Jonathan D. Andrews
Represents developers in land use and zoning matters. Advises on municipal approvals for industrial, distribution, energy, utility, retail, mixed use, and residential projects.
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Real estate development depends on decisions made well before construction begins. We help developers, investors, and property owners evaluate opportunities and carry projects from site selection through construction.
Our focus
A clearer path from development opportunity to completed project
Development begins with understanding what a property can support and how it fits the larger investment strategy. Site conditions and land use restrictions can affect whether a project is viable. Financing and ownership decisions may influence how it performs over time. We help clients evaluate those considerations before significant commitments are made.
We advise developers, investors, and property owners from site evaluation and acquisition through financing and government approvals. Our work continues as projects move into construction, leasing, and operation. When a property is repositioned or sold, we help clients address the legal issues affecting the next stage of the investment.
The intended use of a property shapes nearly every part of the development process. Access and utility needs may influence site selection, while phasing and shared facilities can affect how a project is structured. We connect those legal and operational considerations so the development plan remains aligned with the client’s objectives.
More than 50 attorneys and professionals contribute to our real estate practice. We bring together experience in transactions and land use, drawing on our construction, environmental, tax, and litigation capabilities when they affect the project. That depth allows us to build the right team around each development and remain involved as priorities change.
We advise clients developing and expanding manufacturing plants, warehouses, and distribution facilities. Our work reflects the operational demands of these properties, including site access, utility needs, and the approvals required to support future use.
We help clients coordinate the commercial and residential elements of mixed-use developments. Our attorneys address the ownership structures and development agreements needed to bring together different uses within a single project.
We advise developers and housing organizations on projects that combine real estate development with financing and regulatory requirements. Our work supports the acquisition and development of affordable housing properties, as well as their continued operation.
We advise REITs and other real estate investors on acquisitions, dispositions, and portfolio matters. Our work connects the property transaction with the ownership and investment structure behind it.
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Jeffrey Esch McCombie
Provides strategic analysis and advice to developers and property owners related to real estate and the entitlement and land use process in Pennsylvania.
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