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Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use - Delaware

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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

  • Saul Ewing advised AstraZeneca on real estate matters including repurposing of some of the company's real estate assets and also in purchase and sale of properties.

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Notable Practitioners

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William E Manning
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William E Manning
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Senior Statespeople

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.

Pamela J Scott
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Pamela J Scott
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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.

Pam is creative and effective at dealing with zoning, variances, contracts and negotiations.

Pamela Scott is great to work with. She has a great rapport with county personnel and county council members, and does a lot of legwork to get everyone informed on what is being proposed.

Pamela Scott is excellent in all aspects of land use.

Richard Forsten
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Richard Forsten
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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 involved in so many levels of real estate, government, state and local matters, we trust his judgment and guidance.

Richard Forsten of Saul Ewing is great in zoning and also in litigation in this area.

Wendie C Stabler
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Wendie C Stabler
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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.

She excels in building strong, trust-based relationships, ensuring our needs are met with precision and care.

Wendie Stabler is very responsive, very knowledgeable and very well respected by the county government officials.

Wendie is great to work with, she is a good listener and she is smart and effective.

Her keen commercial awareness ensures that all strategies align with the broader financial and business objectives of our business, consistently driving successful outcomes.

Wendie brings exceptional value to our organization with her outstanding client service, sophisticated approach to problem-solving and deep commercial awareness. 

William S Gee
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William S Gee
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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.

Mackenzie Peet
Mackenzie Peet
Associates to watch

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

Mackenzie has done a remarkable job as our land use attorney. She helps us navigate through the governmental processes to ensure timely delivery of our projects on both in-house and client projects.

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William S Gee
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William S Gee
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Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use

William E Manning
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William E Manning
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Senior Statespeople
Pamela J Scott
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Pamela J Scott
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Richard Forsten
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Richard Forsten
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Band 1
Wendie C Stabler
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Wendie C Stabler
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Mackenzie Peet
Mackenzie Peet
Associates to watch