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Matthew J. Allman

Associate
Allman Matthew
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mjallman@Venable.com
Tysons, VA
T +1 703.905.1446 F +1 703.821.8949

Matthew Allman focuses on securing zoning and land use approvals for developers and landowners in jurisdictions throughout Northern Virginia and in the District of Columbia. Matthew advises clients on state and federal legislation and regulations affecting real estate development and important changes to local jurisdictions' comprehensive plans and zoning ordinances. He has experience representing land use applicants in public hearings before municipal bodies and community groups. Prior to joining Venable, Matthew was an associate at a Northern Virginia law firm, where he coordinated the preparation, filing, and management of land use and zoning applications in multiple jurisdictions throughout the region. 

Matthew served as a presidential management fellow and financial management analyst at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the Office of Block Grant Assistance. While at HUD, Matthew assisted with the development and administration of federal community development regulations and policies. He also assisted with administrative enforcement proceedings during a rotation with the HUD Office of General Counsel.

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Experience

Government Experience

  • Presidential management fellow and financial management analyst, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Insights

Thought Leadership

May 2021

Land Use and Zoning Updates in DC and VA
Land Use and Zoning Updates in DC and VA

March 22, 2021

D.C. Zoning Commission Approves New Inclusionary Zoning Regulations
D.C. Zoning Commission Approves New Inclusionary Zoning Regulations

December 15, 2020

Arlington County Board Updates Green Building Incentive Policy
Arlington County Board Updates Green Building Incentive Policy
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Recent News

May 05, 2021

Financial Planning Quotes Lawrence Mandelker on the Biden Administration’s Tax Proposals
Financial Planning Quotes Lawrence Mandelker on the Biden Administration’s Tax Proposals

April 27, 2021

Venable Secures Approval of New Mixed-Use Development in Arlington, Virginia
Venable Secures Approval of New Mixed-Use Development in Arlington, Virginia

April 22, 2021

Commercial Observer Features Q&A with Zach Williams and Matt Allman on Inclusionary Zoning Regulations
Commercial Observer Features Q&A with Zach Williams and Matt Allman on Inclusionary Zoning Regulations
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Credentials
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Education

  • J.D. magna cum laude Florida State University College of Law 2011
    • Order of the Coif
    • Staff member, Florida State University Law Review, Journal of Land Use & Environmental Law, and Journal of Transnational Law & Policy
  • B.A. University of Virginia 2008
    • Jefferson Scholar

Bar Admissions

  • District of Columbia
  • Virginia

Professional Memberships and Activities

  • Member, Urban Land Institute
  • Member, NAIOP Northern Virginia
  • 2020 graduate of Leadership Fairfax Emerging Leaders Institute
  • Member, Tysons Partnership Leadership Advisory Council
  • Member, American Bar Association

Recognition
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  • The Best Lawyers in America, Ones to Watch, 2021
  • Super Lawyers
    • Rising Star, Virginia, 2018 – 2020
    • Rising Star, Washington, DC, 2020
  • U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, HUD Secretary’s Award Finalist, 2014