Alecia’s unique background in local government allows her to skillfully navigate clients’ real estate development projects through complex governmental approvals.
A former Assistant City Attorney in Austin, Hutto and Georgetown, Texas, Alecia understands how development plans evolve from ideation through approvals and into reality for developers and investors. Adept at uniting developers, builders, architects, engineers and the community along the way, she is valued for her ability to streamline complex land use issues. She is likewise skilled in guiding real estate developments through the maze of ever-changing regulation with precision. Alecia attributes this skill to developing and maintaining working relationships with key stakeholders throughout the development process. Her practice focuses on land use, real estate development and governmental affairs. She tirelessly leverages her skills on behalf of clients in matters of:
- Zoning and planning
- Land-use entitlements
- Variances, including other Board of Adjustment matters
- Platting and subdivision
- City development contracts
- Land development codes
Alecia advocates and negotiates for clients before a wide range of governmental bodies, including local city councils, planning and zoning commissions, and zoning boards of adjustment. Clients appreciate Alecia’s experience with politically sensitive issues, her embrace of hard work and her passion for staying current with the changing aspect of land use regulation. Alecia knows that land use matters impact cities as a whole – industrial, residential, environmental and labor – and enjoys having her finger on the pulse of this spectrum.