Kenneth W. Wire

Ken focuses his practice on land use, real estate and utility issues in Northern Virginia and Maryland.

His practice includes representing local and national companies in the development of office, residential, industrial, and mixed-use projects. He assists clients in all aspects of the development review and approval process, including due diligence preparation, obtaining zoning and site plan approvals, and comprehensive plan amendments. He has extensive experience with obtaining development approvals for large mixed-use urban infill and redevelopment projects in Northern Virginia.

Real Estate Development

Ken also has experience in commercial real estate law concerning purchase and sale contracts, leasing, property owners' associations, easements and subdivisions.

Energy and Utilities

A significant part of Ken’s practice is providing counsel to water and sewer authorities concerning facility expansion, developer construction agreements, and surety requirements. He also works with a wide variety of utility companies regarding construction contracts, facility relocations and right-of-way issues.

Ken is certified as a LEED accredited professional by the U.S. Green Building Council.

His experience includes internships with the Honorable Chief Judge Thomas F. Hogan of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia and the U.S. Small Business Administration, Office of General Counsel.

Prior to attending The Catholic University of America, Ken served as a nuclear machinist, submarines in the U.S. Navy from 1994 to 2000. He served on board the USS Baltimore and USS Hampton.

Good to know

Areas of Practice 1) Land Use, 2) Real Estate Development, 3) Sustainability, 4) Environmental, 5) Real Estate and Land Use and 6) Distressed Real Estate
Law School American University Washington College of Law, J.D., 2005
Education Catholic University, B.A., 2002
Bar Member / Association Maryland State Bar Association, Virginia State Bar Association
Most recent firm McGuireWoods LLP
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