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Real Estate & Land Development
Permitting and land use approvals are among the primary challenges facing businesses and residents in our region, according to a recent survey. A land development attorney at Gawthrop Greenwood is able to navigate the challenges of submitting land use applications, securing approvals and interacting with regulatory bodies as you develop your investment. From real estate transactions to financing and development, the attorneys at Gawthrop Greenwood employ an integrated approach through every stage of the real estate life cycle.
Our clients include individuals, developers, large and closely held entities, commercial and construction lenders, school districts and non-profit corporations. We find we are uniquely positioned to be their advocates, because we have represented many of the government entities they’re facing through our thriving municipal practice. Collaborating with our Business and Litigation departments, we also support clients in real estate disputes and legal challenges that can bring successful projects to a grinding halt. Whether it is a simple residential transaction or a complex multimillion-dollar mixed use or commercial project, our attorneys have the ability to achieve our clients’ goals efficiently and economically.
REAL ESTATE & LAND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
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Gawthrop Greenwood, PC has promoted commercial real estate and business attorney Gordon W. Prince to partner. “Gordon has quickly risen to become a valuable and trusted resource for many businesses in southeastern Pennsylvania,” said Stephen R. McDonnell, chair of Gawthrop Greenwood’s Management Committee.
Family Law Attorney Carl W. Heckert Named to Management Committee
Gawthrop Greenwood has named Wilmington-area family law, probate and real estate attorney and partner Carl W. Heckert to the firm’s Management Committee. “As a lifelong Delaware resident with more than 35 years of experience, Carl is the ideal partner to represent the needs of our thriving Greenville office and its highly valued clients as we move forward.”
Litigator and Real Estate Law Attorney Lauren E. Wenger Joins Gawthrop Greenwood
Litigator and real estate law attorney Lauren E. Wenger has joined the firm as an associate. Lauren has served at law firms in Plymouth Meeting and Paoli, handling all stages of insurance coverage from claims investigations to expert report preparation, complaints, discovery responses and subsequent litigation.
Gawthrop Greenwood Ranked Nationally in 2026 Edition of Best Law Firms
For an eighth consecutive year, Gawthrop Greenwood is ranked nationally in Best Law Firms®. The firm achieved national recognition once again for Land Use and Zoning Law as well as Trusts and Estates, while the majority of our 11 metropolitan recognitions were elevated to a higher tier for 2026.
