Tailored Legal Solutions For Virginia Land Use And Zoning Matters

Land use and zoning laws exist to balance the sometimes-competing interests of residential property owners, business owners and local governments. Problems can arise when these laws are unequally enforced, misunderstood or violated. Other times, seeking special permissions or exemptions from existing laws is necessary for growth and development. Whether in or out of court, one of the best ways to protect your own property rights and interests is with the help of a skilled real estate attorney.

At Walker Jones, PC, our firm’s robust real estate law practice is a collaboration between Robert deT. Lawrence, Michael T. Brown, Bennett T. W. Eastham and Anna L. Ritter, four talented attorneys with nearly 90 years of combined legal experience. Together, they serve the real estate law needs of clients throughout Virginia from our offices in Warrenton and Rappahannock.

Providing Comprehensive Legal Services Related To Land Use And Zoning

Having a knowledgeable real estate lawyer by your side can make all the difference when dealing with local governments, bureaucratic processes and paperwork. Here are some of the ways our lawyers can assist you:

• Zoning compliance: Understanding and complying with local zoning laws, ensuring your property is used in a way that is legal and beneficial.
• Rezoning applications: If you need to change the zoning classification of your property, our attorneys can assist with the application process and represent you in front of zoning boards.
• Variance requests: If your project doesn’t meet current zoning requirements, our firm can help you apply for a variance, which allows you to deviate from zoning rules under certain conditions.
• Conditional use permits: We assist in obtaining permits for uses that are not automatically allowed under your current zoning but can be permitted under specific conditions.
• Land development agreements: We can draft and review agreements to ensure that all parties involved in land development projects are clear on their rights and obligations.
• Subdivision approvals: If you are dividing a property into smaller parcels, we can help you comply with local regulations and obtain the necessary approvals.
• Easements and rights of way: We can draft, review and negotiate easements to allow others to access or use a portion of your property or vice versa.
• Historic preservation issues: If your property is located in a historic district (which is a common issue in Virginia), we can help you understand and comply with the additional regulations that may apply.
• Environmental compliance: We assist with ensuring your project complies with environmental laws and regulations, including wetlands, stormwater management and more.

Our attorneys strive to help you obtain necessary permissions without delay or conflict and submit all necessary paperwork without delay or omission that could slow down your plans for the property.

Involved In Zoning Or Land Use Dispute? Count On Dedicated And Knowledgeable Representation.

In addition to the services, our attorneys are also adept in real estate litigation. They have helped clients throughout Virginia find efficient and favorable resolutions to litigated disputes, including:

• Boundary-line disputes
• Violations of zoning laws
• Neighbor disputes (about noise, property usage, etc.)
• Opposition to development projects from the community or local governments
• Denied permit applications
• Eminent domain and fair compensation for condemned property
• Landlord-tenant issues in commercial properties

Taking a real estate dispute to trial should be a move of last resort. Courtroom litigation can be expensive and time-consuming. Just as importantly, it can ruin otherwise good relationships with neighbors or result in unwanted negative publicity for businesses. Our attorneys will work tirelessly in pursuit of a negotiated resolution. If an agreement cannot be reached, however, they are more than ready to represent your interests at trial.

Serving Clients Throughout Virginia – Reach Out Today

With offices in Warrenton and Rappahannock, Walker Jones, PC, assists clients throughout the commonwealth of Virginia. To discuss your concerns and legal options with an experienced land use and zoning attorney, call 540-595-3657 or contact us online.

Meet Our Virginia Real Estate Law Attorneys

Robert DeT. Lawrence IV

Michael T. Brown

Bennett T.W. Eastham

Walker Jones, PC serves clients throughout Virginia, including Fauquier, Rappahannock, Culpeper, Loudoun, Prince William, Fairfax, Arlington, Alexandria, Warren, Winchester, Frederick, Clarke, Stafford, Spotsylvania, Fredericksburg, Madison, Orange and Albemarle.