Land Use and Zoning Law Litigation Training Class

Course ID: 9540

Land Use and Zoning Law Litigation Training Seminar

Tackle Your Clients' Tough Land Use and Zoning Questions

Property rights and police power. Land use and zoning conflicts. Damage disputes and administrative appeals. There is seemingly no end to the challenges when it comes to land use and zoning law litigation. Is your knowledge where it needs to be to confidently represent your clients? Are you up to speed on the latest regulatory developments and issues in land use and zoning?

Join us for this comprehensive, information-packed seminar and take your knowledge and skills to the next level. Deepen your understanding of the conflicts that can exist between individual property rights and law enforcement so you can effectively handle land use disagreements when they come up. Give timely, knowledgeable advice by getting up to date on recent case law and new legislation. Come away with an improved understanding of the different types of land use disputes and gain the confidence you need to help your clients use their land or restrict use depending on who you represent. Don't miss this vital seminar!

Work effectively with the board of zoning appeals to advocate your client's position.

Knowledgeably answer questions about property rights and police power in order to effectively deal with disputes between owners and authorities.

Follow proper procedural requirements during judicial appeals and give your client's case the best chance of success.

Discover the best ways to use - or to challenge - expert testimony so you can bolster your client's position.

Effectively file appeals when the initial judgment doesn't rule in your favor.

Give the very best advice by getting up to speed on recent case law and the latest legislation.


	Agenda
	THE POWER TO ZONE: WHO HAS IT AND WHERE DOES IT COME FROM S. Mark White, 9:00 - 9:45 Creature Concept Statutory Authority Police Powers Zoning Authority Subdivision Authority Other Land Use Authority Legislative and Administrative Agencies PROPERTY RIGHTS VS. POLICE POWER Joseph Bart Budetti, 9:45 - 10:45 Property Owners and Property Rights Regulation of Property and the Fifth Amendment Role of Police in Protecting the Public TYPES OF LAND USE DECISIONS S. Mark White, 11:00 - 12:30 Variances Special or Conditional Use Permits Zoning Changes Plats/Planned Unit Developments Historic Preservation Designation/Review Comprehensive Plan Adoption/Amendments Zoning Certificate/Building Permits (Ministerial Decisions) JUDICIAL APPEALS OF ADMINISTRATIVE ZONING DECISIONS Joe F. Willerth, 1:30 - 2:15 Components of an Effective Appeal Procedural Requirements Trial of an Administrative Appeal Appellate Review ETHICS IN LAND USE LAW: THE LAWYER'S RESPONSIBILITY Joseph Bart Budetti, 2:15 - 3:05 Requirements Under the Code of Professional Responsibility Ex Parte Contacts Identifying Conflicts of Interest Early in the Process Acting on Behalf of the Public LAND USE AND ZONING LITIGATION James C. Bowers Jr., 3:20 - 4:30 Administrative Decisions and Challenges (Legislative v. Administrative, eg. Council v. BZA); Making the Record The Role of Experts in Administrative Challenges Appealing and Challenging Decisions of Municipality (eg. Declaratory Judgment v. Writ of Cert., etc.); Damages Constitutional Challenges Litigation Pointers and Pitfalls


	Audience
	This intermediate level seminar is intended for business, real estate and environmental law practitioners, developers, engineers, industry managers and local zoning/land use officials who want to get advanced insights into land use issues.