Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan, LLP, Real Estate

About

Provided by Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan, LLP

More than 25 lawyers strong, our Real Estate Development (RED) team is a collaborative group of land use, real estate, environmental and construction law professionals. We have been involved in many of North Carolina's largest and most significant real estate developments - both public and private projects - including major mixed-use, office, manufacturing, multi-family, retail, natural resource, infrastructure and public utility projects.

We have assembled a comprehensive range of Real Estate Development practices under one cohesive group, designed to serve clients through all phases of a project. Our RED Group includes legal professionals who work together across multiple related areas:

Land Use and Zoning

Commercial Real Estate

Construction and Construction Litigation

Leasing

Environmental and OSHA

Real Estate Litigation

Energy and Renewable Energy

Chambers Review

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Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use - North Carolina

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan garners strong market support for its representation of developers in state, national and regional transactions. The team's specific areas of expertise include the acquisition and development of retail and residential projects as well as significant lease negotiations. The firm is also noted for its experience in zoning and land use matters.

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Work Highlights

Smith Anderson represented Kane Realty Corporation in its USD134 million refinance of the existing second phase of its Smoky Hollow development, an upscale mixed-use project in Downtown Raleigh.

Strengths

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Smith Anderson attorneys are true experts in their areas with immense foundational knowledge.

Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use respondent
USA

Smith Anderson attorneys are true experts in their areas with immense foundational knowledge.

Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use respondent
USA

Notable Practitioners

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Matt Rhoad

Band 2

Matt Rhoad is an expert on matters that relate to eminent domain and condemnation issues. He counts a number of large public utility companies among his clients.

Matt is a truly exceptional well-rounded attorney.

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Toby Coleman

Band 2

Toby Coleman's practice spans land use and zoning approvals. He often represents property owners and developers.

Toby is an excellent attorney.

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C Allen York

Band 3

Allen York comes recommended for his representation of property developers in a wide range of real estate issues. His experience spans acquisitions, financing, leasing and dispositions.

Allen is an excellent attorney.

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C Steven Mason

Band 3

Steven Mason is well regarded for his broad experience in real estate matters, spanning development, leasing and financing issues.

He is well-respected and well-connected. He is especially talented at adding value to instructions.

Steve has tremendous knowledge of commercial real estate law.

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Michael R Thornton

Band 3

Michael Thornton acts for national and regional developers on a wide range of issues, such as financing transactions and leasing. He co-leads the firm's real estate development practice.

Mike is an excellent lawyer.

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