Ranking tables

Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use | USA

Washington

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 Departments

2

Band 2

  1. Van Ness Feldman LLP
    Van Ness Feldman LLP 19 Years Ranked
  2. Hillis Clark Martin & Peterson P.S.
3

Band 3

  1. Foster Garvey PC
    Foster Garvey PC 19 Years Ranked
  2. Miller Nash LLP
2

Band 2

  1. Clayton Graham
    Clayton Graham Davis Wright Tremaine LLP6 Years Ranked
  2. Kristine Wilson
    Kristine Wilson Perkins Coie LLP4 Years Ranked
  3. Patrick Schneider Foster Garvey PC8 Years Ranked
  4. Randall Olsen
    Randall Olsen Cairncross & Hempelmann, PS4 Years Ranked
  5. Tadas Kisielius
    Tadas Kisielius Van Ness Feldman LLP8 Years Ranked
  6. Ann GygiHillis Clark Martin & Peterson P.S.
  7. Holly GoldenHillis Clark Martin & Peterson P.S.
  8. Ian MorrisonMcCullough Hill PLLC
  9. LeAnne BremerMiller Nash LLP
  10. Ryan DurkanHillis Clark Martin & Peterson P.S.

All Departments profiles

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Band 1

  1. Cairncross & Hempelmann, PS
    1
    Cairncross & Hempelmann, PS
    Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
    2025 | Band 1 | 19 Years Ranked

    Cairncross & Hempelmann, PS is acknowledged as a leading player in the zoning and land use space, assisting public and private sector clients with matters such as land use entitlements and permits, master-planned developments and residential subdivisions. The firm is also recognized for its experience in handling acquisitions, financing, leasing and development agreements. Its lawyers are further noted for their cultivation of excellent relations with regulatory authorities and for their work in the areas of real estate syndication, tax credit transactions and mixed-use developments.

  2. McCullough Hill PLLC
    Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
    2025 | Band 1
2

Band 2

  1. Van Ness Feldman LLP
    2
    Van Ness Feldman LLP
    Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
    2025 | Band 2 | 19 Years Ranked

    Van Ness Feldman LLP has an impressive team that is highly respected for its expertise in the land use arena. The group has extensive experience in advising public and private sector clients on land use entitlements and permits, property acquisition, development, financing and leasing. Its lawyers act on behalf of commercial real estate owners, municipalities, energy companies and ports, and they are particularly noted for their handling of large, complex infrastructure-related projects.

  2. Hillis Clark Martin & Peterson P.S.
    Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
    2025 | Band 2
3

Band 3

  1. Foster Garvey PC
    3
    Foster Garvey PC
    Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
    2025 | Band 3 | 19 Years Ranked

    Foster Garvey PC has a strong zoning and land use group with particular strength in complex litigation mandates arising from a range of commercial, industrial and mixed-use projects. The firm is also recognized for its transactional real estate expertise, including its representation of investors and developers involved in major projects. The team is increasingly active on major infrastructure projects and on behalf of hospitality industry clients.

  2. Miller Nash LLP
    Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
    2025 | Band 3