About

Provided by Foster Garvey PC

Foster Garvey’s Real Estate, Land Use & Environmental team is one of the most well-respected teams in the Pacific Northwest. Our collective experience covers the full spectrum of real estate law including commercial and real estate finance, construction, environment and natural resources, land use and zoning, water quality, water rights and real estate litigation. We have experience with all types of projects including commercial buildings, mixed-use projects, shopping centers, hospitals and medical centers, hotels and resorts, single and multi-family projects, convention centers and more. Our land use and environmental attorneys have years of experience addressing the unique issues associated with small to large projects. Our clients include large and small local and national real estate developers, property owners, lenders, real estate investment advisors, fund sponsors, REITs, property managers, real estate agents and others involved in the real estate industry. We focus primarily on the following areas:

  • Commercial and Real Estate Finance
  • Construction
  • Environment and Natural Resources
  • Land Use, Planning and Zoning
  • Real Estate
  • Real Estate Funds and Syndications
  • Water Quality
  • Water Rights

Chambers Review

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Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use - Washington

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Foster Garvey PC has a strong zoning and land use group with particular strength in complex litigation mandates arising from a range of commercial, industrial and mixed-use projects. The firm is also recognized for its transactional real estate expertise, including its representation of investors and developers involved in major projects. The team is increasingly active on major infrastructure projects and on behalf of hospitality industry clients.

Work Highlights

  • Foster Garvey PC represented the City of Kirkland in successfully defending against a legal challenge to City and County actions approving a supportive housing facility.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Gary Fluhrer
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Senior Statespeople
Gary Fluhrer is a highly respected lawyer for developers, investors and owners, and handles a wide array of transactions, including the sale, acquisition, financing and leasing of real estate. He works with a variety of clients in the hospitality, industrial and healthcare industries.

I don't think there is an issue in a real estate or finance deal that Gary hasn't come across.

Gary is wonderfully responsive and pragmatic.

He is a wonderful negotiator and can manage large and complex transactions.

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Patrick Schneider
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Band 2
Patrick Schneider has vast experience in advising clients on the zoning and land use aspects of real estate development, including handling related litigation.

Patrick Schneider is a very good attorney.

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Bryan Helfer
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Band 3
Bryan Helfer represents a broad range of developers and investors. His practice includes acquisitions and dispositions.

Bryan is a wonderful attorney.

Bryan is an excellent lawyer who is practical and responsive.

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Christopher Napier
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Band 3
Christopher Napier represents a broad range of clients in his real estate practice, with notable strength in financing matters. He also assists clients with acquisitions and leasings.

Christopher has a solution-based work ethic.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Gary Fluhrer
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Senior Statespeople
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Bryan Helfer
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Band 3
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Christopher Napier
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Band 3
Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use

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Patrick Schneider
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Band 2