Ross A. Appel

He was very thorough & very creative in ways that helped our case. He developed the agenda of the key issues we wanted addressed in our meeting with the Kiawah Partners & with the Planning Commission. They were well presented in a non- confrontational mannering. I have high praise for the successful... work he did for us!

Ross was referred to me by a member of the development team. We did not know each other prior to this time. My company develops unique neighborhoods. A new (high profile) site was chosen in the Charleston market that I knew would require specialized legal expertise. Ross was the perfect choice to nav...igate the team through a "very trying" process. He was instrumental in keeping team members on task and holding persons employed by the regulatory body accountable. I recommend Ross without reservation. Truly an attorney at the top of his game and a person of integrity.

We had a zoning issue in our area so we asked around for recommendations for a lawyer. We then phone interviewed them. What we found out was that none of them knew anything about zoning, even though they said they did. In seems that they somehow thought that since they knew how to close real esta...te transactions this also made them experts on the intricacies of zoning. Finally we received a recommendation from the Coastal Conservation League for Ross. It didn't take long in our interview with him to realize that he actually knew Charleston County zoning. We subsequently hired him for our zoning issue. He gave us great advise and the result was that the Planning Commission rejected the applicants rezoning request. We would definitely hire Ross again!

We retained Ross Appel to represent our family in opposing a request for a Special Exception for Special Events as a principle use. If granted this Special Exception would have adversely impacted our family and our community. Ross was masterful and efficient in his representation of our interests i...n this matter and was the deciding factor in securing a favorable ruling on our behalf from the Charleston County Board of Zoning Appeals. I would without hesitation recommend him to anyone requiring specialized expertise in matters of planning and zoning.

I hired Ross to help me with a zoning issue where my neighbor was attempting to build a large structure with an apartment on our shared property line. There was a long and confusing set circumstances and appeals were made to the Charleston BZA-Z and the SC circuit court. Ross came up to speed quickly... on the facts of the case and was already familiar with the zoning laws involved and procedures surrounding the BZA-Z. He is friendly, intelligent, and incredibly passionate about zoning law and its powerful effect on people’s lives, people’s property, and the City of Charleston. The advice he gives is always intelligent and to the point. I never hesitate to ask him to explain anything as I know his answer will be direct and informed. In comparison to other lawyers I have worked with, Ross is faster to respond to questions, easier get in touch with, and overall easier to work with. He is well spoken, great at presentations, and knows how to tailor his message to his audience. His presentations to the Charleston BZA-Z and circuit court were second to none and many of the neighbors who were present commented on that fact. He knew what the BZA-Z wanted to focus on vs. what the circuit court wanted to focus on. I will hire Ross for any zoning work I need done in the future, large or small. I would also recommend Ross to others in need. Money well spent.