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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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  • Condominium and Community Association Law
  • Environment Division
  • Environmental
  • Integrated Litigation
  • Land Use

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Languages
    Accepted Jurisdictions
    Virginia Jurdictions
    Virginia
    Since 1984
    Massachusetts Jurdictions
    Massachusetts
    Since 1977
    Experience
    • Principal
      McCandlish & Lillard P.C.
    Education
    Boston College Education School Logo
    Boston College
    A.B.
    Graduation year:
    New England Law | Boston Education School Logo
    New England Law | Boston
    J.D.
    Graduation year:
    Associations
    Fairfax Bar Association Professional Association
    Fairfax Bar Association
    has membership
    Current
    Virginia State Bar Professional Association
    Virginia State Bar
    has membership, Environmental and Real Estate Sections
    Current
    Northern Virginia Building Industry Association Professional Association
    Northern Virginia Building Industry Association
    has membership
    Current
    Northern Virginia Chapter National Association of Office & Industrial Parks Professional Association
    Northern Virginia Chapter National Association of Office & Industrial Parks
    has membership
    Current
    Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation Professional Association
    Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation
    National President
    1996 - 1998
    Board of Directors, Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce Professional Association
    Board of Directors, Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce
    has membership
    1996 - 1998
    Planning Commission, Town of Walpole, 1977-1980, Professional Association
    Planning Commission, Town of Walpole, 1977-1980,
    Chairman
    1979 - 1980
    Planning Commission, Town of Walpole, 1977-1980 Professional Association
    Planning Commission, Town of Walpole, 1977-1980
    has membership
    1977 - 1980
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