John W. Knuff guides clients through the intricacies of the land use approval process with enthusiasm and persistent attention to detail. His nearly 30 years of experience encompasses every property type in Connecticut from residential, retail and medical to industrial and utility.
John’s dedication is evident in his decades-long representation of prominent retailers throughout Connecticut. This work includes notable land acquisition and upgrades to shopping center during his career, including the addition of new retailers and approval for a multi-family residential community on the Trumbull Mall property to facilitate its transition to a mixed-use, 21st-century destination. He has also advised several of the world’s largest retailers on their Connecticut real estate concerns, including the construction and expansion of stores, warehouses, and state licensing matters in more than two dozen municipalities.
In addition to his work on high-profile retail locations, John served as lead counsel in obtaining approvals for the historic expansion of the Hospital of Saint Raphael campus in New Haven as well as a contested approval process associated with a new marina and apartment community in Stamford. He has obtained approvals for multi-family and mixed-use developments in both small towns and large urban centers throughout the state.
John’s practice extends to his clients’ other real estate needs. He has successfully litigated numerous land use appeals related to the zoning and wetlands and advises clients on transactional issues.
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