Allison C. Prince
Of Counsel
Washington, D.C.
aprince@goulstonstorrs.com+1 202 721 1106Allison C. Prince
Of Counsel, Washington, D.C.
aprince@goulstonstorrs.com+1 202 721 1106Related Expertise
Developers, universities, and institutional and non-profit organizations turn to Allison Prince when navigating Washington D.C.’s complex zoning and land use regulations. Deeply experienced in real estate development and historic preservation, Allison helps clients build, expand, and redevelop buildings across the District of Columbia.
Allison presents before virtually every public forum in the District of Columbia, including the Board of Zoning Adjustment, the Zoning Commission, the Historic Preservation Review Board and the Commission of Fine Arts. Additionally, she is experienced working with foreign governments.
Clients are drawn to Allison’s sophisticated experience, collaborative approach, and honed negotiation skills. She skillfully handles land use matters before Washington D.C.’s governmental agencies, quickly identifying ways to streamline the approval process for everyone involved. Chambers USA recognizes Allison as "a top-notch attorney with a wide variety of experience," as well as "extremely knowledgeable and really good at pushing the ball forward and getting issues resolved."
A Champion for Supporting Mission Driven Organizations
In parallel to her robust practice, Allison is very proud of the work she does on behalf of "cause-driven" organizations, including cultural, educational and other non-profit institutions. In particular, she has done extensive pro bono work for women's shelters and child development centers.
Related Representative Matters
Secured the zoning and land use approvals for the largest senior living community in Washington, D.C.
Works as lead counsel for institutional clients as they expand their cultural organizations.
Acted as lead attorney in establishing the new headquarters building for the DC Bar Association.
Secures zoning approvals for several colleges, universities, schools, retirement communities, developers, and foreign governments in D.C.
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Recognition
Chambers USA Guide
June 5, 2025
Accolades
- Washingtonian’s list of Washington, DC’s Top Lawyers – Real Estate (2024)
- Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers® (2021): Real Estate Law
- Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers® (2020): Land Use and Zoning Law
- Chambers USA, Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use, District of Columbia, 2019 - 2024 (Band 1); 2025 (Senior Statespeople)
- Best Lawyers in America® (2019-2026): Land Use and Zoning, Real Estate
- Super Lawyers, Washington DC, 2019 - 2020, 2023-2025
- Washingtonian's Top Lawyers in Washington, D.C., 2017
- Bisnow's Power Series Women of Influence in Washington, D.C. Commercial Real Estate, 2017
- "America's Leading Business Lawyers," Chambers USA 2008-2016
- "Stars of the Bar," Biennial List of Washington's Best Lawyers, The Washingtonian, 2013, 2015
- Martindale Hubbell Peer Review Rated AV PreeminentTM
- Martindale Hubbell Top Rated Lawyer in Land Use And Zoning, 2013
- Best Lawyers in America, 2009 - 2017
- Top Women Lawyers in the Northeast, Real Estate, Martindale Hubbell, 2011
- Legal 500 US Directory, 2008
Affiliations
- Jubilee Support Alliance Advisory Council
- Fellow, American College of Real Estate Lawyers
Admissions
- District of Columbia
- Virginia
Education
Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law ( J.D. , 1983 )
Bucknell University ( B.A. , 1980 )