Land Development Legal Services Across Central Texas
At The Weichert Law Firm, we know successful land development requires not only vision and expertise, but also the legal and regulatory finesse to guide a project to completion. With decades of experience in real estate law and having earned recognition as one of Austin’s Best Real Estate Attorneys, The Weichert Law Firm offers strategic, personal legal advice to private citizens, businesses, developers, contractors, architects, and property management companies in Austin, Lakeway, Bee Cave, and throughout the Central Texas area.
Whether you are developing a large-scale commercial endeavor or a residential subdivision, the attorneys at The Weichert Law Firm will help you realize these objectives while minimizing wasteful delays and hiccups along the way.
Assisting with All Aspects of Your Land Development Project
Land development is a complex process that encompasses acquisition, planning, land use approvals, development of infrastructure, and final sale or use of property. The Weichert Law Firm guides clients through all phases of this process, from due diligence to final permitting and closing. Our lawyers have extensive experience with Texas real estate law, local zoning building codes, and governmental processes. Regardless of the size or scope of your project, we focus on your needs every step of the way, including educating you about the process and advising you on legal risks.
Zoning and Entitlements: Hurdles For Your Land Development Project
Obtaining the right zoning and entitlements is often the very first and most critical step in the land development process. Our lawyers have a proven track record of representing clients before City Councils, Planning & Zoning Commissions, and local regulatory boards in communities throughout Central Texas. We offer fully integrated legal services relating to:
- Zoning modifications and variances
- Special use/conditional use permits
- Comprehensive plan amendments
- Land use/site plan approvals
- Neighborhood/community/stakeholder involvement
Our lawyers advocate vigorously on your behalf to ensure that your project is compliant with the City’s requirements while maximizing value and feasibility.
Permitting and Regulatory Compliance – The Bureaucratic Hurdles of Land Development
Building permits and regulatory requirements are often time-consuming pitfalls for many projects. The Weichert Law Firm’s knowledge of federal, state, and local government permitting assists clients in keeping their project on track. Specifically, we assist with the following areas:
- Building permits and construction
- Environmental permits and TCEQ compliance
- Subdivision and platting
- Utility and other infrastructure issues
- Floodplain/Drainage
We coordinate directly with a client’s project consultants, architects, and engineers to ensure all documentation is accurate and complete for a smooth process with permits and deadlines. Avoiding delays or critical setbacks with permits saves time and money.
Development Agreement Drafting and Negotiation
Adaptable, enforceable agreements are essential for every successful development project. Our attorneys draft and negotiate a wide variety of documents, including:
- Development agreements with cities, counties, and special districts
- Restrictive covenants, deed restrictions, and homeowners association (HOA) documents
- Easements, licenses, and right of way documents
- Construction and contractors’ agreements
- Purchase and sale agreements
We help you protect yourself by anticipating disputes and ensuring that obligations, time frames, and rights are clearly spelled out and become legally binding.
Resolving Land Use and Land Development Disputes
Even seemingly bulletproof projects can face disputes-with adjacent property owners, government agencies, contractors, or homeowner associations. The Weichert Law Firm’s award-winning litigation team is adept at advocating and appellate work, whether that means negotiating a favorable administrative appeal or going to court. Our attorneys have extensive experience litigating:
- Zoning and land use appeals
- Permit denial and other regulatory disputes
- Breach of contract actions
- Enforcement or defense of deed restrictions
- Defective construction
With an eye toward practical solutions and effective dispute resolution, we help you keep your project on track while safeguarding your bottom line.
Experience and Expertise Matters
Led by Glenn K. Weichert-an AV-rated lawyer with decades of experience in real estate law, land use, and development-our firm brings unmatched depth of experience and insight to any land development issue. Attorneys George V. Basham, III and Ruth Stepherson enhance our team with years of experience in related areas of practice work including business law, civil litigation, and commercial disputes. Collectively, we have represented thousands of clients in transactional and litigation matters involving residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments throughout Central Texas. We are known for our integrity, professionalism, and results-oriented approach.
We Serve Developers, Builders, HOAs, Businesses, and Individuals
Our land development services are available to:
- Real estate developers preparing subdivisions, master-planned communities, or commercial development
- Builders and contractors needing ongoing work with permitting, licensing, regulation, and compliance
- Architects and engineers seeking legal review of their site and infrastructure plans
- HOA and community associations involved in new development or expansion efforts
- Business owners and investors acquiring or redeveloping new property
- Land owners dealing with issues related to property use or land entitlement
Whatever the scale or complexity of your project, The Weichert Law Firm offers the legal experience you need to get it done right.
Why Select The Weichert Law Firm As Your Land Development Attorney?
Choosing the right legal partner for your land development project can make all the difference. Clients throughout Central Texas look to The Weichert Law Firm because of our:
- Extensive knowledge and experience handling real estate, zoning, and land use law
- Decades of success guiding a wide range of developments
- Personalized, responsive service designed around your unique goals
- Strong relationships with government agencies and local regulators
- Focus on clear communication, transparency, and ethical representation
- Selection as one of Austin’s Best Real Estate Attorneys in 2022
Helping our clients overcome challenges, capitalize on opportunities, and achieve successful outcomes for every property is something we take great pride in.
Begin Your Land Development Project With Confidence
If you’re in the market for land development in Austin, Lakeway, Bee Cave, or anywhere else in Central Texas, don’t gamble on your legal needs. Our team of experienced attorneys at The Weichert Law Firm are here to provide the strategy and litigation services you need. Dial (512) 263-2666 to reach our Austin office directly. Prefer communicating online? Visit our website to fill out our contact form and begin your consultation process-we’ll be in touch soon.
Let us manage the legal side of your land development and guide your project to completion.
The Weichert Law Firm
3821 Juniper Trace, Suite 106
Austin, TX 78738
Phone: (512) 263-2666
Fax: (512) 263-2698