The Albu Firm PLLC is a Virginia-based law firm specializing in complex zoning, land use, and high-stakes business litigation. Known for its creative, candid, and aggressive representation, the firm stands out for its dedicated advocacy on behalf of property owners, developers, builders, and privately held companies facing contentious legal challenges.
Led by Nicholas V. Albu, a former litigation partner at Reed Smith LLP, the firm leverages extensive experience in both state and federal courts to protect clients from government overreach and resolve sophisticated commercial disputes. Its approach combines strategic negotiation with rigorous litigation, focusing on matters involving regulatory takings, fiduciary claims, contract disagreements, and land development approvals. The firm primarily serves clients in Northern Virginia, including real estate developers, business owners, and individuals involved in high-value legal conflicts.
Services Offered
- Zoning and land use disputes
- Zoning ordinance amendments
- Zoning determinations
- Vested rights cases
- Special exception permits
- Rezonings
- Plan disapprovals
- Proffers
- Regulatory takings and inverse condemnation
- Unconstitutional conditions
- Piecemeal downzonings
- Zoning permits
- High-stakes business litigation
- Fiduciary claims
- Shareholder actions
- Contract disputes
- Real property disputes
- Fraud cases
- Tortious interference
- Conspiracy claims
- Defamation cases
- Misappropriation disputes
- Government contracts litigation
- Arbitration
- Appellate court representation
- Bid protests
- Trade secret misappropriation
The firm practices in Virginia’s state and federal courts and has achieved significant victories in matters ranging from data center approvals to multimillion-dollar commercial arbitrations. Its principal is admitted to the Virginia State Bar and focuses exclusively on serving clients within Virginia.
