Overview
Maureen Dwyer, a Director in the Real Estate group, focuses her practice on zoning and municipal law. She represents clients in the development of new corporate, retail, institutional and office facilities, as well as residential properties. Maureen has a proven reputation and long-standing history in the growth and development of the Washington community. Acknowledged by Chambers USA, "clients recognize Maureen Dwyer as one of the top zoning attorneys in the city." Prior to joining the firm, Maureen served as Managing Partner in the DC office of an AmLaw 100 firm.
Representative Experience
· Representation of Costco as lead anchor in the Shops at Dakota Crossing project at Fort Lincoln, as well as in Ward Five.
· Representation of George Washington University in the mixed use development of its campus including the Square 54 project with Boston Properties and the new School of Public Health on Washington Circle.
· Representation of Trinity University in the development of its campus located one block from McMillan Reservoir.
· Representation of The Rockefeller Development Group in its purchase of two office buildings in D.C.
· Represents real estate developers and investors, corporate owners, institutions, foundations and individuals, while placing a particular emphasis on representing private colleges and universities in Washington, D.C.
· Expertise on site selection and initial acquisition through land use, historic preservation, environmental, and building code approval process, including litigation and appellate work.
· Experience representing clients before the DC Council, the DC Zoning Commission, the Board of Zoning Adjustment, the Historic Preservation Review Board, the Mayor's Agent for Historic Preservation, the Commission of Fine Arts and other district and federal agencies involved in land use matters.
Professional and Community Involvement
· Member & Former President, Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW)
· Advisory Council, Girl Scout Council of DC
· Member and former Chair of the Advisory Board, Salvation Army
· Past Chair, Eugene and Agnes Meyer Foundation
· Federal City Council
· Greater Washington Board of Trade
· Urban Land Institute
· DC Chamber of Commerce
· DC Building Industry Association (DCBIA)
· Economic Club
· Former Adjunct Professor, American University, Washington College of Law, lectured on both administrative and land use law.
Awards and Recognition
· Martindale Hubbell Peer Review Rated AV Preeminent TM
· Nominated for Real Estate Lawyer of the Year, Chambers USA 'Women in Law' Awards, 2011
· 800+ Stars of the Bar, Washington's Best Lawyers, 2011
· Named one of Washington's "Best Lawyers", Washingtonian Magazine, 2011-2012
· District of Columbia Super Lawyer, 2010-2011
· Super Lawyers, Washington DC: The Top 50 Women, 2011
· Best Lawyers in America, 2009-2012
· Chambers USA, America's Leading Business Lawyers, 2009-2011
· Top Women Lawyers in the Northeast, Real Estate, Martindale Hubbell, 2011
· Named "one of Washington's best real estate lawyers," Washingtonian, 2009
· Legal 500 US Directory, 2009
Speaking Engagements
· Frequent speaker at professional conferences on land use law, historic preservation and the role of women in society.
Press Releases
January 2012
Maureen Dwyer, Leading Land Use Attorney, Nominated for Prestigious National Award Chambers USA Women in Law Awards: 2012 Real Estate Lawyer of the Year
September 2011
Goulston & Storrs Attorneys Named to 2012 Edition of Best Lawyers®
June 2011
Chambers USA Ranks Goulston & Storrs in Multiple Practice Areas
August 2010
Goulston & Storrs Attorneys Named to 2011 Edition of Best Lawyers
June 2010
Chambers USA Ranks Goulston & Storrs in Leading Practice Areas
Publications & Mentions
February 2012
Maureen Dwyer Recognized as Chambers USA "Women in Law Awards" Honoree
December 2011
"DLD- Year in Review," DCBIA Pipeline
March 2011
"BB&T Names New Members To Washington, D.C., Advisory Board," The Street
June 2010
"Goulston & Storrs Named Finalist in USA Awards for Excellence 2010," BBA e-newsletter
May 2010
"Meet Our Sponsor: Goulston & Storrs", Real Estate Bisnow
April 2010
"Recovering From Recession Harder this Time Around," Washington Business Journal
March 2010
"Goulston & Storrs Bolsters DC Office," PR Newswire
March 2010
"Lateral Moves and Promotions in The Am Law 200," The Am Law Daily
March 2010
Nine Real Estate Lawyers Join Goulston from Pillsbury
March 2010
"Goulston & Storrs Nabs Five from Pillsbury," JD Journal
March 2010
"Pillsbury Loses 9 Real Estate Lawyers to Goulston," Corporate Legal Times
March 2010
"Land Use Group from Pillsbury Joins Goulston & Storrs," City Biz Real Estate
March 2010
"Maureen Dwyer-led attorney team defects to Goulston & Storrs," Washington Business Journal
Seminars & Events
November 2011
Interface Retail: Washington DC Metro, A focus on retail real estate in the District of Columbia, Northern Virginia and Suburban Maryland
October 2011
Square 54/2200 Pennsylvania Avenue - A Vibrant Mixed-Use Urban Infill Project
January 2011
"Alternative Law Firm Fee Agreements," NACUA 2011 Conference