Reilly is a member of the firm’s Real Estate Practice Group and the Construction, Environment, Land Use, and Municipal industry groups in addition to being a licensed title agent. He dedicates his practice to the representation of clients in all aspects of their real estate transactions and developments with a particular focus on condominium and planned community law, land use and development, construction and regulatory matters as well as leasing.  

Condominium & Planned Community Law 
As a large part of his practice, Reilly helps clients navigate the Pennsylvania Planned Community and Condominium Acts, and provides creative and efficient advice on structuring these types of developments.  He is familiar with the requirements of the Acts, and establishes the framework for each community to facilitate a smooth transition of the development at turnover.  Reilly recognizes this area of the law can be complex and routinely gives educational presentations to homebuilders, developers, and other professionals on condominium and planned community law compliance.  He has prepared and reviewed homeowners’ association and condominium documents for developments of all types and sizes, including building conversions, shopping centers, residential planned communities, master-planned developments, and site condominiums.  He also advises developers in completing lot takedowns within these types of communities.

Land Use & Development
Reilly’s zoning and land development work includes representation of clients in the submissions of and hearings for text amendment, rezoning, variance, special exception, conditional use, land development and condition modification applications. He understands the complexities of the Municipalities Planning Code and the requirements that municipalities and developers must follow throughout the land development process in Pennsylvania. Reilly’s experience in this area includes assistance with the development of mixed-use, commercial/industrial buildings and complexes as well as residential neighborhoods. 

Construction
In his construction practice, Reilly advises owners, contractors, subcontractors and design professionals on all facets of construction law and procurement matters, with a particular focus on negotiating contracts for uniquely funded projects, such as RACP and ARPA, as well as other state and private grant programs. This includes the review and negotiation of the American Institute for Architects (AIA) form agreements, updates to form purchase orders and agreements, and assistance with mechanics’ liens, prevailing wage, and Contractor and Subcontractor Payment Act issues. Reilly also has specific experience with engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contracts for renewable energy projects. In addition, Reilly represents developers with respect to building code and Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) enforcement issues and appeals as well as Historic Architectural Review Board (HARB) approvals.  

Regulatory & Permitting
In connection with his land use and development practice, Reilly helps clients navigate the regulatory and permitting requirements associated with real estate projects including the rules and regulations of various Pennsylvania state agencies such as the Department of Environmental Protection, PennDOT, the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board and the Pennsylvania Utility Commission. He regularly assists clients with issues related to permits for public infrastructure as well as highway occupancy, NPDES, post-construction stormwater management and building permits.

Leasing
Reilly devotes a significant portion of his practice to the representation of landlords and tenants in various leasing matters. He frequently negotiates retail, industrial, office, and ground leases and advises clients on ancillary leasing issues such as financing and construction matters. Through his experience in lease negotiations, Reilly is well-versed in standard commercial leasing clauses in central Pennsylvania. He often guides clients through the process of understanding lease provisions, including complex CAM clauses. Reilly also assists clients in the negotiation of energy and utility leases, including solar farm and cell tower leases.

Reilly prides himself on providing practical advice and delivering efficient results for his clients. He especially enjoys the tangible nature of real estate law and appreciates the ability to see a project through from beginning to end. His well-rounded experience in the areas above allows him to be the point person for developers throughout all stages of their projects.

In his spare time, Reilly enjoys biking, hiking, reading, astronomy, Revolutionary and Civil War history, and spending time with his family outdoors. 

View some of Reilly’s representative matters:

• Represented a regional funeral home in the acquisition and development, including permitting, land development, and zoning approvals, for a new, approximately 14,000-square-foot funeral home and crematory. 
• Represented a farm equipment and machinery sales and repair business in the sale of its existing building, the acquisition of raw land, and the development of a multi-phased, 300,000 square foot vehicle retail, service, and repair center. Reilly’s work on this matter included obtaining conditional use, variance, and land development plan approvals for the new building as well as assistance in obtaining a PIDA loan to finance the development.
• Counseled a large retailer in the development of a multi-phased, 250,000-square-foot manufacturing, office, and warehousing center, including navigation of permitting and land development issues, sewer and water capacity matters, and special exception approvals for the use.
• Represented landowners in obtaining variances and special exception approvals to convert existing buildings into an apartment building and an Airbnb building.
• Represented a large church in the conversion of its existing building into a condominium, and the sale of a condominium unit to a buyer.
• Counseled a residential developer in rezoning several tracts of land, obtaining text amendments for higher density, and development of townhome, single-family and mixed-use buildings.
• Served as counsel for a one-of-a-kind stream restoration and walking trail project in Lancaster County, which included preparation of easements, construction documents, and municipal intergovernmental agreements related to stormwater and MS4 permitting.  
• Served as landlord’s counsel on various lease negotiations for a new retail shopping center, which included advising the client on sophisticated CAM, exclusive use, and other specific retail leasing issues.
• Obtained text amendment and conditional use approvals for a large-scale multifamily and townhome development in Lebanon County, and advised the developer on planned community structuring issues for the community.
• Prepared condominium/planned community documents for a shopping center redevelopment, single-family and townhome developments throughout central Pennsylvania as well as building conversions in urban settings including Lancaster and Harrisburg.