Ed's practice includes zoning, land acquisition, development and sales, long term real estate holding management, re-zonings and other land use approvals and representing lenders and borrowers in financing transactions.
Representative Experience
Acquisition, permitting and development of multiple commercial mixed-use projects ranging in size from 300 acres to over 3,500 acres
Obtaining land use approvals for various projects in all Richmond area jurisdictions.
Served as lead counsel in the acquisition, permitting and development of a $1.5 billion semiconductor manufacturing facility.
Leasing of office and industrial properties for a regional real estate investment trust.
Other Distinctions
Recognized as one of America's Leading Lawyers for Real Estate Law by Chambers USA (2008-2011).
Selected for inclusion in the May/June 2010 Law & Politics' Super Lawyers, Corporate Counsel Edition; Selected by Law & Politics as a Virginia Super Lawyer in Real Estate (2006-2011).
Achieved Martindale-Hubbell's highest rating for legal ability and ethical standards.
Named to Virginia Business magazine's Legal Elite in real estate/construction (2003, 2004, 2010).
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America in Real Estate Law (1999-2012).
Memberships
· Richmond Bar Association
· Virginia Bar Association
· American Bar Association
· Virginia State Bar (Member, Board of Governors, Real Property Section, 1984-1990; Chairman, 1988-1989)
· Member of Board of Directors of Greater Richmond Association for Commercial Real Estate (GRACRE) 1997-2001; President, 2000