
Ballard Spahr LLP’s zoning and land use team covers a wide range of permits and approvals for real estate development projects, advising on matters ranging from subdivisions and zoning variances to environmental permitting, takings, and historical preservation issues. The department also handles complex appellate advocacy and defense of land use approvals. Amy McClain co-heads the team from Baltimore and focuses on affordable housing transactions, while co-head Matthew McClure is based in Philadelphia and emphasizes land use, zoning, and historic preservation matters. In Salt Lake City, Steven Mehr focuses on acquisitions, dispositions, construction, zoning and entitlements of commercial, retail, industrial and resort properties. In Baltimore, Jon Laria recently advised on redevelopments and new mixed-use developments. Based in Philadelphia, Joanne Phillips and Devon Beverly are further names to note.
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Témoignages
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- 'The team has a diverse set of expertise and is strong in all categories.'
- 'The individuals are dedicated to their clients and protecting their assets.'
Clients clés
- Midwood Investment & Development
- EQT Exeter
- 3838 Market Street
- The Rodin Group
- Pearl Properties
- Brevet Capital Management
- Temple University
- Landmark Properties
- Hilco Redevelopment Partners
- Saint Joseph’s University
Avocats
Les grands avocats du marché
Avocats associés reconnus parmi les leaders du marché par leurs pairs et leurs clients, régulièrement présents dans les grands dossiers dans lesquels ils sont au premier plan.

Meilleurs collaborateurs
Jeunes avocats collaborateurs ou counsels qui se distinguent régulièrement par leur présence dans des dossiers importants du marché, et qui sont identifiés par le marché comme de jeunes talents à suivre.
Devon Beverly
Responsable de la pratique
Amy McClain; Matthew McClure
Autres avocats clés
Steve Mehr; Jon Laria; Joanne Phillips; Devon Beverly