Michael F. Floyd

Mike delivers strategic advice and representation on a broad range of matters in the areas of land use planning and zoning, environmental permitting, and regulatory compliance at all governmental levels. He acts for a broad range of industrial, commercial, and residential property owners and developers in all phases of development and redevelopment projects, including brownfields and adaptive reuse projects. A seasoned and trusted advocate, he regularly appears on behalf of his clients before municipal planning boards and zoning boards of adjustment, governing bodies, county boards, and regional agencies and authorities throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

Clients rely on Mike for his deep experience and insight, and appreciate how he “quarterbacks” projects from start to finish. In his representation, he coordinates and guides the project team, including the applicant, engineers, architects, planners, and environmental consultants, from inception through final approvals and commencement of construction. Throughout the process, he negotiates with senior municipal staff, government agencies and land owners; prepares and submits land use planning applications and provides strategic direction on the approval process; provides legal opinions on a broad range of municipal issues, zoning by-laws and land use policies; prepares land use planning instruments; and negotiates municipal and development agreements.

Mike’s edge as a land use lawyer comes from his previously working in the private business sector, and having also started small businesses, so he understands his clients concerns regarding entitlements and government bureaucracy. He has represented clients in, among other areas, land use matters involving entitlements for industrial parks; large-scale warehouse/distribution facilities; e-commerce fulfillment centers; data centers; affordable housing projects; retail centers; mixed-use projects; manufacturing facilities; electric generation facilities; natural gas pipelines, electric transmission lines and renewable energy projects.

He also has extensive experience in counseling clients and obtaining permits and approvals for what are often controversial land use projects and uses, such as billboards, solar farms, group homes, addiction facilities, and other projects and uses that involve neighborhood and/or political opposition.

In coordination with Archer Public Affairs, Mike provides clients with full-service government and regulatory affairs advice and advocacy on a variety of land use and real estate matters helping clients to achieve their business objectives.