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Venable LLP

Real Estate

USA Guide 2026 : Maryland


Venable LLP

Rankings

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Real Estate - Maryland

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Venable LLP is a regional powerhouse servicing clients from the local to the international level, including property managers, investors, lenders and developers. Its broad practice includes advising on residential, industrial, retail and entertainment facilities, among others. The firm is known for its work on complex real estate deals regarding such issues as REITs, workouts and restructuring. It also offers considerable expertise on obtaining zoning and land use permits for an array of projects. Clients benefit from the expertise of complementary departments within the firm, including tax and bankruptcy.

Strengths

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  • Venable's attorneys are experienced and practical. They handle the tasks efficiently and comprehensively.

    Real Estate respondentUSA
  • Venable's team is smart, responsive and everything you would want.

    Real Estate respondentUSA
  • Venable's team understands how to get the deal done and speak with the business people in a constructive way.

    Real Estate respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleRobert Hoffman
    Senior StatespeopleRobert Hoffman

    Robert Hoffman

    Robert Hoffman regularly advises on land use and zoning aspects of major development projects as well as handling related administrative appeals.
  • Band 1Kevin Shepherd
    Band 1Kevin Shepherd

    Kevin Shepherd

    Kevin Shepherd handles a broad array of commercial real estate transactions for clients, including institutional investors, hotel developers and REITs.

    • Kevin is very plugged into the market, and helps us weave the legal issues into market standard.

      Real Estate respondentUSA
    • Kevin displays amazing responsiveness.

      Real Estate respondentUSA

Ranked Individuals at Venable LLP (2)

Maryland

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