Phillips Lytle Establishes Practice Team to Accelerate Development Projects Through Regulatory Processes

Land Use, Permitting and Zoning Practice builds on Phillips Lytle’s 30 years of experience in guiding clients through complex development challenges.

Buffalo, N.Y. – Phillips Lytle LLP has established a now-formalized Land Use, Permitting and Zoning Practice Team to further strengthen its longstanding expertise in guiding clients and their development projects through essential regulatory processes. Phillips Lytle Partners Lindsey E. Haubenreich and Kimberly R. Nason will co-lead the team, bringing together a cross-functional group of attorneys with extensive experience in land use planning, zoning law, environmental regulations and real estate development.

“Phillips Lytle has long been recognized as a leader in land use, permitting and zoning law across New York State and nationally,” said Ms. Haubenreich. “The firm has been instrumental in securing approvals and permits for transformative projects, from mixed-use developments in urban centers to large-scale commercial and industrial sites in suburban and rural areas. Our passion lies in helping clients deliver projects that make a meaningful impact on the communities where we live and work.”

“The creation of this practice team reflects our commitment to providing clients with the strategic guidance and expertise needed to navigate the complexities of land use and development,” said Ms. Nason. “With our team’s deep experience and collaborative approach, we are well-positioned and well-prepared to help clients effectively manage regulatory challenges and drive their development projects forward, even within demanding legal environments.”

Phillips Lytle has been providing land use, permitting and zoning services for over 30 years. With the increased importance of infrastructure as it relates to redevelopment projects, Phillips Lytle recognized a market need to assemble its vast expertise within a formalized practice team and reinforce the firm’s capabilities as a one-stop, go-to resource for clients and consultants in the real estate industry.

Phillips Lytle attorneys have been instrumental in major Western New York projects such as the Northland Workforce Training Center, Seneca One, Canalside, new Highmark Stadium, Amazon Fulfillment Center, Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino and the redevelopment of Marine Drive. The firm has also played a key role in the redevelopment of Bryant Park and the Victoria Theater in New York City, as well as the Northwest Arena and the National Comedy Center in Jamestown. These and other efforts have helped shape the development landscape across the state.

Joining Ms. Haubenreich and Ms. Nason on the Land Use, Permitting and Zoning Practice Team will be a multidisciplinary team of specialists, including:

• Adam S. Walters, Partner
• Molly K. Brennan, Special Counsel
• Lauren Adornetto, Senior Associate
• Matthew J. Fitzgerald, Senior Associate
• Shengkai Xu, Associate
• Adam D. Herron, Associate
• Diana E. Konik, Associate
• Grant A.J. Emerson, Associate
• Elizabeth P. LoPreiato, Associate

Phillips Lytle’s Land Use, Permitting and Zoning Team is skilled at expediting complex developments, such as smart growth initiatives, transit-oriented projects and e-commerce distribution centers. With a solution-driven approach, Phillips Lytle helps developers, investors, property owners and municipal authorities streamline the development process, minimize regulatory delays and manage community engagement to mitigate opposition.

“Land use, permitting and zoning are complex areas of the law with unique challenges and demands. By formalizing our expertise into a designated practice team, we will make clear we’ve got the team necessary to address those challenges head-on,” said Phillips Lytle Managing Partner Douglas W. Dimitroff. “Our team knows what it takes to navigate all the regulatory requirements and accelerate projects to their successful completion. As we move forward, we remain committed to identifying new opportunities, strengthening our capabilities, and bringing in top talent to continue adding value for our clients.”

Phillips Lytle LLP is a preeminent law firm that is recognized nationally for its legal excellence. With offices across New York State and in Chicago, IL; Washington, D.C.; and Canada, our attorneys serve a multinational client base, including Fortune 1000 companies, global and regional financial institutions, not-for-profit organizations, middle-market companies, startups, entrepreneurs and individuals on important matters affecting their businesses and personal wealth. For more information, visit phillipslytle.com.

###