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Mark Looney

Partner

My job is to take another’s idea for what could happen with property and develop a strategy to make it happen.

mlooney@cooley.com

Mark Looney specializes in representing property owners and national, regional and local developers on all aspects of the land planning, zoning and development process.  He serves as a strategic advisor and guide to help secure the necessary approvals required for office, retail, industrial, mixed-use, residential, healthcare, hotel and large planned community projects.

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Experience

  • Fairfax Circle: Redevelopment 

  • Bozzuto Reston Station: Redevelopment 

  • General Dynamics Corporation: Corporate Headquarters 

  • Penn Daw Plaza: Redevelopment 

  • Tall Oaks Village Center: Redevelopment 

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Passions

    Cycling

    Boating and fishing with my kids

We’ve been working with Mark for many years, and he continues to impress us with his ability to deliver timely, strategic advice, anticipate and resolve difficult land use challenges, and achieve results through his solutions-oriented approach. He is a thoughtful attorney and strategist and has served us tremendously well. – Pete Otteni, Vice President, Boston Properties
Education

  • George Mason University, Antonin Scalia Law School
    JD, cum laude, 2000

  • James Madison University
    BA, Political Science and Public Administration
    1991


Admissions & Credentials

Virginia

Rankings & Accolades

    Chambers USA: Band 1 (2015 – 2022); Band 2 (2011 – 2014), "Up and Comer" (2009)

    Legal 500: Recognized for work in Real Estate and Land Use & Zoning (2016 – 2021)

    Best Lawyers in America (2013 – 2019)

    Washingtonian: Washington's Top Lawyers (2015)

    The Virginia Business Journal: Legal Elite Real Estate/Land Use (2014)

    The Washington Business Journal: One of the region's preeminent Land Use/Zoning Attorneys, "Young Gun" (2008), "Top Zoning Lawyer" – Finalist (2009)

    The Virginia Business Journal: "Legal Elite – Virginia's Best Lawyers"

    Richmond Magazine: "Rising Star"