Real Estate
USA Guide 2024 : District of Columbia
Band 1
Contact number
+1 202 955 3000Chambers Review
Holland & Knight LLP is noted for its assistance to clients on significant real estate developments in the DC metropolitan area. The team offers clients the full range of real estate services, including counsel on sophisticated financing and leasing matters. It possesses noteworthy strength in representing clients on complex mixed-use developments. The firm is also recognized for its outstanding land use and zoning expertise.
Work Highlights
- Holland & Knight LLP represented Roadside Development in the ongoing development, financing and asset management work associated with a mixed-use development consisting of seven buildings.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Holland & Knight has a deep bench; they prioritize our needs and understand the demands of the real estate market."
"The team is able to quickly and responsively solve urgent issues when they arise."
"All team members consistently approach their work diligently."
"Holland & Knight has a deep bench; they prioritize our needs and understand the demands of the real estate market."
"The team is able to quickly and responsively solve urgent issues when they arise."
"All team members consistently approach their work diligently."
Notable Practitioners
Christine Shiker regularly handles zoning and land use matters for major developer clients. She also leads the firm's foreign mission land use team, which represents foreign governments in DC zoning and land use matters.
"Christine is simply the best land use attorney I have had the pleasure to work with."
"Christine is the best. Hands down my go-to on any project in DC."
David Silver handles complex property and ground leasing matters as part of a wider transactional real estate practice.
"David is a terrific, top-tier attorney."
"He's a star, very accessible and straightforward to deal with, an extremely competent lawyer."
Kyrus Lamont Freeman has developed a strong reputation for his expertise in zoning law. He has advised on zoning aspects of numerous major developments in Washington.
Tara Scanlon's wide-ranging experience includes the acquisition and development of multifamily, retail and office properties. Her broad client list includes institutional and entrepreneurial owners of shopping centers and high-end street retail projects, as well as banks.
"Tara is one of the most skilled real estate attorneys I have worked with. We consider her part of our team."
"A top-notch leasing attorney who does great work in the retail leasing space."
Janis Boyarsky Schiff is held in high regard for her strong retail leasing practice. She offers further experience in acquisitions and sales as part of wider transactional capabilities.
"Janis is great, an amazing attorney."
Ranked Lawyers at
Holland & Knight LLP
District of Columbia