About

Provided by Cairncross & Hempelmann, PS

The Real Estate team at Cairncross & Hempelmann brings a wealth of experience and deep industry knowledge to every transaction, and clients benefit from our collaborative team approach. Our clients include developers, lenders, borrowers, and owners at the forefront of some of the most visible, sophisticated, and complex real estate projects in the region. Our highly-integrated team has helped clients involved in iconic properties throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Real Estate Areas of Focus:

  • ​Real Estate Debt & Equity Finance
  • Leasing
  • Acquisition & Disposition
  • Land Development
  • Condominiums

The Land Use & Zoning attorneys at Cairncross & Hempelmann are well-versed in the zoning, planning and land use laws of Washington.  Our extensive experience in the field translates into an astute technical and practical knowledge of applicable codes and how they have historically been interpreted and applied.  We represent both private and public sector clients, including property owners, developers, counties and municipalities.  

Land Use & Zoning Areas of Focus:

  • ​Land Use Entitlements
  • SEPA and NEPA Compliance
  • Comprehensive Planning and Zoning and Development Regulations
  • Master Planned Developments, Subdivisions, Annexation
  • Transit-Oriented Development
  • Shoreline Management Act and Critical Areas
  • Growth Management Act Compliance and Appeals
  • Natural Resources
  • Land Use and Real Estate Litigation and Appeals


Chambers Review

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Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use - Washington

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What the Team is Known For

Cairncross & Hempelmann, PS is acknowledged as a leading player in the zoning and land use space, assisting public and private sector clients with matters such as land use entitlements and permits, master-planned developments and residential subdivisions. The firm is also recognized for its experience in handling acquisitions, financing, leasing and development agreements. Its lawyers are further noted for their cultivation of excellent relations with regulatory authorities and for their work in the areas of real estate syndication, tax credit transactions and mixed-use developments.

Work Highlights

  • Cairncross & Hempelmann represented Lakeside Industries in land use permitting matters for its mines, plants, and other facilities across Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, and on real estate matters, including a mixed‑use development in Issaquah, Washington.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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John W. Hempelmann
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John W. Hempelmann
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Senior Statespeople
John Hempelmann continues to be highly regarded for his zoning and land use practice, and is widely sought after for his experience in securing permits for clients.

I have worked with John Hempelmann for 30 years on development and seeking entitlement related to transportation issues. He is the best and prides himself on his diversity of knowledge and experience.

Donald E. Marcy
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Donald E. Marcy
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Donald Marcy has a wealth of experience in securing land use entitlements for major real estate developments. He frequently represents large and high-profile clients.
Matt B. Hanna
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Matt B. Hanna
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Matt Hanna represents clients in the financing, sale and acquisition of real estate. He frequently advises REITs and developers on commercial and residential projects.

We have years of experience working together, and Matt Hanna continues to provide a high level of service, knowledge, and awareness.

What I really like about Matt Hanna is that he really understands our business, is good at communicating risk and opportunity, listens to us, and offers good recommendations.

Randall Olsen
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Randall Olsen
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Randall Olsen has a well-established real estate practice. He regularly handles a range of issues concerning transit-related projects.

Randall Olsen is extremely responsive and punctual.

Randall is not only a top‑notch lawyer, but he also has a unique ability to understand the commercial and business implications of each step we have taken.

He is fast, accurate and always responsive.

David Herrman
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David Herrman
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Chair of the real estate group, David Herrman routinely provides counsel on acquisitions and financings related to complex development projects.

It is a pleasure to work with David Herrman because you are working with someone who is incredibly experienced and has very good ideas about how to get problems solved.

David Herrman has earned and retained our business through a long history of expertise and sound legal counsel on all fronts.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Real Estate

Matt B. Hanna
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Matt B. Hanna
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Band 2
David Herrman
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David Herrman
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Band 4
Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use

John W. Hempelmann
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John W. Hempelmann
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Senior Statespeople
Donald E. Marcy
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Donald E. Marcy
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Band 1
Randall Olsen
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Randall Olsen
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Band 2

Members

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Andrew S. Lane

David A. Herrman

Head of Department

Nancy Bainbridge Rogers

Head of Department

Ryan D. McFarland

Ryan D. White

Clients

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American Capital Group

American Homes for Rent

AvalonBay Communities

Calhoun Property Management

City of Sumner

Daly Partners

Dunn Lumber Co.

Evolution Projects

Horton Street

Laconia

Lennar Corporation

Madison Avenue Development

MainStreet Property Group

MainVue Homes LLC

MainVue Homes/Henley USA

Microsoft Corporation

Mill Stream Properties Group

Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream

Mount Baker Housing

Oakpointe, LLC

Pinnacle Partners

Plus Investments

Race Track LLC

Taylor Morrison Home Builders

Timberlane Partners

Trammell Crow Residential

Industries

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Affordable Housing

Biotechnology

Commercial Real Estate

Healthcare

Hospitality

Industrial Real Estate

Institutional Real Estate

Owners

Real Estate Development

Real Estate Finance

Real Estate Investment

Religious Real Estate

Residential Real Estate

Retail

Transit Oriented Development