Practice Areas

• Subdivision and Land Development
• Real Estate
• Zoning
• Environmental Law

Brian has considerable experience in representing developers, entrepreneurs, institutions and individuals in land use, zoning, tax assessment appeals and related litigation. 

Previously, he worked in the solicitor role for a number of municipalities. As a result, he has extensive knowledge and experience in managing matters at the municipal and state government levels. He currently serves as Solicitor to the Chester County Controller.

Brian formerly served as a law clerk for the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.

Recent Representations

• Successfully represented a commercial developer in all phases of the development of a multi-unit office building including: 1) property acquisition/agreement of sale negotiation, due diligence, financing and settlement; 2) obtained conditional use and land development approvals for the office building; 3) worked through environmental issues with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and the local conservation district; 4) represented the same client in the creation of an office condominium for the project. 
• Successfully represented a client in obtaining numerous variances followed by conditional use and land development approvals for the construction of a bank.
• Successfully represented non-profit corporations in seeking and obtaining real estate tax exemptions.
• Successfully represented commercial and residential clients in real estate tax assessment appeals.
• Successfully represented clients in a real estate seller's disclosure law case.
• Successfully represented clients in seeking and achieving the striking of mechanic's liens.
• Successfully represented clients in addressing complex zoning and other municipal issues.
• Successfully represented many individuals in buying and selling commercial or residential real estate.

Memberships

Community Involvement

• Handi-Crafters Inc., Secretary, Board of Directors

Speaking 

• Recent lecturer and panelists at Widener University School of Law and the Polley Associates Real Estate School

Articles

• Creating Your Own Stimulus
• Industrial Land Use: Unique Challenges in Flex Space Development