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Nan E. Walsh - Arlington, VA

Courthouse Plaza2200 Clarendon BoulevardSuite 1300 Arlington, VA 22201 - 3359

Updated: 02/18/2024

Arlington Land Use and Zoning Lawyer

Overview

"Nan Walsh is knowledgeable, well entrenched in the market, and experienced. Her practice is focused on Arlington County, where she is considered a go-to lawyer for any zoning need."
-Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business
"Our Development team selected Nan Walsh of Walsh, Colucci, Lubeley, Emrich & Walsh, P.C. and that proved to be a very wise decision. Nan's strategic approach, negotiating skills, and fearless leadership were essential in an approval which occurred on a timely basis. Her performance exceeded our lofty expectations. In addition, Nan's sense of humor and positive attitude actually made our difficult case enjoyable. We will have numerous applications in the future and will rely on Nan's expertise and exceptional skills to guide us through the development process."
-Developer/Landowner for Rosslyn Project
"The Arlington Chamber of Commerce has the utmost respect for Nan as a litigator, person, and leader. Her work is, in its own right, an economic engine that has contributed greatly to the success of Arlington County. Without her, we would be a lesser community."
-President, Arlington Chamber of Commerce
"Nan understands and embraces the vision for Arlington's commercial corridors to become places for people to live, work and shop. She has been a catalyst for bringing this vision to reality. As a result of her tireless efforts, Arlington's tax-base is one of the most healthy and diversified revenue streams in the nation - and the Metro station areas in Arlington are recognized as some of the finest examples of responsible, smart-growth"
-Commercial Real Estate Broker

Nan has been with WCLEW since 1984, specializing in land use and zoning law. She is an expert in all phases of the land use and zoning process in Northern Virginia, with considerable experience assisting clients in residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects in Arlington County and the City of Alexandria. Additionally, Nan has gained invaluable knowledge through her experience with the Arlington County Zoning Ordinance, business relocation issues, legislative requirements, and municipal liaison committees.

About Nan E. Walsh

Practice Areas

  • Land Use and Zoning

Litigation

  • 5%

Current Employment Position(s)

  • Managing Shareholder

Qualifications

Bar Admissions

  • Virginia, 1985
  • District of Columbia, 1986

Other Affiliations

  • American Bar Association (Member)
  • Virginia State Bar Association (Member)
  • Arlington County Bar Association (Member)

Education

  • Wake Forest University School of Law, Winston Salem, North Carolina, 1984
    J.D.
    Law Review: Law Review, Member, 1981 - 1983
    Law Review: Law Review, Note and Comment Editor, 1982 - 1983
  • Dartmouth College / Bowdoin College, Brunswick, ME, 1980
    B.A.

Past Positions

  • Judicial Clerkship, U.S. Superior Court, 21st Judicial District of North Carolina, 1983 - 1984
  • U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of General Counsel, Legal Assistant

Pro Bono Activities

  • Host of annual golf tournament for the benefit of Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
  • Community Leadership Award, Taste of Arlington
  • Major Fundraiser, YMCA of Metropolital Washington
  • President, Northern Virginia Building Association (NVBIA), Arlington Chapter
  • Power Lunch Reading Mentor – Everybody Wins! DC (EW!DC)

Achievements

Honors

  • Rated AV® Preeminent™ in both Legal Ability and Ethical Standards, 2009 - 2017
  • Named to U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers, Best Lawyers in America®, 2007 - 2017
  • Named to Best Lawyers in America® for Land Use and Zoning Law, 2006 - 2017
  • Named to Best Lawyers in Washington D.C. in Land Use & Zoning Law, 2017
  • Recognized by Washingtonian magazine in its selection of Top Lawyers List, 2017
  • Recognized by Virginia Magazine in its selection of Women In The Law, 2017
  • Recognized by Virginia Business Magazine in its selection of Legal Elite, 2016
  • Ranked in Chambers USA – Band 1 – Real Estate Attorney: Zoning/Land Use-Northern Virginia, 2015
  • Featured as one of the “Top Rated Lawyers” in Washington, D.C. & Baltimore’s Legal Leaders in a special supplement to the Wall Street Journal, 2015
  • Best Attorneys in Washington, DC and Baltimore, 2013 - 2015
  • Best Attorneys in Virginia, 2011 - 2014
  • Top Rated Lawyer in Land Use & Zoning, American Lawyer Media and Martindale-Hubbell, 2013 - 2014
  • Named in Best Lawyers Annual Guide to Land Use and Zoning Law, 2011

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Office Information

Address

Courthouse Plaza2200 Clarendon BoulevardSuite 1300 Arlington, VA 22201 - 3359

Fax

  • 703-525-3197

Accepts Credit Cards

Yes

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