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With over 30 years of experience, John W. Farrell is a skilled lawyer in Fairfax, Virginia, specializing in real estate development, land use, and environmental regulation. John W. Farrell is a highly experienced lawyer in Fairfax, Virginia, with a strong background in handling cases related to real estate development, land use, and environmental regulation. With over 30 years of experience, Farrell has represented numerous clients before county supervisors, planning commissions, and boards of zoning appeals. His expertise includes navigating complex issues such as rezoning, site plan approvals, wetlands approvals, and more. One of Farrell\s key areas of focus is representing landowners and developers in a wide range of land use and environmental cases. He has successfully handled cases involving comprehensive planning, infrastructure financing, bonding, as well as microbial, asbestos, and lead contamination issues. Farrell has a proven track record of achieving favorable outcomes for his clients in these complex and challenging cases. Notably, Farrell has represented the applicant in the largest rezoning ever filed in Northern Virginia, which involved 26 million square feet of nonresidential space and 2,266 dwelling units. He has also represented dozens of plaintiff/landowners in significant litigation cases, including the Fairfax County C & I and Loudoun County down-zoning litigation. Overall, John W. Farrell\s extensive experience and expertise make him a trusted and reliable lawyer for clients seeking legal representation in matters of real estate development, land use, and environmental regulation in Fairfax, Virginia.
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