Development

Practical Legal Counsel for Complex Development Projects

Successful real estate development requires more than legal documentation. It requires counsel who understands financing, governmental approvals, project economics, construction, and execution.

MJBennett PLLC represents developers, investors, nonprofit organizations, lenders, and public entities in every stage of the development process—from site acquisition through project completion.

Whether developing multifamily housing, mixed-use projects, affordable housing, adaptive reuse, or public-private developments, we help clients identify opportunities, manage risk, negotiate agreements, and move projects forward.

Representative Services

  • Purchase and sale agreements

  • Land assemblage

  • Due diligence

  • Development agreements

  • Joint venture structuring

  • Construction contracts

  • Easements and access agreements

  • Zoning and land use approvals

  • Public-private partnerships

  • Economic development incentives

  • Real estate finance

  • Project closings

Why MJBennett PLLC

Mark J. Bennett brings more than 30 years of experience as both a real estate attorney and developer. Having participated in the legal structuring, financing, and execution of complex development projects, he provides practical guidance informed by real-world experience—not just legal theory.

The firm works closely with clients to anticipate challenges, simplify complex transactions, and help projects move efficiently from concept to completion.

Representative Project Experience

Our experience includes:

  • Mixed-use development

  • Multifamily communities

  • Affordable housing

  • Historic rehabilitation

  • Brownfield redevelopment

  • Opportunity Zone developments

  • Community land trusts

  • Public-private partnerships

  • Urban redevelopment

  • Complex real estate finance

Let's Discuss Your Project

Whether you are acquiring land, assembling a development team, pursuing public incentives, or structuring project financing, MJBennett PLLC provides practical legal counsel designed to help your project succeed.

Contact MJBennett PLLC today to discuss your development.