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Tucker Ellis LLP

Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use

USA Guide 2026 : Ohio


Tucker Ellis LLP

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The Tucker Ellis Real Estate Practice represents developers, lenders, investors, government entities, and others engaged in the real estate industry. The team is actively involved in the structuring of the basic transaction, involving general business, tax, and real property considerations and alternative methods of owning, financing, and operating various components of a real estate project. Client representation continues throughout the project's life, from acquisition to development and construction financing, equity infusion, construction, leasing and management, permanent financing, refinancing, and disposition.

The Tucker Ellis Zoning & Land Use Practice represents clients’ interests in zoning and land use matters, including zoning permitting, conditional use permits, nonconforming use permits, variances, zoning text amendments, map amendments, and eminent domain matters. The team has more than four decades of combined experience providing day-to-day counsel on these matters. Their extensive and in-depth experience in all aspects of zoning and land use law allows them to provide the highest level of analysis and strategy in addressing clients’ needs.

Industries (12)

  • Banks
  • Construction & Materials
  • Consumer Product Manufacturing
  • Consumer Product Manufacturing
  • Financial Services
  • Government
  • Health Care
  • Mining & Metals
  • Private Clients/Individuals
  • Real Estate Finance
  • Real Estate
  • Retail

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Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use - Ohio

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For
Tucker Ellis houses a respected team with extensive experience assisting with the acquisition, development and financing of various properties. The firm is particularly skilled at assisting with the management of commercial real estate finance credit facilities. The team acts for a broad array of clients, including REITs, investors and developers. The team at Tucker Ellis is also adept at handling zoning matters.

Strengths

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  • When working with Tucker, it feels like a true partnership in an effort to close a transaction.

    Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use respondentUSA
  • Tucker Ellis has a very experienced and deep real estate transactions team that provides efficient and effective results.

    Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use respondentUSA
  • The Tucker Ellis team provides a high level of client service.

    Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Anthony Vacanti
    Band 1Anthony Vacanti

    Anthony Vacanti

    Anthony Vacanti expertly represents owners, tenants, developers and investors on complex land use and zoning matters.

  • Band 1John Slagter
    Band 1John Slagter

    John Slagter

    John Slagter enjoys a strong reputation in the market due to his expertise in challenging zoning decisions and assisting with various land use matters.
    • John is knowledgeable and professional.

      Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use respondentUSA
  • Band 2Chaz Weber
    Band 2Chaz Weber

    Chaz Weber

    Chaz Weber has a strong lender-side practice. He regularly advises banks on a range of secured transactions.
    • Chaz is a very competent and sophisticated lawyer that provides excellent service.

      Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use respondentUSA
  • Band 2Keith Raker
    Band 2Keith Raker

    Keith Raker

    Keith Raker offers a comprehensive commercial real estate practice which incorporates transactional, development and leasing experience.
    • Keith Raker does an outstanding job.

      Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use respondentUSA
    • Keith has a very calm and efficient manner about him which is conducive to solving problems and getting deals closed.

      Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use respondentUSA
  • Band 4Brian O'Neill
    Band 4Brian O'Neill

    Brian O'Neill

    Brian O'Neill represents both investors and developers in a wide range of transactional real estate matters. His experience includes acquisitions, zoning and leasing to name a few.

    • Brian never makes us feel like he's too busy or that we're an inconvenience to him. He makes us feel heard and is always very respectful of our viewpoints.

      Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use respondentUSA

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