Member • Co-chair, Real Estate
Jon represents national and regional property developers in zoning and land development matters. He advises clients on the municipal and state approvals needed for major projects.
He advises on projects involving distribution centers, manufacturing, renewable energy generation, multijurisdictional public utility infrastructure, traditional neighborhood developments, and mixed-use and higher-density residential development. Jon works with developers and their consultants to identify approval requirements, address institutional obstacles, mitigate public opposition, and move projects through the approvals process.
Jon co-chairs McNees’ Real Estate Group and serves on the firm’s Professional Personnel Committee.
Outside the firm, Jon is a certified instructor for the Pennsylvania Municipal Planning Education Institute, where he teaches planning commission members, zoning officers, and other municipal officials on zoning, subdivision, and land development matters.
Explore recent thought leadership, news, and other updates.
McNees attorneys will present at the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors (PSATS) 2026 Annual Educational Conference, held April 19-22, 2026, at Hershey Lodge in Hershey, Pennsylvania. PSATS is a nonprofit, nonpartisan member service organization that provides a unified voice for Pennsylvania townships. The annual conference brings together township officials, local government professionals, and industry […]
Trial attorney and practice leader, representing businesses in high-stakes commercial litigation, including contract disputes, business torts, and pipeline-energy infrastructure matters.
Represents landowners and developers in real estate disputes involving land use, title claims, easements, purchase agreements, and home construction.
Represents businesses and individuals in commercial litigation matters, with a focus on eminent domain and real estate litigation, as well as post-trial and appellate practice.
Assists commercial, residential, and municipal clients in land use, zoning, and development matters. Advises on code compliance, permits, and approvals.
