Land Use & Government Relations

Hartman, Simons, Spielman & Wood believes your property is an asset with benefits that should be fully realized.

Whether you seek to add value through development or simply maintain value through the protection of property rights, our legal team works to establish a viable site that aligns with your objectives.

Our real world experiences as not only attorneys but also as engineers, city planners, scientists and former government regulators enable us to anticipate and respond to development challenges. In addition to identifying potential pitfalls, we are also equipped to provide creative, yet practical and legally sound solutions to land use challenges.

With an extensive regulatory and technical network, we know who to go to and how to get it done. Whether you want to rezone a site, pursue public funding, build on a landfill, negotiate a utility easement, seek to mitigate wetlands, contest a condemnation action or get an answer from a local official, we protect and advance your rights in the most efficient and timely manner possible.

Landowners, real estate developers of all sizes, retailers, businesses, tenants and landlords turn to our legal team for comprehensive services that include:

Many times the solutions are not simple, but with our experience, we simplify even the most complicated process. We craft the road map and get to work so that you realize the value of your investment.