Ranking tables

Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use | USA

Maryland

In the USA, zoning and land use specialists often form an identifiable category. They perform an important role in major developments, advising on zoning regulations and municipal restrictions used by some cities to control development within their borders. Easement and eminent domain (or condemnation) is also covered.

Rankings overview for Lawyers

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  1. Jon M Laria
    Jon M Laria Ballard Spahr LLP21 Years Ranked
  2. Robert Hoffman
    Robert Hoffman Venable LLP16 Years Ranked
  3. Robert G Brewer JrLerch, Early & Brewer, Chartered
  4. Stanley S FineRosenberg Martin Greenberg, LLP
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  1. Caroline L HeckerRosenberg Martin Greenberg, LLP
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  1. John Gontrum
    John Gontrum Whiteford, Taylor & Preston LLP11 Years Ranked
  2. Erin GirardLerch, Early & Brewer, Chartered
  3. Stacy SilberLerch, Early & Brewer, Chartered
  4. William KominersLerch, Early & Brewer, Chartered

All Lawyers profiles

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Senior Statespeople

  1. Jon M Laria
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    Jon M Laria
    Ballard Spahr LLP
    Ballard Spahr LLP | Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
    2026 | Senior Statespeople | 21 Years Ranked
    Jon Laria regularly advises on large commercial development projects and other real estate transactions, with particular expertise in land use and zoning issues.
  2. Robert Hoffman
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    Robert Hoffman
    Venable LLP
    Venable LLP | Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
    2026 | Senior Statespeople | 16 Years Ranked
    Robert Hoffman regularly advises on land use and zoning aspects of major development projects as well as handling related administrative appeals.
  3. Robert G Brewer Jr
    Lerch, Early & Brewer, Chartered | Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
    2026 | Senior Statespeople
  4. Stanley S Fine
    Rosenberg Martin Greenberg, LLP | Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
    2026 | Senior Statespeople
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Eminent Practitioners

  1. Caroline L Hecker
    Rosenberg Martin Greenberg, LLP | Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
    2026 | Eminent Practitioners
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Band 1

  1. John Gontrum
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    John Gontrum
    Whiteford, Taylor & Preston LLP
    Whiteford, Taylor & Preston LLP | Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
    2026 | Band 1 | 11 Years Ranked
    John Gontrum has more than three decades of experience advising on complex zoning and land use issues in Maryland. As well as advising clients on obtaining permits and approvals for major projects, he also represents them in related public hearings and administrative appeals.
  2. Erin Girard
    Lerch, Early & Brewer, Chartered | Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
    2026 | Band 1
  3. Stacy Silber
    Lerch, Early & Brewer, Chartered | Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
    2026 | Band 1
  4. William Kominers
    Lerch, Early & Brewer, Chartered | Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
    2026 | Band 1
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Band 2

  1. Casey Cirner
    2
    Casey Cirner
    Miles & Stockbridge PC
    Miles & Stockbridge PC | Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
    2026 | Band 2 | 1 Years Ranked

    Casey Cirner is a principal in Miles & Stockbridge's real estate department, with a practice focused on zoning, land use and municipal law. She is experienced in assisting clients with redevelopment projects as well as zoning appeals.

  2. Phillip Hummel
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    Phillip Hummel
    Shulman Rogers, P.A.
    Shulman Rogers, P.A. | Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
    2026 | Band 2 | 1 Years Ranked

    Phillip Hummel is a partner in Shulman Roger's real estate department, with a practice specialized in land use and zoning matters. He has an established track record of assisting clients in the retail, healthcare and education sectors.

  3. Elizabeth Rogers
    Lerch, Early & Brewer, Chartered | Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
    2026 | Band 2