About James
James P. Langan: Experienced Real Estate and Land Use Attorney in Burlington, Vermont
I strive to listen to my clients and provide thoughtful advice to help them achieve their goals and reduce risks. My dedication extends to advising colleges and other institutional clients with their financial and business needs.
Practice Areas
- Real Estate Law: I assist my clients in all areas of commercial real estate and land use practice, including purchases, sales, financing, state and local permitting, residential and commercial leasing, homeowners’ association and other common interest community governance, property taxes, and property tax exemptions.
- Land Use and Zoning Law: I represent clients in administrative proceedings before municipal commissions and boards as well as assist clients with compliance with state natural resources and Act 250 permits and regulations.
Business Transactions
- Commercial Transactions / UCC Law: I provide guidance to clients with all aspects of their business operations, including entity formation, commercial contracting, employee housing, and operational and environmental permitting and zoning.
- I also assist clients seeking to acquire a business or sell their existing business. More particularly, I represent several higher education and healthcare clients seeking loans and bond financing as well as assist health care clients with their research agreements.
As a former teacher and university attorney, I am particularly adept at advising colleges and other institutional clients with their financial and business needs. My Vermont upbringing is an asset while navigating the intricacies of state and local real estate and land use law and practice.
Awards
- Recognized: Real Estate Law, Practice Area: Commercial Transactions / UCC Law, Practice Area: Land Use and Zoning Law, in Best Attorney USA since 2024.
Firms
- Dinse (Current)
Affiliations
- Fellow, American Bar Association
- Member, Vermont Bar Association
- Board Member, Community Foundation of Vermont
Education
- Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Political Science: from the University of Vermont, graduating 1985.
- J.D. with Honors: from the William & Mary Law School, graduating 1988.
Bar Admissions
- Vermont, United States (1988)
Languages
- English (Primary)
