John L. McBride - Reston, VA
Attorney at Odin Feldman Pittleman
Zoning, Land Use and Development applications – primarily in Prince William, Fairfax, and Loudoun Co Lawyers in Reston, VA
1775 Wiehle Avenue Suite 400 Reston, VA 20190
Reston Zoning, Land Use and Development applications – primarily in Prince William, Fairfax, and Loudoun Co Lawyer
Updated: 03/02/2026
Areas of Practice
- Zoning, Land Use and Development applications – primarily in Prince William, Fairfax, and Loudoun Co
- Real Estate due diligence
- Litigation – Eminent Domain; Development and Covenant Disputes; Real Estate Tax Appeals
- Expert witness regarding the existing and probable use of real estate
Attorney Information
Overview
John McBride's effectiveness as a land use attorney is built upon his accumulated experience; established reputation among staff and elected officials throughout localities in Northern Virginia; and an ability to build consensus through factual, detailed presentation of information. Prior to attending law school, John worked as a City Planner, a land acquisition and right-of-way agent, and a real estate leasing agent for local governments in Northern Virginia. This decade of experience provides him with invaluable insight into local government officials' perspectives on land development projects.
John's practice is focused on land use and development law, as well as eminent domain and commercial real estate tax appeal litigation. His clients include places of worship, developers and builders of both residential and commercial projects, nonprofit charitable organizations, and businesses that own real estate.
John has been admitted as an expert witness in the Circuit Court of Fairfax County, the Circuit Court for the Town of Culpeper, the Circuit Court for the City of Manassas, and the US Bankruptcy court for the Eastern District of Virginia, Alexandria Division.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- The Best Lawyers in America® - Land Use and Zoning Law, 2015-2026
- Arlington magazine's Top Attorneys - Land Use/Zoning, 2022
- Virginia Business magazine’s “Legal Elite” – Real Estate, 2006, 2008, 2009, & 2012
- Northern Virginia magazine Best of NoVA, top lawyers in Zoning, Planning & Land Use, 2017
Education
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Legal Education
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George Mason University School of Law,
Arlington,
Virginia, 1987
J.D.
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George Mason University School of Law,
Arlington,
Virginia, 1987
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Non Legal Education
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University of Virginia School of Architecture, 1976
B.A.
Major: City Planning
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University of Virginia School of Architecture, 1976
Current Employment Position(s)
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Shareholder
Past Positions
- Land Acquisition and the Real Property Management Divisions, County of Fairfax Government, Director
- City of Fairfax, Planner
- City of Alexandria, Planner
- County of Culpeper and the City of Manassas Park, Past Consultant
Classes and Seminars
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Presenter on Subdivision Law, Local Government Attorneys (LGA), 2007 - Present
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Presenter on Zoning Law, American Institute of Architects, Virginia Chapter, 2006 - Present
- Presenter on "Preparing for Court Testimony,", Virginia Zoning Officials (VZO), 2005 - Present
Pro Bono Activities
- Habitat for Humanity Virginia, Inc., Former Director
- Buckland Preservation Society, Inc., Former Director
- Habitat for Humanity for Prince William, Inc, Director and former chairman
- Prince William/Manassas Habitat for Humanity - Assist in Zoning and Real Estate Matters
- Bull Run Mountains Conservancy, Inc., Special Counsel
Bar Admissions
- Virginia
- Virginia Supreme Court
- U.S. Supreme Court
Other Affiliations
- Fairfax Bar Association (Member)
- Virginia State Bar Association (Member)
- Prince William Bar Association (Member)
- Prince William Bar Association, Prince William County Development Ordinance Review Advisory Committee
- County of Fairfax government (Director of the Land Acquisition and the Real Property Management Divisions)
- City of Fairfax (Planner)
- City of Alexandria (Planner)
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