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What the Team is Known For

DLA Piper LLP (US) has an experienced group of practitioners, active across the full spectrum of real estate matters and possessing a strong presence in zoning and land use. The team frequently advises on high-value development work and also assists with leasing, public financing and construction disputes. The firm is well equipped to handle the full suite of substantial transactions and complex land use matters for domestic and international clients.

Work Highlights

  • DLA Piper LLP (US) assisted EDC Venture in creating a joint venture with local developer Stack Real Estate to develop a 26-acre parcel of land in Salt Lake City, Utah, valued at $442 million, into data centers.

Strengths

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The attorneys at DLA Piper are both connected and active within the city's real estate sector, so they are able to provide uniquely relevant counsel.

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The team are always responsive.

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Notable Practitioners

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Richard F Klawiter
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Richard F Klawiter
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Richard Klawiter is noted for his extensive experience in areas such as land use and zoning, public-private matters and municipal financing. He is a favorite choice of client for national and multinational developers.

Richard is a go-to for land use.

He is a consummate advocate and one of the most trusted land use attorneys in the market.

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Katie Jahnke Dale
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Katie Jahnke Dale
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Katie Jahnke Dale is an adviser on land use issues to numerous high-profile developers. She is famed for her expertise in zoning and entitlement matters.

Katie is incredibly knowledgeable.

Katie is incredible. She knows the market very well.

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Mariah DiGrino
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Mariah DiGrino
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Mariah DiGrino is highly regarded for guiding nonprofit and commercial clients through the intricacies of local government zoning and permitting regulations. She also acts for developers on land and property acquisitions.

She is a trusted partner who consistently performs over and above expectations.

Mariah is knowledgeable and committed to client success. She brings deep experience and strong government relations.

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Paul Shadle
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Paul Shadle
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Paul Shadle's reputation in the zoning space is bolstered by his work on some of Chicago's major residential and commercial developments. He is highly regarded for his expertise in obtaining entitlements for prominent developers.

Paul is very knowledgeable and supportive.

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Adam T. Berkoff
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Adam T. Berkoff
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Adam Berkoff is best known for his work in the mixed-use and condominium space. He also handles transactions involving student housing and medical facilities.

He provides thoughtful and actionable responses. His dedication to client service is unparalleled.

He is client-focused and user-friendly.

Adam is extremely knowledgeable, pragmatic and efficient.

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Alison M Mitchell
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Alison M Mitchell
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Alison Mitchell is well regarded for her real estate practice, which includes a range of financing and transactional matters. She is especially active on mortgage loans secured by property portfolios.

Alison is highly organized and responsive. She always provides extremely thoughtful and thorough legal advice on transactions.

She is a tenacious client advocate.

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Michael D. Rechtin Jr
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Michael D. Rechtin Jr
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Michael Rechtin has carved out a well-regarded niche practice in data center-related acquisitions, dispositions and lease negotiations.

Michael brings pragmatic solutions to complex, technical situations.

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Jason Vismantas
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Jason Vismantas
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Jason Vismantas is highly regarded for his corporate real estate practice. He advises on acquisitions, dispositions and related financing matters.

He provides exceptional service and is always available.

Jason is extremely competent.

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Jon Goreham
Jon Goreham
Associates to watch
Jon Goreham has a growing profile for his work supporting clients in real estate financings. He is particularly highly regarded for his representation of lender-side clients.

Jon is great to work with.

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Ranked Lawyers at
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Real Estate
Adam T. Berkoff
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Adam T. Berkoff
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Alison M Mitchell
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Alison M Mitchell
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Band 3
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Michael D. Rechtin Jr
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Michael D. Rechtin Jr
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Jason Vismantas
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Jason Vismantas
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Jon Goreham
Jon Goreham
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Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
Richard F Klawiter
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Richard F Klawiter
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Katie Jahnke Dale
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Katie Jahnke Dale
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Mariah DiGrino
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Mariah DiGrino
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Paul Shadle
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Paul Shadle
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