Birchwood Law – Land Use & Zoning is a specialized law firm focused exclusively on land use, zoning, and real estate development matters in the Chicago metropolitan area. Known for its award-winning legal team and exclusive focus on zoning advocacy, the firm stands out for its insider knowledge gained from representing both municipalities and zoning applicants, enabling a strategic and practical approach to securing approvals.
The firm serves business owners, developers, investors, and property owners, offering a results-driven methodology that emphasizes efficiency, predictability, and consensus-building. With experience across more than 60 municipalities in Cook, Lake, DuPage, Kane, and Will Counties, Birchwood Law leverages its dual perspective to navigate complex regulatory environments, address neighborhood opposition, and expedite project timelines.
Services Offered
- Zoning Variance
- Special Use Permits
- Planned Unit Development (PUD)
- Annexation of Land
- Subdivision of Land
- Eminent Domain
- Administrative Appeals
- Zoning Litigation & Appeals
- Municipal Licensing & Permitting
- Government Relations
- Real Estate Counsel
- Zoning Map Amendments
- Zoning Text Amendments
- Conditional Use Permits
- Major Variation Applications
- Front Yard Setback Variations
- Due Diligence Research
- Strategic Property Utilization Counsel
- Regulatory Compliance Guidance
- Public Meeting Representation
- Community and Stakeholder Engagement
- Code Violation Resolution
The firm serves clients throughout the Chicago area, including incorporated and unincorporated regions of Cook, Lake, DuPage, Kane, and Will Counties, with interpreters available to assist diverse clientele. Its attorneys are admitted in Illinois and Ohio, and they regularly engage with local zoning boards, plan commissions, and municipal councils to achieve favorable outcomes.
