Our National Harbor Land Use, Zoning, and Licensing Law Office

Many large, multi-partner law firms in Maryland and DC might be willing to take on clients with real estate zoning or commercial licensing issues, but they would not consider the case to be a top priority. As their client, you would probably work with a paralegal and receive little communication. We don’t work that way at Scudder Legal. We are proud to offer a boutique experience to each one of our clients. Whether you are a major real estate developer or an entrepreneur who dreams of opening a restaurant, you will get the full attention of principal attorney Traci Scudder, who will put her local connections and years of experience in this area of the law to work for you.

We Are Proud to Say We Don’t Do it All

Big law firms like to brag that they can handle all kinds of case, but we don’t see that as an advantage. Land use, zoning, and commercial licensing are niche areas of the law that require knowledge of local ordinances, connections with county boards, and the versatility to turn on a dime when priorities change. That’s what you get with Scudder Legal when you work with us on any of the following issues:

• Complying with local zoning ordinances
• Obtaining commercial licenses to operate a business
• Understanding what special permits you need
• Opening a restaurant
• Obtaining and retaining a liquor license
• Planning a large-scale mixed-use project
• Understanding how Prince George’s County’s new zoning ordinance affects your project
• Much more

No client is too big or too small for us. We have resolved issues for real estate developers, restaurant chains, international corporations, churches, entrepreneurs, and private homeowners. Our clients get the personal attention and focused efforts only a small firm can provide, along with the positive outcomes you would expect from a big law firm.

Ms. Scudder also provides estate planning services to families from all walks of life. She knows from personal experience how important it is for every person—regardless of heirs or assets—to have a will, power of attorney, and healthcare directive, and she is committed to giving families peace of mind while making the process as painless as possible.

Contact Scudder Legal With Zoning, Licensing, and Estate Planning Concerns

Local ordinances require local expertise. If you are a real estate developer, property owner, or builder facing zoning or land use issues in Prince George’s County, Montgomery County, Anne Arundel County, or the District of Columbia, call us at (240) 273-3294 or fill out the form on this page to find out how Scudder Legal can help. If you are an individual anywhere in the state of Maryland in need of a will or power of attorney, we also invite you to contact us to learn more about our estate planning services. If we need to meet in person and National Harbor is convenient for you, we can schedule an appointment.

Directions to Our Office

From the North (Washington DC):

• Take I-395 S from downtown.
• Use the left two lanes to take exit 7 toward I-295.
• Merge onto I-695 E.
• Take exit 2A on the left to merge onto I-295 S toward I-95/I-495.
• Keep left to stay on I-295 S.
• Use the left three lanes to take exit 1B for National Harbor.
• Use the right lane to follow signs for National Hbr/Gaylord Cony Ctr/Waterfront.
• Continue onto National Harbor Blvd.
• Turn right onto Waterfront St.
• Turn right onto National Plaza.
• Park in the National Harbor surface lot. Our office will be across the street, Suite 300.

From the South (Waldorf):

• Head southwest on US-301 N (Crain Hwy) toward Berry Rd.
• Keep left to continue on MD-5 N/Branch Ave.
• Turn right to merge onto I-495 S/I-95 S.
• Merge onto I-495 S/I-95 S.
• Keep right at the fork to stay on I-495 S/I-95 S.
• Take exit 2A for National Harbor.
• Use the right lane to follow signs for National Hbr/Gaylord Cony Ctr/Waterfront.
• Continue onto National Harbor Blvd.
• Turn right onto Waterfront St.
• Turn right onto National Plaza.
• Park in the National Harbor surface lot. Our office will be across the street, Suite 300.

From the East: (Upper Marlboro):

• Take MD-4 N from town.
• Slight right onto the I-95/I-495/Beltway S ramp to Richmond VA/Alexandria VA.
• Merge onto I-495 S/I-95 S.
• Keep right at the fork to stay on I-495 S/I-95 S.
• Take exit 2A for National Harbor.
• Use the right lane to follow signs for National Hbr/Gaylord Cony Ctr/Waterfront.
• Continue onto National Harbor Blvd.
• Turn right onto Waterfront St.
• Turn right onto National Plaza.
• Park in the National Harbor surface lot. Our office will be across the street, Suite 300.

From the West (Alexandria, VA):

• Head north on George Washington Memorial Pkwy/S Washington St toward King St.
• Turn left onto Princess St.
• Turn left onto US-1 S/N Henry St.
• Continue to follow US-1 S.
• Use the right 2 lanes to turn slightly right onto the I-95 N/I-495 E ramp to I-295/Baltimore/Richmond.
• Keep left at the fork, follow signs for I-95 N/I-495 E/I-295 and merge onto I-495 N/I-95 N.
• Keep right, follow signs for National Hbr/Gaylord Conv Ctr/Waterfront and merge onto National Harbor Blvd.
• Merge onto National Harbor Blvd.
• Turn right onto Waterfront St.
• Turn right onto National Plaza.
• Park in the National Harbor surface lot. Our office will be across the street, Suite 300.