Title: Land Use Attorney
Company: Goulston & Storrs PC
Location: Washington DC, United States
Cary R. Kadlecek, land use attorney at Goulston & Storrs PC, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Lawyers for dedication, achievements, and leadership in legal services.
With nearly two decades of experience, Mr. Kadlecek has established a successful career in legal services, specializing in real estate, development, land use and zoning. He currently excels as a land use attorney at Goulston & Storrs PC, a position he has held since 2010. In this role, he is dedicated to meeting with clients to provide valuable advice and guidance, meticulously preparing detailed memorandums, and playing a pivotal role in organizing and conducting public hearings. He actively participates in community meetings and represents clients in land use and zoning matters related to mixed-use, residential, commercial, and institutional projects. He also collaborates with private developers, universities, educational institutions, and non-governmental organizations.
Additionally, Mr. Kadlecek represents clients before numerous land use regulatory and governing agencies in the District of Columbia, including the Zoning Commission, the Board of Zoning Adjustment, the Historic Preservation Review Board, the Public Space Committee, the Board for the Condemnation of Insanitary Buildings, the Office of Administrative Hearings, the National Capital Planning Commission, the Commission of Fine Arts, and various neighborhood and community organizations. His experience also includes serving as an attorney at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP from 2007 to 2010, an analyst and implementation specialist at American Management Systems from 2001 to 2003, and as an honors paralegal in the computer crime and intellectual property section of the U.S. Department of Justice from 1999 to 2001.
In addition, Mr. Kadlecek has served as a regional leader for Stanford Professionals in Real Estate since 2016, and is actively involved with the Urban Land Institute, the District of Columbia Building Industry Association, and the District of Columbia Bar. He is a board member of the Wanda Alston Foundation as of 2024 and has been president and co-founder of Q City since 2018. Laying a strong educational foundation, he earned a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Stanford University in 1999, a Master of Planning from the School of Law at USC Gould in 2007, and a Juris Doctor from the School of Law at USC Gould in 2007.
Reflecting on his path, Mr. Kadlecek takes great pride in achieving the prestigious position of partner at Goulston & Storrs. He also played a key role in the development of several high-profile projects in Washington DC, including the professional soccer stadium. Additionally, he successfully secured entitlement for a charter school project despite strong opposition from multiple neighborhoods, and, even when faced with an appeal, the project prevailed in the Court of Appeals due to his perseverance. In light of his impressive undertakings, he has been honored as one of the Best Lawyers in America for real estate from 2024 to 2025, named among Washington DC Super Lawyers Rising Stars in 2017, and included in Bisnow D.C.’s Top 40 Lawyers Under 40 in 2016. He attributes his success to the invaluable mentorship and guidance he received from seasoned professionals and his passion for the intricacies of city planning and development. Looking ahead, he is determined to establish himself as a leading authority in Washington DC, aspiring to take on high-profile projects that build on his proven track record of success.
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