The Real Deal - Spring 2021 Issue
Formation of Baltimore County Master Plan 2030 Has Begun
We have extensive experience in zoning and site plan approval. Our attorneys routinely work with the most respected engineering firms, architects, planners, traffic engineers and environmental consultants in Maryland and Virginia to achieve their clients' business objectives, and maintain close contacts with governmental officials and community organizations. We are frequently retained to represent parties in connection with the most controversial and high profile land use cases.
The scope of our Zoning and Land Use practice includes all types of development, from residential to commercial, public utilities to schools and colleges, large subdivisions to apartment complexes, large mixed use PUDs to single parcel development, and shopping centers to places of worship. The clients we represent come from the largest publicly traded entities to families and small businesses.
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Fairfax County Accepting Plan Amendment Nominations for North County Districts
Between now and December 5, 2017, citizens, property owners and community organizations may submit proposals for revisions to the long-range land use plan for sites located within the four north county magisterial districts – Dranesville, Hunter Mill, Providence, and Sully.
New Zoning Code Threatened by Urban Renewal Plans
In June 2017, after nearly ten years of planning, drafting and revising, Baltimore City’s new zoning code became law. In some areas of Baltimore, however, existing Urban Renewal Plans are undermining the new code’s visions for growth and development. While city and neighborhood stakeholders are working to align the new code with existing Urban Renewal Plans, the conflict between the two is creating uncertainty for developers in some areas of the city.
Whiteford Welcomes Government Relations Partner Owen McEvoy in Baltimore
Whiteford is pleased to announce that Owen P. McEvoy has joined the firm as a Partner in Baltimore. Having served three governors and a county executive, he brings more than 13 years of experience in state and local government.
Chambers Recognizes Whiteford in a Record 16 Practices
Whiteford is pleased to announce that Chambers and Partners has once again ranked the firm highly in its 2026 list of leading firms and business lawyers. This year’s recognition includes 31 attorneys in 16 practice areas at the National and State level.
Richmond Spotlight: Michael H. Brady
Michael Brady is Co-Leader of Whiteford’s Appellate Practice and heads up the Regulatory subsection of Whiteford’s Corporate and Business Law Section.
Richmond Spotlight: Dale Mullen, Co-Chair, Corporate & Securities
As Co-Chair of Whiteford's Corporate & Securities Law Section, Dale Mullen leads a team that includes former attorneys general, Special Assistant United States Attorneys, regulatory board veterans and federal law clerks.
Best Law Firms Recognizes Over 45 Whiteford Practices, Including 23 Nationally
Whiteford is pleased to announce that “Best Law Firms” has awarded the firm exemplary rankings for 2026. Twenty-three of the firm’s practices are ranked at the national level, with the firm’s Bankruptcy, Construction Litigation and Real Estate Litigation practices receiving national Tier 1 rankings.
Chambers Recognizes Whiteford in a Record 15 Practices
Whiteford is pleased to announce that Chambers and Partners has once again ranked the firm highly in its 2025 list of leading firms and business lawyers. This year’s recognition includes 31 attorneys in a record 15 practice areas at the National and State level.
Whiteford Ranked in Top Tier in 43 Practices, 22 Nationally
Whiteford is pleased to announce that “Best Law Firms” has awarded the firm exemplary rankings for 2025. Twenty-two of the firm’s practices are ranked at the national level, and the firm’s Bankruptcy, Construction and Labor & Employment litigation practices have been recognized with national Tier 1 rankings.
Record 33 Whiteford Attorneys Recognized by Chambers
Whiteford is pleased to announce that Chambers and Partners has once again ranked the firm highly in its 2024 list of leading firms and business lawyers.
Chambers Honors Whiteford in 14 Practice Areas
Whiteford is pleased to announce that Chambers and Partners has once again ranked the firm highly in its 2023 list of leading firms and business lawyers.
U.S. News Awards Top-Tier Rankings to 44 Whiteford Practices, Including a Record 22 Nationally and 10 Newly Ranked in Richmond
Whiteford, Taylor and Preston is pleased to announce that U.S. News and World Report - Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” has awarded the firm exemplary rankings for 2021. Twenty-two of the firm’s practices are ranked at the national level, and the firm’s Bankruptcy and Environmental Law practices have been recognized with national Tier 1 rankings.
U.S. News Awards Top-Tier Rankings to 42 Whiteford Practices, Including a Record 20 Nationally and 10 Newly Ranked in Richmond
Whiteford, Taylor and Preston is pleased to announce that U.S. News and World Report - Best Lawyers ® “Best Law Firms” has awarded the firm exemplary rankings for 2020. Twenty of the firm’s practices are ranked at the national level, including two bankruptcy practices with national Tier 1 rankings. At the state level, an additional forty-two practices have been ranked in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and VA.
U.S. News Awards Top-Tier Rankings to 46 Whiteford Practices, Including 18 Nationally
Whiteford, Taylor & Preston is pleased to announce that U.S. News and World Report - Best Lawyers ® “Best Law Firms” has awarded the firm exemplary rankings for 2019. Eighteen of the firm’s practices are ranked at the national level, including two practices with national Tier 1 rankings: Litigation and Bankruptcy. At the state level, an additional forty-six practices have been ranked in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and VA.
Whiteford Ranks National Tier 1 in Litigation, Bankruptcy and Real Estate
Baltimore – Whiteford, Taylor & Preston is pleased to announce that U.S. News and World Report - Best Lawyers ® “Best Law Firms” has awarded the firm exemplary rankings for 2018. Nineteen of the firm’s practices are ranked at the national level, including three practices with national Tier 1 rankings: Litigation, Bankruptcy and Real Estate. At the state level, an additional fifty practices have been ranked in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and VA.
Forty-one Whiteford Attorneys Named Super Lawyers and Rising Stars in Maryland and Kentucky for 2017
Whiteford, Taylor & Preston is pleased to announce that 41 of its attorneys are listed among the 2017 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars in Maryland and Kentucky joining the sixteen who were listed earlier this year in Delaware, D.C., Pennsylvania and Virginia.
Whiteford, Taylor & Preston Recognized as National Tier 1 by U.S. News and World Report
The 2017 edition of U.S. News and World Report - Best Lawyers ® “Best Law Firms” has awarded Whiteford, Taylor & Preston LLP exemplary ratings in its seventh annual rankings of law firms.
Twenty of the firm’s practices were ranked at the national level, as well as thirty-seven in Maryland, ten in Washington, D.C., and two in Roanoke, VA.
U.S. News & World Report: Whiteford, Taylor & Preston Once Again Ranked in More Practices than Any Other Firm in Maryland
Whiteford Taylor & Preston LLP is very gratified to announce that the firm has once again received exemplary ratings in the fifth annual U.S. News & World Report rankings of law firms.
U.S. News & World Report: Whiteford, Taylor & Preston Highest Ranked Maryland Firm
Whiteford Taylor & Preston LLP is very gratified to announce that the firm has received exemplary ratings in the second annual U.S. News & World Report rankings of law firms. In Maryland, WTP was rated highly in 34 practice areas, more than any other firm in the state.