Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Land Use & Real Estate Legal Solutions
McCullough Hill PS has been delivering innovative legal solutions to industry leaders for over three decades. Our firm specializes in land use, environmental, real estate development, and general business law, serving private and public entities across Washington and the broader Western region. We prioritize speed, predictability, and cost-control while maintaining a client-centric approach that emphasizes strategic advice and measurable results. Our attorneys bring decades of experience navigating Washington law and regulatory frameworks, with a proven track record in complex transactions, entitlements, and dispute resolution. We tailor our services to each project's unique needs, avoiding unnecessary legal overhead while ensuring compliance and maximizing value.Our long-term relationships with major corporations, developers, and institutions reflect our commitment to transparency, efficiency, and results-driven advocacy. By focusing exclusively on representing project developers rather than regulatory bodies, we maintain unconflicted representation that prioritizes client objectives. Our practice extends beyond litigation to include proactive mediation and policy advocacy, ensuring clients achieve their goals through both legal and collaborative strategies.
Services
Land Use Law
Real Estate Law
Business Law
Environmental Due Diligence
Land Use Litigation
Mediation Services
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of specialized experience in Washington land use and real estate law.
- Our client-centric approach prioritizes speed, predictability, and cost-control in all engagements.
- We exclusively represent project developers, avoiding conflicts inherent in representing regulators.
- Our attorneys provide tailored legal strategies without hidden fees or unnecessary overhead.
- We combine litigation expertise with proactive mediation and policy advocacy for comprehensive solutions.
Services
Land Use Law
We represent clients in land use entitlements, zoning, and regulatory compliance for commercial, residential, and mixed-use projects. Our attorneys navigate environmental laws, historic preservation, and urban development codes to secure approvals. With decades of experience, we provide strategic counsel for high-rise developments, adaptive reuse projects, and large-scale master plans.
Real Estate Law
Our practice covers commercial real estate transactions including acquisitions, financing, leasing, and construction. We represent institutional owners, developers, and high-net-worth individuals in complex deals exceeding $100M. Our services extend to condemnation matters and legislative advocacy for development-friendly policies.
Business Law
We provide comprehensive business representation for regional companies, startups, and family-owned enterprises. Services include entity formation, mergers and acquisitions, contract negotiations, and governance. As outside general counsel, we handle real estate integration, financing, and succession planning for diverse business clients.
Environmental Due Diligence
We guide clients through environmental assessments and remediation for real estate transactions. Our team addresses state and federal cleanups, prospective purchaser agreements, and regulatory compliance. We collaborate with technical consultants to resolve contamination issues while minimizing litigation risks for urban infill and industrial properties.
Land Use Litigation
We defend land use approvals and challenge adverse decisions before hearing examiners and courts. Our litigation practice covers Growth Management Act compliance, shoreline regulations, and environmental determinations. We also mediate disputes to achieve cost-effective resolutions that align with client development goals.
People
John C. McCullough
Partner
Focuses on land use and real estate financing for Washington projects. Provides strategic counsel on development issues and regulatory compliance. Recognized for expertise in complex entitlement processes and client advocacy.
Jessica M. Clawson
Partner
Specializes in land use permitting for urban development projects. Advises private developers on regulatory challenges and entitlement strategies. Brings extensive experience with Seattle's complex zoning requirements.
Mike E. Brandeberry
Partner
Handles business transactions and real estate matters with dual expertise from private practice and in-house counsel roles. Represents regional businesses and developers in complex commercial transactions.
Courtney E. Flora
Partner
Counsels clients on Growth Management Act compliance, environmental regulations, and land use litigation. Focuses on critical areas, stormwater management, and transportation concurrency issues for development projects.
D. Douglas Matson
Partner
Specializes in commercial real estate transactions and business law. Represents institutional owners and developers in acquisitions, leasing, and financing matters across Washington's commercial property market.
Questions
What areas of law does McCullough Hill specialize in?
We focus on land use, real estate, business law, environmental due diligence, and land use litigation across Washington and the Western United States.
How long has McCullough Hill been in practice?
Our attorneys have over 30 years of combined experience representing clients in complex development and business transactions.
What makes McCullough Hill different from other law firms?
We exclusively represent project developers, avoid regulatory conflicts, and prioritize cost-effective solutions without hidden fees or unnecessary legal overhead.
Do you handle real estate transactions outside Seattle?
Yes, we serve clients across Washington including Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, and other Western states through our regional expertise.
Can you assist with land use disputes?
We provide both litigation defense and mediation services for land use conflicts, with a track record of successful regulatory appeals and negotiated resolutions.
