Peter Kelsen concentrates his practice in the area of land use and real estate development. Mr. Kelsen serves as counsel to a wide range of clients, including developers, owners, financial institutions, and municipal agencies in an equally diverse range of industries. Mr. Kelsen advises clients on the complexities of their transactions in the areas of: · zoning and land use law · real estate tax assessment / exemption litigation · commercial development · condemnation Chambers USA has recognized him as a leader in real estate law. Chambers notes "he is highly regarded for his zoning and land use practice" and "'one of the few lawyers who really understands how the city works.' Clients agree that he has 'an impressive ability to achieve victory in difficult cases.'" Mr. Kelsen has also received the highest possible rating from Martindale-Hubbell. Mr. Kelsen serves as the Vice Chairman of the Philadelphia Zoning Code Commission and is the editor of the Philadelphia Zoning Code Publication Project. He is a frequent lecturer on current trends in the practice of land use law, presenting on a variety of topics, including real estate development, eminent domain, zoning law, real estate tax assessment, and taxes affecting real estate. Prior to entering private practice, Mr. Kelsen worked for the City of Philadelphia's Law Department in the Land Damages Division. Representative Matters · NFL football team as land use counsel in connection with development of Philadelphia football stadium and practice facility · World renowned impressionist art institution as zoning counsel · National developer of regional shopping centers as land use counsel · Real estate developer as land use counsel in connection with Philadelphia area multi-family development projects · State pension system as representative of state employee pension system in connection with successful appeal for two major Center City, Philadelphia office buildings resulting in significant property tax savings. · Owner/developer in successful tax assessment litigation resulting in significant property tax savings on premium office building complex located inCenter City, Philadelphia. · National department store in Montgomery County in securing significant real estate tax savings. · International oil company in the successful representation of terminal and refinery facilities in securing major reductions in real estate tax assessments Community Service & Affiliations Mr. Kelsen is a member of the Board of Directors of the Jewish National Fund of the Pennsylvania / New Jersey region. He is a member of the Governmental Affairs Committee of the Building Industry Association. Memberships American Bar Association Case Western Reserve University School of Law City of Philadelphia Pennsylvania Bar Association Philadelphia Bar Association Philadelphia Zoning Code Commission University of Pennsylvania Publications City of Philadelphia Announces Stormwater Management Grant Program
Real Estate Update
January 2012 (No. 1)
Peter Foster Kelsen, Thomas A. Chapman, Adam E. Laver and Reed Douglas Lyons
Alert Philadelphia City Council Adopts a New Zoning Code
Real Estate Update
December 2011 (No. 5)
Peter Foster Kelsen, Thomas A. Chapman, Adam E. Laver and Reed Douglas Lyons
Alert Pennsylvania Permit Extension Law Signed into Law by the Governor
Real Estate Update
July 2010 (No. 3)
Thomas A. Chapman, Peter Foster Kelsen and Adam E. Laver
Alert Philadelphia Raises Tax Assessments for 70 Percent of City Properties
Real Estate Update
August 2007 (No. 1)
Peter Foster Kelsen
Alert News Kimpton to Buy Lafayette Building
September 8, 2010
Peter Foster Kelsen
Media Coverage Owners of Phila. Buildings Will Challenge Assessments
February 5, 2010
Peter Foster Kelsen
Media Coverage American Commerce Center Is a Go
December 12, 2008
Peter Foster Kelsen
Media Coverage American Commerce Center Plans to Be Presented to Philadelphia Planning Commission
November 14, 2008
Peter Foster Kelsen
Media Coverage American Commerce Center: Redefining the Philadelphia Skyline
September 24, 2008
Peter Foster Kelsen
Media Coverage Public Hearing Inches Giant Skyscraper Closer to Approval
July 11, 2008
Peter Foster Kelsen
Media Coverage Representing Developers of World's Second Largest Structure
May 2008
Peter Foster Kelsen
Media Coverage Shocking Property Tax Bills Spark Appeals
March 21, 2008
Peter Foster Kelsen
Media Coverage Peter Kelsen Appointed Member of the Philadelphia Zoning Code Commission
July 31, 2007
Peter Foster Kelsen
Press Release Blank Rome's Peter F. Kelsen Appointed To Jewish National Fund Board Of Directors
November 7, 2003
Peter Foster Kelsen
Press Release Cases and Deals Blank Rome Handles One of Largest Retail Property Transactions in 2007
August 10, 2007
Martin Luskin, Michael Pollack, David M. Kuchinos, Brian Michael Fogarty, Peter Foster Kelsen and Adam E. Laver
DRA Advisors in sale of Ardmore, Pennsylvania's historic Suburban Square shopping center to Kimco Realty.
Deal Recognition Chambers USA 2011 Recognizes More Blank Rome Attorneys and Practices
June 10, 2011
Thomas H. Belknap, Jr., Thomas E. Biron, Fred Blume, J. Caleb Boggs III, Kevin J. Bruno, David W. Carickhoff, et al.
Ranking Chambers USA 2010 Recognizes More Blank Rome Attorneys and Practices
June 11, 2010
Thomas H. Belknap, Jr., Thomas E. Biron, Fred Blume, Ernest W. Chung, Scott F. Cooper, Steven Dubow, et al.
Ranking Chambers USA 2009 Recognizes More Blank Rome Attorneys and Practices
June 2009
Thomas H. Belknap, Jr., Thomas E. Biron, Fred Blume, Scott F. Cooper, Steven Dubow, Bonnie Glantz Fatell, et al.
Ranking Chambers USA 2008-Higher Rankings for More Blank Rome Teams and Attorneys
June 2008
Thomas E. Biron, Fred Blume, Scott F. Cooper, Steven Dubow, Bonnie Glantz Fatell, Joseph S. Finkelstein, et al.
Ranking Chambers USA 2007 Recognizes Blank Rome's Leading Practices and Attorneys
June 2007
Thomas E. Biron, Fred Blume, Steven Dubow, Bonnie Glantz Fatell, Lawrence F. Flick II, Harvey I. Forman, et al.
Ranking Chambers USA 2006 Recognizes Blank Rome as Leading Law Firm
June 2006
Thomas E. Biron, Fred Blume, Bonnie Glantz Fatell, Lawrence F. Flick II, Harvey I. Forman, Anthony B. Haller, et al.
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