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Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use

About

Provided by Shipman & Goodwin LLP

  • Unique and diverse team handling complex transactions and all aspects of real property ownership and development, including acquisition, deal structuring, land use and permitting, construction contracting, leasing, public and private debt and equity financing, and workouts and restructuring. ​
  • Practice includes extensive experience with retail, office, multi-family, industrial, warehouse, mixed-use, entertainment and other types of commercial property.
  • Represents foreign and domestic clients including: private developers; institutional owners, banks, REITs, lessees and investors in real property; traditional mortgage lenders; commercial real estate investment funds and sovereign wealth funds; and government entities.
  • Team includes nationally recognized land use and affordable housing specialists.
  • Dozens of land use cases litigated in state and federal court.

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What the Team is Known For

Shipman & Goodwin advises on a broad range of real estate matters including acquisitions, dispositions and developments across the tri-state area. The firm's particular areas of expertise include land use, zoning, tax and distressed real estate and it represents a range of blue-chip clients including Fortune 500 companies, private developers, institutional lenders and major players in the hospitality industry. The team is also experienced with handling real estate litigation, including land use, environmental, eminent domain, title and boundary disputes.

Work Highlights

  • Shipman & Goodwin represented East Coast Growers, a cannabis facility, in obtaining a special permit from the East Hartford Planning and Zoning Commission for the installation of a cannabis cultivation facility and associated improvements.

Strengths

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They are very responsive in general and emails are answered in a timely fashion. The service is good and they do not need a lot of hand-holding and I trust them to push our agenda.

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Their deep knowledge of Connecticut land use law and their ability to craft an argument using case law and prior experience to advocate for the project is second to none.

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They are extremely responsive, flexible and creative.

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Notable Practitioners

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Barry C Hawkins
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Barry C Hawkins
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Senior Statespeople
Barry Hawkins is held in high regard for his longstanding expertise in the Connecticut real estate market. He is recognized for the expert counsel he provides on both contentious and transactional mandates.
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William G Rock
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William G Rock
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Senior Statespeople
William Rock is sought out by developers, lenders and public authorities for his strong counsel on a range of developments. He is a go-to attorney for PPP mandates.
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Kent S Nevins
Kent S Nevins
Star Individuals
Kent Nevins is held in high esteem for his real estate practice. He acts on the development, leasing and financing aspects of major commercial and mixed-use projects.

He is a tremendous lawyer.

Kent operates as a trusted adviser to us. He combines excellent client service with deep commercial awareness, offering clear, strategic guidance.

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Joseph P Williams
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Joseph P Williams
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Joseph Williams is cochair of the firm's real estate and land use department. He demonstrates extensive litigation and trial capabilities, representing clients in land use and zoning matters.

He is straightforward and there is no fluff.

What makes Joe so effective is his preparedness. He understands the local zoning laws throughout Connecticut.

His presentation style and ability to articulate complex issues in a manner that is relatable to planning boards and other municipal leaders is second to none.

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Donald R Gustafson
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Donald R Gustafson
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Donald Gustafson is skilled in handling an array of commercial transactions and real estate financings.
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Gregory Muccilli
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Gregory Muccilli
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Gregory Muccilli's practice runs the full gamut of real estate law, representing clients in development, financing, leasing and land use matters.

Greg Muccilli stands out for his expertise. He also has local relationships.

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Lisa Zana
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Lisa Zana
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Lisa Zana represents clients in leasing negotiations, sale and purchase agreements and development financing.

Lisa is knowledgeable on real estate, leasing and construction contracts. She is certainly a knowledgeable real estate attorney.

Lisa delivers outstanding client service and brings strong commercial judgment to complex matters. She understands our business needs and provides thoughtful guidance.

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Scott M Gerard
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Scott M Gerard
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Scott Gerard is held in particularly high esteem for his real estate practice, acting for financial institutions clients on a broad spectrum of commercial lending, loan restructuring and loan workout matters.
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Barry C Hawkins
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Barry C Hawkins
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William G Rock
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William G Rock
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Senior Statespeople
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Kent S Nevins
Kent S Nevins
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Donald R Gustafson
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Donald R Gustafson
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Gregory Muccilli
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Gregory Muccilli
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Lisa Zana
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Lisa Zana
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Scott M Gerard
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Scott M Gerard
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Joseph P Williams
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Joseph P Williams
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