Gammage & Burnham is pleased to announce that Chambers USA 2019: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business has ranked six of the firm’s attorneys and our largest practice group among the best in the U.S.
Chambers and Partners, which produces “Chambers USA,” is a client referral organization that researches and subjectively ranks attorneys and law firm practice groups nationwide. It ranks firms and lawyers who are considered leaders in their profession.
The firm earned rankings in two of its core areas:
Zoning/Land Use (Band 1) and Real Estate (Band 2*).
The list of ranked attorneys include:
- Grady Gammage Jr. (Senior Statesperson – Land Use/Zoning Law)
- Manjula Vaz (Band 2* – Land Use/Zoning Law Law)
- Stephen W. Anderson (Band 2 – Land Use/Zoning Law)
- Jeffrey J. Miller (Band 3 – Real Estate Law)
- Thomas J. McDonald (Band 3 – Real Estate Law)
As a firm we are grateful for the notable ranking based on the kind words shared by clients. See some client comments below included in our Real Estate listing in Chambers USA 2019.
*Indicates a move up in ranking from 2018.
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Chambers Commentary (based on Chambers research)
What the team is known for
Large practice comprising many real estate specialists. Frequently handles complex transactional matters but is primarily known for its land use and zoning capability. Often works on behalf of clients such as home builders, developers and investors. Has experience on a range of mandates including master-planned communities and commercial leasing. Its expertise extends to acquisitions and sales of both undeveloped and developed property.
Strengths
One source notes that “the team as a whole is very solid. It has always been very responsive to our needs and is great to work with,” going on to add: “It has the ability to mitigate risk while still effectively negotiating contracts.”
Interviewees appreciate that the team “is very knowledgeable and able to handle all matters that come up during negotiations and transactions,” adding: “The firm also has additional attorneys with multiple specialties that can assist when different counsel is required.”
“The firm is my go-to. They’re always available. I always get a response within 24 hours,” a source describes.
Work highlights
Acted for Mirabella at ASU in connection with a tax-exempt bond financing for the construction of a 20-story retirement community.
Notable practitioners
Grady Gammage possesses vast experience in various aspects of real estate and development issues. He is adept at handling land use matters, particularly for significant commercial developments and redevelopments by clients in the public and private sectors.
Jeffrey Miller is well regarded by peers for his activity in this area. He represents investors, developers and lenders in various real estate transactions. He handles sales, leases and development agreements, as well as real estate finance and the formation of joint ventures and public-private partnerships.
Manjula Vaz is regarded by peers as a “sharp” and “very capable” attorney. She focuses on zoning matters and has strong experience in master-planned approvals, as well as special use permits and rezoning. She often aids clients negotiating development agreements.
Stephen Anderson is described as “excellent” by market commentators. He specializes in zoning and land use, and is experienced in advising on developments in Phoenix. He provides particular strength in entitlement matters, related to various transport, retail and residential developments.
Thomas McDonald maintains a substantial practice encompassing public-private transactions and developments, as well as advising on the financing, leasing and acquisition of a range of properties. A client comments: “Tom is excellent. He knows how to draft things to best protect my interests but still make the transaction. He is a proper deal-maker and excellent in drafting.”
Congratulations to all the Chambers ranked attorneys from Gammage & Burnham and special thanks to our fantastic clients!
