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Practice Areas

A real estate and land use practice anchored in zoning, entitlements, development incentives, and litigation — with complementary tax and estate planning capabilities for clients across DC and Virginia.

Real Estate & Land Use

Our primary focus — counsel for developers, owners, and businesses across DC and Virginia.

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Zoning & Entitlements

Approvals That Make Projects Possible

We represent applicants and opponents before zoning boards, planning commissions, and BZAs in DC and Virginia jurisdictions, guiding projects from initial feasibility through final approval.

VariancesSpecial ExceptionsPUDsSite Plan ReviewComprehensive Plan AmendmentsBZA & BOCA Hearings
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Development & Tax Incentives

Structuring Deals That Pencil Out

Drawing on advanced tax training and prior incentive modeling work, we negotiate and structure development incentives, abatements, and public-private financing arrangements that make difficult projects feasible.

Tax AbatementsTax Increment FinancingLong-Term Tax ExemptionsDevelopment AgreementsPublic-Private Partnerships
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Land Use Litigation

Defending Approvals, Challenging Denials

When zoning decisions are contested or development rights are at stake, we bring multi-forum litigation experience to administrative appeals, takings claims, and disputes between neighbors, developers, and government bodies.

Zoning AppealsTakings & Inverse CondemnationAdministrative ReviewNeighbor DisputesRestrictive Covenant Litigation
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Commercial Leasing

Leases That Protect the Long View

We negotiate, draft, and enforce commercial leases for landlords and tenants across retail, office, industrial, and mixed-use properties — and step in when disputes arise mid-term or at renewal.

Lease NegotiationBuild-Out & TI ProvisionsRenewals & ExtensionsDefault & EvictionSubleasing & AssignmentLease Disputes
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Tax & Estate Planning

Complementary services for individuals, families, and closely held businesses.

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Tax Planning

Strategies to Preserve and Grow Your Wealth

Proactive tax planning and controversy representation for individuals, families, and small business owners.

Gift Tax StrategyEstate Tax MinimizationIncome Tax PlanningEntity StructuringIRS Controversy
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Trusts & Estates

Thoughtful Plans for Lasting Peace of Mind

We help individuals and families create comprehensive estate plans that protect assets, minimize tax exposure, and ensure your wishes are carried out.

WillsRevocable TrustsIrrevocable TrustsProbateEstate AdministrationPowers of Attorney
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Estate Litigation

Resolving Disputes With Skill and Determination

When estate and trust matters become contested, we bring deep litigation experience to will contests, fiduciary breach claims, and trust disputes.

Will ContestsTrust DisputesFiduciary LitigationContested AccountingsUndue Influence Claims
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