Robert A. McConnell – Transaction Attorney – Salt Lake City, UT

Premier Land Use and Real Estate Counsel

Robert A. McConnell is a highly respected Shareholder at the prestigious law firm of Parr Brown Gee and Loveless in Salt Lake City. With a practice focused intensely on Real Estate Development, Land Use, and Zoning Law, Mr. McConnell is a go-to legal architect for major development projects across Utah. He represents developers, landowners, and businesses in navigating the complex regulatory maze of municipal entitlements, ensuring that projects move from concept to concrete. His background includes serving on planning commissions, giving him a unique insider’s perspective on how cities approve projects.

Shaping the Skyline

Robert McConnell’s expertise covers the entire lifecycle of a real estate transaction, with specific skills in:

• Entitlements and Zoning: Securing re-zoning approvals, conditional use permits, and variances for residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments.
• Development Agreements: Negotiating robust agreements with municipalities to lock in rights and clarify obligations for large-scale projects.
• Real Estate Finance: Representing borrowers and lenders in complex commercial financing transactions.
• Eminent Domain: Defending property owners’ rights when facing government condemnation or taking issues.
• Transit-Oriented Development (TOD): Specializing in the legal structuring of modern, high-density projects near transit hubs.

Located in the 101 Tower

Mr. McConnell practices out of the 101 Tower, located at 101 South 200 East (often noted as Suite 700). This Class A office building is a centerpiece of Salt Lake City’s Central Business District. The firm’s office offers state-of-the-art facilities for closing deals and hosting multi-party negotiations. The location is convenient to City Hall and the County Government Center, essential for a land use practice. Parr Brown Gee and Loveless is one of the region’s most established firms, providing Mr. McConnell with a deep bench of support in related areas like tax and environmental law.

If you are a developer looking to find a land use attorney who understands the politics of planning as well as the law, Robert A. McConnell offers unparalleled experience. His recognition in Chambers USA and as a Mountain States Super Lawyer attests to his standing in the legal community. Whether you are building a subdivision or a skyscraper, having a strategist like Mr. McConnell on your team is an investment in your project’s success.