SAL is experienced in land planning, zoning, subdivision, PUD and annexation matters.

We quarterback the efforts of a client’s civil and traffic engineers, designers, architects, surveyors and other professionals in connection with a variety of real estate projects.  Dan’s clients include individuals, corporate entities and real estate developers seeking to rezone or subdivide property, obtain variances or conditional use permits, and negotiate agreements with governmental entities. In addition, We have  successfully negotiated tax increment financing agreements and tax abatement  agreements.

Shapiro & Associates has extensive experience with all types of development projects, which range from mixed-use facilities and office building projects to larger urban projects that have challenging negotiations between the private and public stakeholders. Dan Shapiro has the necessary skills and experience to provide his clients with comprehensive real estate and development services in order to help them conceptualize, execute and complete their projects.

We handle all types of real estate and development projects, including:

• Transit-oriented development
  
• Memory care facilities
  
• Mixed-use
  
• Multi-phased mixed-use
  
• Office with parking/retail components
  
• Urban redevelopment
  
• Industrial
  

We understand that the key to having a successful project is planning. We are able to guide our clients throughout the entire project development process, including due diligence, acquisition, planning, obtaining necessary zoning entitlements, state and local application process, zoning appeals and inquiries/challenges.

Dan Shapiro's experience with development projects is appropriately broad and ranges from residential projects to major infrastructure projects.

What does a land-use lawyer do?

A Land Use Attorney offers advice on matters of real estate development. A land-use attorney's innate understanding of the business zoning laws, licensing requirements, construction permits, and building ordinances can be a valuable asset to your business operations and its smooth functioning. Furthermore, a land-use lawyer can take care of drafting and reviewing of various construction contracts.

A land-use attorney can guide you through every step of your building project from planning to completion and ensure that your project complies with local zoning laws and regulations.

Advantages of hiring a land use attorney

A land-use lawyer will work on your behalf to seek various permit and licenses to ensure that your business functions smoothly. A land-use lawyer's precautionary measures can save your business from paying hefty fines and facing lawsuits. Prohibition of land use laws can put your business at risk of shutting down.

Land developers and builders are often at the risk of facing lawsuits from neighbors, government, and homeowner's associations for a multitude of reasons. In such cases, it takes a land use and zoning lawyer with an astute understanding of the state land-use laws to defend your case and reduce or negate your legal charges.

How to select a real estate attorney?

Whether you are a buyer or seller, hiring a real estate attorney is crucial to offer assistance and valuable inputs in your real estate contracts.

Schedule consultations with a couple of attorneys and interview them on their knowledge, experience, and skills. Make sure that the attorney you pick is in good standing and has a certified license to practice real estate law. If you are satisfied with your attorney's expertise and skillset go ahead and negotiate your attorney's fee and hire him to get on-board.