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Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use

About

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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​

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Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use - North Carolina

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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.

Work Highlights

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  • Smith, Anderson represented North Carolina FC and Kane Realty Corporation in the development of land in downtown Raleigh for a proposed 20,000 seat soccer stadium for North Carolina FC and NC Courage, as well as development of associated mixed use commercial and residential development to be known as Downtown South.

  • Smith, Anderson, represented Heritage Capital Partners in the rezoning of Alston Yards, a mixed-use development proposed in the Raleigh suburb of Cary.

Strengths

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"Smith Anderson is phenomenal; the team is highly responsive and easy to get in touch with."

Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use respondent
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"The team does a great job staying engaged with local jurisdictions and this has resulted in continued positive outcomes on our project needs."

Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use respondent
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"It's a world-class team that does incredible work."

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Notable Practitioners

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

"Matt Rhoad is the quintessential real estate attorney. He is professional, knowledgeable, prompt and efficient. Most importantly, he delivers."

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

"Toby is the best in the business; he understands the political landscapes in additional to the legal side."

"Toby is excellent and he really knows the market."

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C Allen York
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C Allen York
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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.

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

"Steven is exceptionally well respected in the region and is able to handle the most complex of CRE loan transactions."

"He is a wonderful lenders' lawyer."

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Michael R Thornton
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Michael R Thornton
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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.

"Michael is an excellent attorney, he is strategic and gets us what we need when we need it."

"Mike is incredibly knowledgeable and super responsive."

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Ranked Lawyers at
Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan, LLP

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C Allen York
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C Allen York
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Michael R Thornton
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Michael R Thornton
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C Steven Mason
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C Steven Mason
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Real Estate: Finance
C Steven Mason
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C Steven Mason
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Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
Matt Rhoad
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Matt Rhoad
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Toby Coleman
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Toby Coleman
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