Member • Co-Member-in-Charge, Lancaster office
Claudia is co-member-in-charge for the Lancaster office and practices in the firm’s Real Estate and Construction Group and the Public Finance & Government Services Group.
In her real estate practice, Claudia focuses on representing individuals and developers before municipalities in land use and permitting matters. Claudia also assists her clients in obtaining zoning relief, including variance, special exception, and conditional use approvals. Experienced in the courtroom, Claudia is comfortable litigating land use appeals and other real estate disputes. Claudia also frequently assists clients in transactional matters, such as negotiating agreements for the purchase, sale, or lease of commercial property.
Claudia also uses her experience as a former assistant county solicitor to help counties navigate a broad range of legal issues, including compliance with the County Code, the Sunshine Act, and the Right to Know Law.
Claudia serves on the Board of Directors and the Government Affairs Committee of the Building Industry Association of Lancaster County, and on the Land Development Committee of the National Association of Home Builders. She is also a member of the Board of Directors for the Economic Development Corporation of Lancaster County and Girls on the Run of Lancaster and Lebanon. Claudia frequently speaks on issues affecting real estate developers and counties. A lifelong Lancaster County resident, Claudia is active at James Street Mennonite Church and enjoys hiking, gardening, painting, creative writing, reading, and traveling.
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The 2026 Super Lawyers rankings recognize nine attorneys in their Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars® lists for Pennsylvania. The attorneys span across four of the firm’s Pennsylvania offices and six practice areas. Since 1991, Super Lawyers has recognized attorneys nationwide across areas of practice, basing their Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars® lists on peer recognition […]
Real estate attorney Claudia Shank received the 2025 Building Award from the Building Industry Association of Lancaster County (BIA). The award honors members of the association who support efforts in building quality housing, strong relationships, and a positive impact for the residential construction community in Lancaster. As outgoing president of the BIA, Claudia guided the […]
LANCASTER, Pa. (January 30, 2026) Ashley Nichols Weber and Claudia Shank have been appointed as co-managing members-in-charge of McNees’ Lancaster office. The two will replace Donna Kreiser, who previously managed the Lancaster office, as she begins her retirement. Ashley and Claudia will partner with the firm’s executive committee to support the Lancaster office’s continued growth. […]
Represents developers in land use and zoning matters. Advises on municipal approvals for industrial, distribution, energy, utility, retail, mixed use, and residential projects.
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.
