Overview
"I enjoy being the quarterback of a team of real estate professionals charged with obtaining land use entitlements to realize a vision and economic opportunity."
Jeff obtains a variety of land use approvals for developers, businesses, institutions and landowners in Richmond, Henrico, Chesterfield, Hanover and other jurisdictions. He brings his political, economic and technical background to bear as he guides clients through the complex layers of governmental land use entitlements, a process that is dominated by competing and conflicting interests. Jeff uses creativity to overcome apparent regulatory obstacles to development and redevelopment that does not neatly fit in the zoning ordinance.
Jeff also understands the commercial real estate industry. He counsels clients on deal structure, contract negotiations, development and redevelopment, financing and dispositions through sales or leasing. Jeff understands the business decisions his clients have to make and the information they need to make those decisions.
Recognition
Chambers USA, Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use, 2024
Best Lawyers in America®, Land Use and Zoning Law, and Real Estate Law, 2022 - 2025
Named to Virginia "Legal Elite," (Real Estate/Land Use), Virginia Business, 2017 - 2018, 2020, 2022
Virginia Super Lawyers “Rising Star,” Real Estate, 2011 - 2016
Named to "Legal Elite,” Young Lawyer (Under 40), Virginia Business, 2012 - 2014, 2016
Named “Young Leader of the Year,” Urban Land Institute Richmond District, 2012
Eagle Scout
Experience
Experience
Jeff’s relationships with elected and appointed officials and local government staff are entrenched across the greater Richmond region. His knowledge of the rezoning process, combined with his skill in navigating complex political layers, has benefitted numerous clients in the five major jurisdictions and surrounding localities. Jeff’s rezoning cases are part of the most significant development and redevelopment projects in the Richmond region; a few are highlighted below:
City of Richmond - New corporate campus with 26-story office tower
Henrico County - First community with solar provided electricity
Chesterfield County - County’s first integration of residential into an existing shopping center
Hanover County - New 1,200 acre master planned data center; the largest rezoning in County history
Goochland County - Expansion of rehabilitation hospital campus
New Kent County - Dense mixed use project in a rural county
Louisa County - Entitlements for over 500 residential units in a preservationist area
Powhatan County - New commercial development
Dinwiddie County - First approval of a multi-family development in over 20 years
Jeff looks forward to partnering with new and existing clients to obtain approvals for their projects, continuing Hirschler’s leadership in land-use entitlements.
Perspectives
News
Speaking Engagements
Publications
Community
Beyond the Law
Beyond the Law
Jeff is a life-long Redskins fan who cannot wait for the Snyder era to end. His wife Kristy has only known the Snyder era and keeps asking when the team will be good. The team’s performance is not helping Jeff raise two new fans in Archer (7) and Brantley (3). Outside of raising two energetic boys, Jeff enjoys yoga, golf and keeping abreast of political news and trends. After college, Jeff worked on Capitol Hill and on political campaigns. The Geiger family enjoys spending time at Lake Anna, OBX and cheering on the Richmond Flying Squirrels.
Services
Education
William & Mary School of Law, J.D.
The College of William & Mary, B.A.
Admissions
- Virginia
AchievementHirschler Increases Best Lawyers in America Recognitions to 47 Attorneys, Two Honored as “Lawyers of the Year” and Eight as “Ones to Watch”
Achievement19 Hirschler Attorneys and 5 Practice Areas Recognized in 2024 Chambers USA Rankings
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