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Real Estate - District of Columbia

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What the Team is Known For

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 advised Roadside Development on the development, financing and asset management of a seven‑building mixed‑use project in Washington DC, comprising 690 residential units alongside office and retail space.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Christine M Shiker
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Christine M Shiker
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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.
David C Silver
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David C Silver
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David Silver handles complex property and ground leasing matters as part of a wider transactional real estate practice.

David is very experienced and is deeply committed to his clients.

Kyrus Lamont Freeman
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Kyrus Lamont Freeman
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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.

Kyrus is very creative, thoughtful and flexible.

Tara A Scanlon
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Tara A Scanlon
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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 a very smart attorney with particular strength in drafting and finding solutions.

Janis Boyarsky Schiff
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Janis Boyarsky Schiff
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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 a powerhouse in the leasing space.

Jessica Bloomfield
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Jessica Bloomfield
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Jessica Bloomfield is particularly noted for her expertise in the development entitlement space. She frequently advises on zoning matters pertaining to campuses, schools and embassies.

Jessica is super professional and polished.

Ranked Lawyers at
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District of Columbia

Real Estate

David C Silver
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David C Silver
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Tara A Scanlon
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Tara A Scanlon
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Janis Boyarsky Schiff
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Janis Boyarsky Schiff
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Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use

Christine M Shiker
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Christine M Shiker
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Kyrus Lamont Freeman
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Kyrus Lamont Freeman
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Jessica Bloomfield
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Jessica Bloomfield
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