Taft attorneys Liz Butler and Karl Camillucci authored the chapter “Processing a Land Use Application from Submission to Administrative or Legislative Decision,” in IICLE Land Use Law: Practice and Procedure 2025 Edition which was published on Feb. 20. This chapter offers a practical, step-by-step guide to navigate land use applications from submission to final approval. To purchase a copy of the book, click here.

Butler focuses her practice in the areas of land use, zoning, entitlements, urban planning, public incentives, historic preservation, and economic development, as well as general real estate transactions. She works closely with developers, city officials, and community groups to navigate the complex web of regulations and approvals required for large-scale development projects.

Camillucci focuses his practice on public finance, project finance, and economic development, including public-private partnerships (P3s) involving institutions of higher education. He represents a broad range of issues, including tax-exempt and taxable bond transactions, tax increment financing, economic development incentives, development agreements, land use and zoning entitlements, and regulatory compliance.