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Areas of Practice: Real Estate & Land Development

The real estate and land development practice provides quality representation on behalf of clients in all matters involving real estate, including acquisitions, construction, land use, zoning and commercial leasing. The Firm represents individuals and businesses, commercial developers, construction companies, leasing agents and landlords and tenants in real estate transactions and matters involving real estate issues.

The Firm’s location in Chester County has resulted in our involvement in many aspects of the region’s extensive land development. The Firm’s attorneys have successfully represented clients before local zoning hearing boards and governmental agencies in connection with land development and zoning applications. The Firm’s extensive municipal law experience is utilized in representing land developers before municipal bodies.

The real estate and land development group advises clients in the following areas:
  • Real Estate Acquisitions
  • Land Use and Zoning Applications
  • Construction and Subcontractor Agreements
  • Construction Lending
  • Commercial Leases
  • Architectural and Engineering Issues
  • Eminent Domain
  • Adverse Possession
  • Mechanics Liens








News

Municipal Newsletter - Spring 2010
6/21/2010

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"Collecting Delinquent Municipal Fees" Seminar presented by Siana, Bellwoar & McAndrew, LLP
6/10/2010
On June 7, 2010, Stephen V. Siana, Michael G. Crotty, Eric M. Brown and Michael T. Taylor presented a seminar entitled “Collecting Delinquent Municipal Fees” on behalf of Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs (“PSAB”) at the Franklin Commons in the Borough of Phoenixville.
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When Does a Municipality "Approve" a Contract or an Application? by Andrew J. Bellwoar
6/9/2010
When Does a Municipality "Approve" a Contract or an Application?  The Court of Common Pleas of Chester County recently decided an issue of significance for every municipality in Pennsylvania.
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Employer Alert - Employers Struggle With New Disability Law by: Christopher P. Gerber, Esquire
4/19/2010
The expansion of  coverage under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) last year has resulted in confusion over what actually constitutes a "disability."
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Siana Firm Prevails in First Amendment Case by Christopher P. Gerber, Esquire
4/19/2010
On April 14, 2010, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed summary judgment in favor of Chalfont Borough in favor of Chalfont Borough in Knight v. Drye et al. where the Plaintiff police officer claimed that Borough officials unlawfully terminated him in retaliation for alle
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Siana, Bellwoar & McAndrew, LLP Wins Major Victory for Police Officers!
1/15/2010
Siana, Bellwoar & McAndrew, LLP Wins Major Victory for Police Officers!
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Municipal Newsletter - Spring 2009
7/14/2009

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Councilwoman Immune from Defamation Lawsuit
7/6/2009
In June 2009, attorneys for Siana, Bellwoar & McAndrew, LLP successfully defended a Borough a Councilwoman who allegedly made defamatory remarks about the Borough Council President during public meetings. 
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