Susan J. Smith practices in the areas of land use, zoning, land development, environmental and public utility law. With over 25 years experience in representing private and public clients in Pennsylvania, the Law Office of Susan J. Smith evaluates each client's project in both the legal and political context.

Our office is pleased to assist you with:

-Strategy and planning related to a development plan

-Obtaining zoning, land development and subdivision approvals

-Taking or defending against a zoning or SALD appeal

-Amending or challenging a local ordinance

-Expanding or changing a non-conforming use


-Audits of property holdings or ordinances
-Resolving disputes over property boundaries, easements, and use limitations in covenants

-Managing the permits and approvals process

-Obtaining planning module approvals and resolving Act 537 matters

-Securing NPDES and E&S approval

-Negotiating HOPs with PennDOT

-Securing utility services

-Dealing with environmentally-contaminated property

-Defending against a DEP permit violation or denial