Bethlehem, Allentown, Easton Zoning Law Attorneys
Attorneys Michael P. Shay and Joanne Kelhart often act as legal advisors to parties involved in zoning matters, representing zoning hearing boards as well as property owners, businesses and developers who become involved in zoning disputes. The interests of private property owners and neighbors of property owners are often litigated before zoning hearing boards.
When disputes arise, Shay, Santee & Kelhart has experience in representing both property owners as well as zoning hearing boards and similar municipal authorities.
A Land Use or Zoning Hearing Resembles a Courtroom in Many Aspects
Although a zoning hearing is not a courtroom appearance, the principles, rules and procedures in a zoning hearing are similar to those in a court of law. The attorneys of Shay, Santee & Kelhart use their litigation experience in calling and examining witnesses, presenting evidence, analyzing zoning ordinances, and, as necessary, making compelling arguments on behalf of their client.
Advising Zoning Hearing Boards, Representing Property Owners
Parties who appear before zoning hearing boards may include property owners, sub-division property owners, businesses, corporations, municipal water and sewer authorities, neighborhood groups and homeowners associations opposed to property development applications as well as other interested parties.
For more than 20 years, Shay, Santee & Kelhart has provided quality legal representation to zoning boards at municipal hearings by serving as solicitor — legal counsel — to those boards. The lawyers also represent parties who appear before zoning hearing boards.
Prepared to Defend
The Pennsylvania insurance defense lawyers of Shay, Santee & Kelhart welcome inquiry from insurance companies seeking additional, out-sourced legal counsel. Out-of-state companies with legal issues related to zoning matters in Pennsylvania will be pleased with our clear communication and steady focus on the goal of effective advocacy in support of each client's rights and interests.
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