Gary concentrates his practice in real estate law, including acquisition, zoning and condemnation issues, corporate law and related litigation. He is a frequent speaker on a variety of real estate development issues, such as the use of tax increment financing, transportation development districts and urban redevelopment corporations. Gary distinguishes himself in zoning work and public/private partnerships. According to Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business, Gary is "a results-oriented lawyer who is always good to work with," and "effective before planning and zoning boards, securing permits and tax incentives for his developer client base." Gary has written extensively on redevelopment, tax abatement, tax increment financing and related development incentives. Awards & Recognitions · The Best Lawyers in America, Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law, Land Use & Zoning Law, Litigation-Land Use & Zoning, Litigation-Real Estate, Real Estate Law, 2007-2012 · Chambers USA, Real Estate Law (Missouri), 2007-2011 · Leadership St. Louis, 1992-1993 · Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers, Top 50 in St. Louis, 2005; Real Estate Law, 2005-2011 Professional Associations & Memberships · The Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis · The Missouri Bar · Missouri Economic Development Financing Association (MEDFA) Civic Involvement · City of Clayton, Architectural Review Board/Plan Commission, 2003-2005 · Clayton Century Foundation, Board of Directors, 2009-present; President, 2011 · Clayton Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors, 2002-2008; President, 2007; Legislative Chair, 2011 · Clayton Board of Zoning Adjustment, Chair, 2002 · Cultural Festivals, Board of Directors, 2009-present · FOCUS St. Louis · The School District of Clayton, Board of Education, Vice President and Treasurer, 1984-1990 · Washington University School of Law-Eliot Society, Law Committee Deputy Experience · Securing from county or municipal governments rezoning of properties and the granting of conditional use permits on behalf of numerous national companies and their franchisees. These companies have included McDonald's Corporation, The Hertz Corporation, Burger King Corp. and Shell Oil Company. · Representing many regional banks and commercial/residential developers such as Pace Properties Incorporated in all aspects of retail, housing, and office developments, including site acquisition, leasing, subdivision and other land use permits, tax increment financing, tax abatement, tax credits and transportation development districts. News & Publications News 10.19.11, Super Lawyers 2011 Names 71 Husch Blackwell Attorneys from Missouri and Nebraska; an Additional 15 Listed as Rising Stars 9.6.11, More Than 100 Husch Blackwell Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers 2012 6.13.11, Husch Blackwell Receives High Rankings, Praise from Clients in Chambers USA 2011 1.31.11, Gary Feder Elected President of the Clayton Century Foundation 10.13.10, Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers 2010 Names 64 Husch Blackwell Attorneys; An Additional 20 Listed as Rising Stars 10.22.09, Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers 2009 Names 73 Husch Blackwell Sanders Attorneys |