer clients and primarily operates across the Phoenix region.