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Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use

USA Guide 2026 : Alabama


Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

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The attorneys in Bradley’s Real Estate Practice Group have earned a reputation as experienced problem solvers with a track record for closing deals. Their legal team is deeply embedded in the real estate industry and serves every sector of the market, including acquisitions, financing, lending, leasing, construction, regulatory, tax, and other matters.

Their real estate lawyers display a steadfast commitment to client service, finding creative solutions for obstacles while proactively moving deals along to help clients reach their goals. The team handles complex, multimillion-dollar projects for large institutions that take years to see through to completion, as well as more routine ongoing transactions for clients whose primary businesses are in real estate investment or development.

Bradley has a strong national real estate presence and works with developers on projects and transactions all over the United States. They have an especially deep practice in the Southeast, with decades of experience in negotiating major deals and longstanding collegial relationships with industry players and government officials. They frequently serve as counsel for outside institutions that are pursuing real estate transactions in their home cities and need attorneys who know how to successfully navigate the real estate environment in the local market.

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What the Team is Known For

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings has a top-tier legal practice in Alabama that offers the complete range of real estate legal services. The group possesses specialists in the fields of real estate finance, acquisitions and litigation, as well as zoning and land use mandates. The firm is noted for its comprehensive understanding of land use issues at the municipal, state and federal levels and demonstrates formidable strength across a range of sectors, including retail and healthcare. The team counts a number of developers, investment entities and banks as its clients.

Work Highlights

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  • Bradley Arant Boult Cummings represented Cadence Bank in negotiating a $75,511,800 loan for the development of a 165-unit, 532- bed student housing development project located in Tucson, Arizona at University of

    Arizona.

Strengths

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  • Their understanding of our business and commercial priorities is exceptional.

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  • The team are experts in all matters related to real estate development, zoning, and covenants.

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  • Their availability throughout the process, along with having access to many experts and past transactional experience is amazing.

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  • They have a complete understanding of the subject matter and are able to navigate all of the problems that arise.

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  • With their diversity of experience and specialties within the firm, you never lack for the commercial understanding and unique aspects. I was amazed at the experiential knowledge and understanding of our specific needs.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Dawn Helms Sharff
    Band 1Dawn Helms Sharff

    Dawn Helms Sharff

    Dawn Helms Sharff's wide-ranging real estate expertise includes construction loans and acquisitions, among other issues.
    • Dawn is a go-to for complex issues that may arise.

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    • Dawn is just an absolute rockstar.

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    • The level of service Dawn provides is exceptional. She is consistently responsive, thorough, proactive, often anticipating questions or issues before they arise.

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    • Dawn is responsive thoughtful, careful and a thorough lawyer.

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  • Band 2Stephen Monk
    Band 2Stephen Monk

    Stephen Monk

    Stephen Monk operates a transactional practice which sees him regularly advise on the sale and purchase of both residential and commercial property. His clients include developers and municipalities.
    • He is the go-to person in the city for commercial development subdivisions. I can't say enough good things about him.

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    • Stephen is top real estate counsel, an expert.

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    • Steve has an incredible ability to craft agreements that mitigate litigation risks while clearly defining each party's role in the deal. His business acumen complements his legal ability. He is ethical and trustworthy beyond measure. His goal is complete customer satisfaction.

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  • Band 1T. Michael Brown
    Band 1T. Michael Brown

    T. Michael Brown

    Michael Brown is in high demand for his expert advice on zoning challenges, as well as for advice on various land use negotiations.
    • Mike is very knowledgeable about zoning matters.

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  • Band 1William C Byrd
    Band 1William C Byrd

    William C Byrd

    William Byrd offers experience of real estate development and financing, with notable expertise in construction loans.
  • Band 2James Webb
    Band 2James Webb

    James Webb

    James Webb represents developers, lenders and borrowers in real estate transactions, including financings and housing projects.
    • James is very smart. He gets things done in a very timely and efficient manner and he puts out good product.

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    • I appreciate James's professionalism, candor and level of support.

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    • James is a really good lawyer. He responds immediately and is smart. He is a good adviser, good at following up, and clients enjoy working with him.

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  • Band 3Jason Avery
    Band 3Jason Avery

    Jason Avery

    Jason Avery is sought out for his real estate expertise in regards to both transactional and mortgage litigation matters.
    • Jason is a good young lawyer, highly thought of in real estate.

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    • Jason has experience top to bottom on all commercial real estate areas.

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  • Band 3Julia Bernstein
    Band 3Julia Bernstein

    Julia Bernstein

    Julia Bernstein is noted for her expertise in real estate finance work, representing both lenders and borrowers.

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