Land Use and Government Relations Services

Permitting and licensing

Hartman Simons assists in procuring the permits and licenses required to support development plans. We work closely with state, county and local governing agencies to ensure that roadblocks are avoided and that your project is in compliance throughout the development cycle. We routinely prepare and present compelling and logical presentations to civic leaders, planning commissions and zoning boards.

Private property rights

Hartman Simons protects the rights of private property owners when the government moves to exercise its right of eminent domain. We work to negotiate fair and equitable compensation for a landowner's asset and to minimize the potential impact of condemnation actions.

Public–private partnerships

Hartman Simons ensures our clients maximize their utilization of available public funds. We negotiate agreements between clients, local and state governments and economic development entities in efforts to secure economic incentives that offset development costs. These include:

Regulatory affairs

Hartman Simons advises clients on permitting and compliance issues that result from the promulgation and enforcement of statutes, ordinances, codes and rule making at all levels of government. To be successful, you need to know the regulatory landscape and how legislative initiatives are interpreted when applied to your project. Our attorneys' extensive experience with regulatory matters and the people responsible for them is routinely employed to secure beneficial and often critical determinations that allow projects to proceed as planned.

Zoning

Our firm regularly handles zoning issues for landowners, developers and retailers. Our team is adept at addressing rezoning issues and zoning disputes. And we secure approvals for many types of developments including mixed-use developments, retail power centers, office developments and other commercial development projects.

Business solutions from a trusted partner

Our clients value our attorneys' business acumen as much as they do their outstanding legal credentials, and appreciate the attentive service our firm consistently provides.  Access the power of a legal partner you can rely upon to understand your business objective and help you get it done.  Contact Hartman Simons online or call 770.955.3555.