Greenberg Traurig’s national land use practice advises clients across Florida, Massachusetts, New York, and California on the full lifecycle of development projects, from site assemblage and due diligence through zoning, permitting, environmental compliance, and litigation. The practice is led by Miami-based Iris Escarra, who regularly represents property owners and developers in securing entitlements for commercial, mixed-use, and residential developments. New York–based co-heads Jay Segal and Deirdre Carson frequently appear before councils, commissions, and boards of appeal on behalf of developers, investors, and NGOs. Miami-based Ryan Bailine focuses on development and financing matters, while Brady McShane advises on political, regulatory, and environmental issues affecting property development across California and Colorado. Boston-based zoning specialist Sean Nehill joined the team in February 2025.
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- 'Their ability to deal effectively with governing authorities in counties and cities has been very helpful to us.'
- 'Brady McShane has helped us, and he is outstanding.'
Key clients
- The Gillette Company/The Procter & Gamble Company
- Footprint Power LLC
- Lupoli Companies
- Constellation Energy
- MassDOT
Work highlights
Advised The Gillette Company / Procter & Gamble on master planning and rezoning of its 31-acre South Boston campus for a transformative mixed-use redevelopment, including housing, labs, offices, retail, and a waterfront park.
Represented The Gillette Company / Procter & Gamble in the disposition of a 2.47-acre South Boston site projected for a 490,000 sq. ft. lab and office building, handling all aspects of sale preparation, bid solicitation, and negotiations.
Advised Lupoli Companies on acquisition, financing, and redevelopment of multiple parcels for the largest urban renewal project in Haverhill, Massachusetts, including construction of 124 apartments in District Square.
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Brian Dombrowski
Practice head
Iris Escarra; Jay Segal; Deirdre Carson
Other key lawyers
Ryan Bailine; Brady McShane; Brian Dombrowski