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Michael V. Naseef, Zoning Attorney in West Chester, Pennsylvania

Gawthrop Greenwood PC

West Chester, PA

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Michael V. Naseef is an attorney based in West Chester, PENNSYLVANIA. The practice focuses on Zoning. Currently practicing at Gawthrop Greenwood PC.

Based in
West Chester, PENNSYLVANIA
Experience
attorney
Known for
Zoning
  • Handles Zoning matters from West Chester, PENNSYLVANIA.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Land Use and Zoning Law (2026).

About Michael V. Naseef: Michael V. Naseef is an attorney based in West Chester, PENNSYLVANIA. The practice focuses on Zoning. Currently practicing at Gawthrop Greenwood PC.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Michael takes on

Michael concentrates on zoning. Each area below outlines the kind of case Michael handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Zoning cases in West Chester, Pennsylvania

Michael takes zoning matters in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Michael agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Michael V. Naseef — zoning lawyer in West Chester

Michael V. Naseef is an attorney based in West Chester, PENNSYLVANIA. The practice focuses on Zoning. Currently practicing at Gawthrop Greenwood PC.

Real estate and business attorney Michael V. Naseef joined Gawthrop Greenwood as a partner in 2024, less than a year after the law firm became one of the largest to support homeowners associations (HOAs), planned communities, condominium associations and cooperatives across Pennsylvania in the residential and commercial arena. With more than 24 years of experience practicing in real estate and business law, Michael has represented developers, builders and investors in residential and commercial land development and zoning related matters, including the acquisition, development, financing, leasing and transfer of real estate. He has conducted more than 1,000 commercial and residential closings and supported the legal needs of numerous community associations and HOAs.

Michael’s client-focused approach ensures that clients make informed decisions and benefit from legal solutions that are also practical solutions. He serves as counsel for numerous small-and medium-sized businesses, advising business owners regarding corporate structural issues and governance matters as well as successfully completing the acquisition and sale of assets for privately held companies.

Michael serves in Gawthrop Greenwood’s West Chester and Berwyn offices. A member of the American Bar Association, Pennsylvania Bar Association and Chester County Bar Association, as well as a Pennsylvania licensed title agent, he is a member of the Community Associations Institute (CAI).

Michael serves on the Board of Directors for the Chester County Bar Foundation as well as the Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry (CCCBI) Foundation. He has been a member of the Board of Directors of Good Fellowship Ambulance & Training Institute since 2012.

He graduated from Temple University with a Bachelor of Arts cum laude and earned his juris doctorate degree from Widener University Delaware School of Law. A former police officer with the Downingtown Police Department, he currently resides with his family in Exton, PA.

Working with Michael on a zoning matter

Real estate and business attorney Michael V. Naseef joined Gawthrop Greenwood as a partner in 2024, less than a year after the law firm became one of the largest to support homeowners associations (HOAs), planned communities, condominium associations and cooperatives across Pennsylvania in the residential and commercial arena. With more than 24 years of experience practicing in real estate and…

Who Michael represents

Michael reviews new inquiries case-by-case for zoning matters in West Chester and the surrounding Pennsylvania area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • Temple University

    B.A. · 1992

  • Widener University – Delaware Law School

    J.D. · 2000

Jurisdictions

Michael's state bar admissions

  • Pennsylvania, Cheste

    ACTIVE

  • Pennsylvania, Pennsy

    ACTIVE

  • Pennsylvania, Americ

    ACTIVE

Michael studied at B.A. in Temple University and J.D. in Widener University – Delaware Law School.

Law school and academic background

Michael completed B.A. in Temple University and J.D. in Widener University – Delaware Law School. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Michael runs in Pennsylvania is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Michael has received 11 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Land Use and Zoning Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Community Association Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Top Lawyers,

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Main Line Today

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — , 2025

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Land Use and Zoning Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026).

Locations

Michael V. Naseef's office in West Chester

Michael's primary office is at 17 East Gay Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, 19381. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Gawthrop Greenwood PC

17 East Gay Street

West Chester, Pennsylvania 19381

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Hiring guide

How to hire Michael V. Naseef — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new zoning attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Michael usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Michael charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Michael's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Michael will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a zoning attorney in West Chester, Pennsylvania

A short list to run through before you commit: How many zoning matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Michael

Michael discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in zoning practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every zoning matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Michael confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Michael's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many zoning practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Michael V. Naseef

  • How much does it cost to hire Michael for a zoning case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Michael walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Michael offer a free consultation?

    Michael charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Michael's office. Some zoning attorneys offer free consults — check Michael's current terms during booking.

  • How long do zoning cases in Pennsylvania typically take?

    Simple zoning matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Michael gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Michael take my case if I'm outside West Chester?

    Michael is licensed in Pennsylvania. Matters governed by Pennsylvania law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Michael will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Michael?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Michael will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Michael accepting new zoning clients right now?

    Michael's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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