Department profile
Saul Ewing LLP

Real Estate

USA Guide 2026 : Delaware


Saul Ewing LLP

Rankings

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Real Estate - Delaware

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Saul Ewing houses a prominent and highly regarded real estate practice. The group comprises experienced practitioners who are well versed in complex real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing and development, as well as joint ventures and financings. It excels in zoning and land use matters, and represents both developers and condemning authorities in siting, right-of-way acquisition by federal and municipal entities, and trials at both possession and compensation stages. The law firm is particularly noted for its development work in the education and energy sectors.

Work Highlights

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  • Saul Ewing represented the Philadelphia Phillies and Comcast-Spectacor in a joint venture redevelopment of the South Philadelphia Sports Complex.

Strengths

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  • Saul Ewing is always our first choice for legal representation. They do a fantastic job and make our job easier.

    Real Estate respondentUSA
  • The firm is easy to work with and completes matters with exceptional efficiency.

    Real Estate respondentUSA
  • The team is prompt, pays attention to the matter and frequently communicates on status.

    Real Estate respondentUSA
  • Saul Ewing demonstrates notable depth and specialization across multiple practice areas.

    Real Estate respondentUSA
  • The attorneys are clear, concise and precise.

    Real Estate respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleWilliam E Manning
    Senior StatespeopleWilliam E Manning

    William E Manning

    William Manning is a seasoned practitioner with a wealth of experience handling zoning concerns. He continues to offer expert counsel on matters such as lease negotiations, fielding notable strength in the education sector.

  • Band 1Pamela J Scott
    Band 1Pamela J Scott

    Pamela J Scott

    Pamela Scott draws on previous in-house and public policy experience when advising on zoning concerns arising from large-scale real estate projects, including those involving utilities. She has experience acting for healthcare clients and real estate developers on commercial projects.

    • She is very knowledgeable and has worked at city and state agencies, which is helpful as she has relationships with many people still at those agencies.

      Real Estate respondentUSA
    • Pam is the best. She brings tremendous experience and a practical approach to her work with us. She is a trusted adviser.

      Real Estate respondentUSA
  • Band 1Richard Forsten
    Band 1Richard Forsten

    Richard Forsten

    Richard Forsten comes recommended for his extensive experience in land use approval and leasing issues. He has deep experience advising developers and owners on transactional and litigious matters.

    • Richard is the foremost land use litigator in the state of Delaware. He has an encyclopedic knowledge of decisions and stays on top of everything.

      Real Estate respondentUSA
  • Band 1Wendie C Stabler
    Band 1Wendie C Stabler

    Wendie C Stabler

    Wendie Stabler has commendable strength in development and redevelopment matters involving zoning and land use concerns. Her clients often come from the financial services, healthcare and education industries.

    • Wendie has many connections throughout the community.

      Real Estate respondentUSA
    • Wendie is an invaluable legal partner to us. She consistently delivers prompt, clear and actionable guidance that enables decisive progress on critical matters.

      Real Estate respondentUSA
    • Wendie is an absolute joy to work with.

      Real Estate respondentUSA
  • Band 2William S Gee
    Band 2William S Gee

    William S Gee

    William Gee has longstanding experience in a wide range of real estate transactions, including the acquisition and sale of big-ticket commercial portfolios. He is a go-to attorney for major developers across the region.

    • William Gee is excellent.

      Real Estate respondentUSA
  • Associates to watchMackenzie Sindelar
    Associates to watchMackenzie Sindelar

    Mackenzie Sindelar

    Mackenzie Sindelar is increasingly recognized for her expertise in real estate zoning and planning and property development applications.

    • Mackenzie is a great asset to our company and helps us reach our commercial goals.

      Real Estate respondentUSA
    • She is effective, convincing and understands the issues that face land use matters in Delaware.

      Real Estate respondentUSA
    • She is the first person I call.

      Real Estate respondentUSA

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