Economic development projects have become increasingly complex, requiring sophisticated planning, strategic coordination among stakeholders, and a deep understanding of regulatory, infrastructure, financing, and community considerations.
From advanced manufacturing facilities and industrial developments to energy investments, logistics hubs, mixed-use projects, technology infrastructure, and other transformational initiatives, successful projects require advisors who understand how business objectives and public-sector priorities intersect.
For decades, Butler Snow has served as a trusted advisor to companies, developers, investors, utilities, governmental entities, and economic development organizations pursuing projects that drive job creation, capital investment, and long-term economic growth. The firm’s Economic Development Team helps clients navigate every stage of the development process, from site selection and incentive negotiations to project implementation and ongoing operations.
With more than 400 attorneys and advisors across a national platform, Butler Snow brings together a multidisciplinary team capable of guiding projects from initial concept through financing, development, construction, and long-term success. The firm’s experience spans a broad range of industries and project types, including automotive and advanced manufacturing, energy and infrastructure, transportation and logistics, healthcare, technology, mixed-use development, and large-scale industrial investments throughout the Southeast and beyond.
Butler Snow distinguishes itself through its ability to provide comprehensive support throughout the project lifecycle. The firm advises clients on site selection, infrastructure planning, environmental permitting, tax strategy, workforce development initiatives, governmental relations, public-private partnerships, and the structuring of state and local incentive packages.
Attorneys regularly assist clients in navigating complex regulatory frameworks, coordinating with utilities and governmental agencies, and aligning project objectives with community and economic development goals.
The firm’s attorneys have extensive experience structuring incentive packages that may include tax abatements, tax credits, industrial revenue bond financing, grants, workforce training programs, and infrastructure improvements. This practical knowledge enables Butler Snow to help clients maximize available opportunities while balancing business objectives, community priorities, and long-term project sustainability.
A significant strength of the practice is the firm’s deep understanding of the public-sector perspective. Butler Snow’s team includes attorneys who have held leadership roles within state and local economic development organizations, public finance agencies, and utility-related development initiatives.
This experience provides valuable insight into how investment decisions are evaluated, how public-private partnerships are structured, and how communities assess the long-term benefits of major development projects.
In addition to representing private industry, Butler Snow frequently advises governmental entities, development authorities, utilities, and economic development organizations. These longstanding relationships provide the firm with a unique understanding of the collaboration necessary to move complex projects forward.
The firm’s strong connections with governmental, legislative, civic, and business leaders throughout the Southeast further enhance its ability to help clients identify opportunities, address challenges, and maintain project momentum.
As competition for investment continues to intensify, companies and communities alike seek advisors capable of aligning economic opportunity with strategic growth objectives. Butler Snow’s combination of legal depth, industry knowledge, public-sector experience, and economic development expertise positions the firm to help clients attract investment, create jobs, strengthen communities, and generate lasting economic impact throughout the Southeast and beyond.
