
Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
USA Guide 2026 : North Carolina
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About
Provided by Poyner Spruill LLP
Representing clients ranging from smaller, family-owned businesses to large, national and global corporations and REITs, we advise on matters related to site selection, obtaining entitlements, construction litigation, tax incentives, and environmental issues. We are also uniquely situated to help clients with government relations matters at the local, state, and federal levels.
We enjoy the opportunity to work with clients throughout the entire development process, gaining valuable insight into their businesses along the way, and developing strong client relationships.
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Work Highlights
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Poyner Spruill LLP represented Hexagon Energy in securing conditional rezoning for an 80-megawatt solar facility in Pitt County, North Carolina.
Strengths
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They know the process, front to back, and they comprehensively take care of these processes.
Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use respondentUSAThe team are really responsive and their subject matter expertise in their field is great.
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Notable Practitioners
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Band 1 
Band 1 
Chad W. Essick
Chad Essick is well respected among his peers for his handling of zoning and land use issues. His clients include developers, landowners and local governments.
Chad has an intimate knowledge of local zoning issues in North Carolina. He is incredibly responsive and diligent.
Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use respondentUSAChad is highly responsive and willing to do whatever is necessary to deliver the services needed.
Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use respondentUSA
Band 4 
Band 4 
Stephanie Sanders
Stephanie Sanders is based in Raleigh and focuses on real estate transactions, such as acquisitions, development and leasing. Stephanie is highly responsive to requests for assistance and offers practical solutions as issues are encountered.
Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use respondentUSA
Ranked Individuals at Poyner Spruill LLP (2)
Members
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H. Glenn Dunn

Frank L. Bryant

William (Bill) S. Cherry

Joseph (Bo) B. Dempster

Timothy W. Griffin

Bradley J. Herring

Melissa (Missy) M. Jaskolka

Colin R. McGrath

Christopher H. Roede

Stephanie Sanders
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Chad W. Essick
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