Zoning and Real Estate Development
Respected land use and real estate development attorneys
Davies, Barrell, Will, Lewellyn & Edwards, PLC is one of the Piedmont region’s most experienced and trusted land use and zoning law firms. We have skillfully represented local, regional, and national developers of commercial, residential, multi-use, and industrial projects in all aspects of the development process.
With more than 35 years of land use experience, including nine years as attorneys for Culpeper County, we provide advice and representation on the full range of land use, including:
- Land use planning
- Zoning permits and approvals
- Subdivision
- Proffers
- Variances
- Redevelopment
- Obtaining municipal, state and federal government approvals
- Environmental law permits and approvals
- Wetlands and historic site approvals
Expeditious representation
We have an exceptional depth of experience in land use and zoning matters, with particular emphasis on assessing the optimal development format for each client and completing the permitting and approval process smoothly. Our attorneys regularly appear on behalf of clients before state authorities and municipal land use agencies. When appropriate, we appeal adverse rulings or initiate dispute resolution actions in court.
As Virginia continues to experience growth, our attorneys will remain valued partners with our clients. We believe in working closely with local governments and neighborhoods to achieve the best possible result for our clients.
Our land use attorneys and paralegals
- John J. Davies, III
- Cindy Meadows
Experience. Commitment. Results.
Located in Culpeper, Virginia, one hour from Washington, D.C., Davies, Barrell, Will, Lewellyn & Edwards, PLC provides a broad range of legal services to individuals and businesses throughout the Piedmont region of northern Virginia and across the state.












