LAWYER PROFILE
Robert M. Careless

Robert M. Careless

USA 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

Bob concentrates his practice in the area of land use and zoning law, primarily in the city of Philadelphia and in the suburbs of Southeastern Pennsylvania. He represents developers, builders, property owners, investors, educational institutions, and financial institutions in a wide range of development and construction projects. Bob regularly appears before zoning hearing boards, planning commissions, and governing bodies as part of the zoning and land use approval process. In addition, Bob concentrates a portion of his practice on state and location taxation law, with an emphasis on real estate tax assessment appeals. He has extensive experience representing clients in tax appeal proceedings before administrative appeal boards and in the courts. Bob also has extensive experience representing clients facing the collection of delinquent property taxes.

Career

Chair, Philadelphia Land Use & Zoning Practice Group

Professional Memberships

Philadelphia Bar Association, Zoning, Land Use, and Code Enforcement Committee, Member

Philadelphia Bar Association, Real Property Section, Past Chair

Montgomery County Bar Association, Member

Home Builders Association of Bucks & Montgomery Counties, Member

Education

Temple University – James E. Beasley School of Law

J.D.

2011

Temple University

B.A., magna cum laude

2006

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use - Pennsylvania

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Philadelphia-based Robert Careless assists clients including developers, investors and REITs with land use and zoning matters. He handles a range of issues, such as obtaining permits, approvals and zoning entitlements.

Strengths

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  • He is incredibly knowledgeable and always willing to help.

    Real Estate: Zoning/Land UseChambers Guide to the USA

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