Phil T. Feola
Of Counsel
Washington, D.C.
pfeola@goulstonstorrs.com+1 202 721 1114Phil T. Feola
Of Counsel, Washington, D.C.
pfeola@goulstonstorrs.com+1 202 721 1114Related Expertise
Clients developing real estate property in Washington D.C. turn to Phil Feola’s results-driven counsel.
A deeply experienced real estate lawyer, Phil counsels clients on land use, zoning, housing, planned unit developments, historic preservation, urban renewal, environmental law, real estate contracts, condemnation, administrative litigation and governmental licensing. Recognized by Chambers USA for his effective advice, Phil is "a highly sought-after land use lawyer on the (Goulston & Storrs) team." Chambers USA sources also say, "He is brilliant, talented, smart, and creative."
Alongside his real estate development work, Phil also handles civil litigation at the trial and appellate court levels related to zoning, historic preservation, environmental, and local regulatory issues.
Across all of his work, clients appreciate Phil’s practical approach which stems from his time as a senior planner with the city of San Antonio, Texas and a planner for the city of Paterson, New Jersey.
Real Estate Skills as a Benefit for Communities in Need
In addition to his real estate practice, Phil has represented So Others Might Eat (SOME), on a pro bono basis, for the past thirty years. He also provided pro bono real estate counsel to a number of social service agencies and community organizations such as The Salvation Army, Community of Hope, The Green Door, Mary’s Center, Arena Stage and Tudor Place.
Related Representative Matters
A professional sports organization to secure zoning and entitlements for an open-air, 19,000 seat professional sports arena. Assisted the client with design review, multiple impact analysis, document drafting, easements, construction contracts and abutters agreements. Also coordinated multiple professional and governmental agency assessments through this in-depth process.
A major real estate company in connection with the 3 million square foot redevelopment of property located in an underserved section of Washington DC. Established a long term relationship working with the client and the District to achieve a mixed-use, affordable and senior housing master plan that incorporates retail, office and transportation. Helped the client file the necessary applications for entitlements and permits to move forward with infrastructure improvements.
Several independent schools in the District in connection with securing the appropriate land use approvals for expanding both student and faculty population. Handled significant coordination with governmental agencies for the expansion of the school’s physical facilities with ground-up construction.
Accolades
- Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers in America® (2020): Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
- Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers in America® (2019): Land Use and Zoning
- Best Lawyers in America® (2009-2021): Land Use and Zoning, Litigation – Land Use and Zoning, Real Estate
- Martindale Hubbell Peer Review Rated AV Preeminent™
- “America’s Leading Business Lawyers," Chambers USA 2008-2016
- Named one of Washington's "Best Lawyers", Washingtonian Magazine, 2009, 2011-2012
- 800+ Stars of the Bar, Washington's Best Lawyers, 2011
- Legal 500 US Directory, 2009
- Named to Super Lawyers, Washington, DC, 2014-2015, 2020
Affiliations
- Adjunct Professor of Law, George Washington University
- American, District of Columbia and Maryland Bar Associations
- American Planning Association
- Lambda Alpha International
- Urban Land Institute
Admissions
- District of Columbia
- Maryland
Education
Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law ( J.D. , 1979 )
Florida State University ( M.C.P. , 1971 )
University of Notre Dame ( B.A. , 1969 )