Sara L. Chinske is an experienced and effective land use attorney in Oregon. Sara represents property owners throughout Oregon for land use approvals and appeals.

Her practice includes:

• Assisting clients with the land use and development approval process

• Communicating with local government officials throughout the approval process on behalf of clients

• Representing clients throughout the land use approval process including city, county, and agency appearances

• Representing clients in the local appeals process for land use applications and in through appeals to the Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA) and in Oregon courts

Additionally, Sara helps current and prospective property owners avoid costly choices and reduce the likelihood of having plans denied or delayed through her services such as:

• Title research and real property purchase due diligence

• Provide research and recommendations related to allowable uses of real property

• Identifying property rights, regulatory issues, and compliance

• Review of federal, state, and local regulations

• Compliance with or contesting conditions of approval

• Unconstitutional exaction analysis 

• Interpretation of rulings and compliance recommendations