Real Estate

Successful real estate development requires support from knowledgeable attorneys who are familiar with the most current legal requirements and experienced in meeting the various land use requirements imposed by applicable state and local laws, regulations and ordinances.  Property use restrictions imposed by state statutes, municipal zoning ordinances and local planning regulations affect residential, business and commercial property owners in different ways, and Orr & Reno’s experienced real estate development and land use attorneys understand these differences. 

We have extensive experience with condominiums.  Our attorneys advise developers and owners in connection with the creation and governance of condominiums, including drafting condominium declarations and bylaws, as well as the resolution of condominium disputes.

Our attorneys assist clients with a wide range of easement-related matters.  We assist mixed-use commercial real estate developers with the negotiation of complex reciprocal easement agreements, and we assist conservation organizations, municipalities and private landowners with conservation easements.  We also routinely represent utility companies in securing the easements needed to serve customers across the State of New Hampshire.

New Hampshire statutes vest much discretion and local control in the zoning board of adjustment, which hears requests for variances, special exceptions and administrative appeals to the zoning ordinance.  It is essential for a property owner to have legal representation so that the owner’s request is supported by the requisite evidence, rationale and justification to meet the standards set by state laws, local ordinances, and judicial decisions.  Locally appointed, volunteer zoning boards appreciate an application package that addresses zoning standards directly and provides clear, supported facts upon which they can decide a case.  Orr & Reno’s attorneys have substantial experience in providing this type of representation and have done so across the State of New Hampshire.  Our attorneys have obtained permits for dozens of high profile residential, industrial, institutional and commercial projects in the Greater Concord area and throughout New Hampshire.

Our attorneys have a successful track record of securing essential land use approvals and permits, and stand at the forefront of facilitating significant real estate development across a spectrum of industries and businesses. We advise municipalities, landowners, and other interested parties regarding proposed projects and development, and advise developers on LEED-certified and other green projects. We routinely represent developers and landowners before zoning and planning boards throughout New Hampshire to obtain permits and approvals for a variety of real estate developments ranging from office complexes and retail centers, to cell towers and energy facilities.  We have also successfully represented clients in court cases involving appeals of permitting and approval decisions.