Laura Prescott, J.D.
Founding Partner – Property Development & Zoning.
As the founding partner of Real Estate & Law Group, Laura Prescott, J.D., has spent the past 18 years at the intersection of law, policy, and real estate development. With a career shaped by over 300 zoning approvals and strategic guidance in $600 million worth of development projects, Laura is a trusted advisor to developers, municipalities, and landowners alike.
In estate real estate, every deal is a negotiation and a chess game. My role is to protect your position three moves ahead.
— Laura Prescott, J.D.
Years in Business
5-Star Reviews
Active Customers
Counties Served
Practice Areas
Laura focuses on property development and land use, supporting clients from concept to entitlement, particularly in projects involving complex zoning regulations. Her advisory includes navigating municipal regulatory frameworks, securing variances, and defending against community challenges. She also leads the firm’s efforts in real estate litigation tied to public hearings and denied permits, and is often called to mediate high-stakes development disputes.
Achievements
Laura’s leadership has directly contributed to the approval and launch of over 45 major real estate projects across both suburban and urban landscapes. She is highly regarded for her strategic use of public-private partnerships and her ability to gain consensus in contentious zoning hearings.
She frequently presents at policy roundtables and land use law symposiums and has authored internal resources on ethical land acquisition.
Education & Accomplishments
J.D., Harbor Ridge Law Institute
B.A., Public Policy and Environmental Studies, Crestmore University
Former zoning commission advisor for the City of Westport (fictional)
Distinguished Case
Zoning Appeal for Riverfront District – 2023
In “Zoning Appeal for Riverfront District”, Laura represented a mid-size developer denied approval for a mixed-use site due to misclassification under outdated zoning codes. She led a legal strategy that combined historical land use analysis with updated urban plans, convincing the zoning board to overturn its initial denial. The case became a reference point for adaptive rezoning arguments.
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