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.
