Areas of Practice

Land Use Law & Environmental Regulation & Compliance

Permitting and development requirements, environmental regulations and compliance rules are constantly changing within every governing jurisdiction in the State, which can make all types of development a challenge, no matter how large or small in scope. The Gleaves Swearingen team knows how to cut through the red tape, presenting compelling arguments in front of the right people, and working with key planners, architects and land use professionals to get the results you need. Some of the steps we take include:

  • Advising property owners and developers on planning, development and permitting strategies;
  • Representation before hearing examiners, planning commissions, city councils, county commissions, and administrative hearing boards;
  • Representation in city, county and state courts;
  • Working closely with government counsel, planners, architects, consultants, engineers, surveyors and other land use professionals to process applications for land use permits, comprehensive plan amendments, zone changes and other regulatory clearances;
  • Defending clients in court from governmental enforcement actions;
  • Litigating on behalf of clients to obtain insurance coverage for environmental claims; and
  • Measure 37 claims.

For more information about how our attorneys can assist you with environmental regulation and compliance issues, please contact one of the attorneys below:

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