Nan E. Walsh - Arlington, VA
Attorney at Walsh Colucci Lubeley & Walsh PC
Land Use and Zoning Lawyers in Arlington, VA
Courthouse Plaza 2200 Clarendon Boulevard Suite 1300 Arlington, VA 22201 - 3359
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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41
Years
Experience
Arlington Land Use and Zoning Lawyer
Updated: 03/16/2026
Areas of Practice
- Land Use and Zoning
Litigation: 5%
Attorney Information
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.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Rated AVĀ® Preeminentā¢ in both Legal Ability and Ethical Standards, 2009 - 2017
- Named to U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers, Best Lawyers in AmericaĀ®, 2007 - 2017
- Named to Best Lawyers in AmericaĀ® 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 ā Band 1 ā Real Estate Attorney: Zoning/Land Use-Northern Virginia, 2015
- Featured as one of the āTop Rated Lawyersā in Washington, D.C. & Baltimoreās 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
Other Sources of Feedback About Nan E. Walsh
Included on the 2025 Virginia Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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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
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Wake Forest University School of Law,
Winston Salem,
North Carolina, 1984
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Non Legal Education
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Dartmouth College / Bowdoin College, Brunswick, ME, 1980
B.A.
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Dartmouth College / Bowdoin College, Brunswick, ME, 1980
Current Employment Position(s)
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Managing Shareholder
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 ā Everybody Wins! DC (EW!DC)
Bar Admissions
- Virginia, 1985
- District of Columbia, 1986
Other Affiliations
- American Bar Association (Member)
- Virginia State Bar Association (Member)
- Arlington County Bar Association (Member)
Photo
Contact
Courthouse Plaza
2200 Clarendon Boulevard
Suite 1300
Arlington, VA 22201 - 3359
Phone: 703-528-4700
Fax: 703-525-3197
Email: Send a message
Website: http://thelandlawyers.com/
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