Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
Delaware
17 years ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
John W Paradee
USA 2026
Ranked in 1 practice area
About
Provided by Brockstedt Mandalas Federico LLC
Practice Areas
Land Use And Zoning
Administrative & Government Law
Commercial Litigation
Commercial Real Estate Law
Professional Memberships
A Trustee Of The University Of Delaware
A Member Of The Kent Sussex Leadership Alliance
Experience
John is widely recognized for his ability to secure approval for difficult or controversial projects. In addition to his vast experience in regulatory and transactional work, John has also won a long list of significant cases vindicating the rights of private property owners, including the invalidation of confiscatory zoning regulations, reversal of permit denials for various land use projects and uses, and the successful defense of legal challenges to various commercial projects.
Among John’s clients are Equity Lifestyle Properties, Dogfish Head, Lighthouse Construction, the Hudson Family, Wal-Mart, and Royal Farms. In addition to his land use and regulatory practice, John also represents numerous local business interests, including landlords, homebuilders, and contractors. He is a graduate of the University of Virginia where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Foreign Affairs. He earned his Juris Doctor and Masters in Business Administration from the University of Richmond. He is the former Chairman of the Board of Directors of Bayhealth Medical Center, a Trustee of the University of Delaware, and a Member of the Greater Kent Committee.
Awards
Martindale Hubbell AV Preeminent
Top Lawyer In Delaware Today For Land Use In 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, And 2020
Top Lawyer In Delaware Today For Business Law In 2017, 2020, And 2021
Best Lawyers For Land Use And Zoning Law
Super Lawyers Chambers USA
Best Lawyers ® 2024
The Best Lawyers in America for Land Use and Zoning Law Litigation In 2025
Chambers Review
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Chambers Guide to the USA
Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use - Delaware
Band 2
Individual Editorial
John Paradee of Brockstedt Mandalas Federico is a real estate and zoning and planning specialist. He is known for advising corporate clients and private property owners and also for representing them in litigious matters.
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Delaware
John W Paradee
Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
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