Atty. Marc D. Jonas
A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and its law school, Marc Jonas is co-chair of the firm's Land Use and Zoning practice group. He has extensive experience in real estate, land use, municipal law, and zoning matters, representing individuals, businesses, institutions, non-profit organizations and municipalities.
Land Use And Zoning Law & More Attorney · Serving Blue Bell, PA
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About Marc D. Jonas at a Glance
Marc D. Jonas is a zoning attorney based in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, practicing at Eastburn and Gray PC. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania, Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, and Pennsylvania, United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. Educated at University of Pennsylvania (J.D., 1972) and University of Pennsylvania (BA, 1969). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Land Use and Zoning Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Land Use and Zoning (2026), and Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Land Use and Zoning (Philadelphia) (2023). Serves clients in Blue Bell, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Marc D. Jonas
- A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and its law school, Marc Jonas is co-chair of the firm's Land Use and Zoning practice group
- He has extensive experience in real estate, land use, municipal law, and zoning matters, representing individuals, businesses, institutions, non-profit organizations and municipalities
- Marc has practiced land use and real estate law for more than 30 years
- In his career, Marc has appeared as counsel in Pennsylvania state and federal courts in matters involving land use and real estate law
- Marc’s diverse practice has included the representation of developers of residential, commercial, institutional, and religious land uses
- He has represented neighbors concerned about the impacts of certain proposed land uses
- He has successfully obtained land use approvals despite significant local opposition
- His experience and credentials have motivated other attorneys to retain Marc as an expert witness in an assortment of legal matters, ranging from condemnation to family law
- Marc serves as Solicitor to Kennett Square Borough and Solicitor to the Zoning Hearing Boards of Towamencin, Upper Merion and Lower Salford Townships
- He has been qualified as an expert witness in zoning law in the Court of Common Pleas of Montgomery County and has published articles in the Tri-State Real Estate Journal, Commercial Investment Real Estate Journal,Township Solicitor, The Legal Intelligencer, and The American Bar Association ABA Journal
- His article on land use appeals, published in the The Pennsylvania Bar Association Quarterly, was cited in a 2016 opinion of the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania
- He was interviewed by Lawyers Weekly USA with regard to the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act of 2000, and was also interviewed by Alan Colmes for the Fox News show Hannity & Colmes regarding the same federal statute (watch video)
- Marc served for 3 years as Chairman of the Board of the Montgomery County Planning Commission between 2012 and 2014
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Marc D. Jonas handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Blue Bell.
Land Use & Zoning in Blue Bell
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Blue Bell
Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Blue Bell are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Blue Bell Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Blue Bell-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Blue Bell Choose Marc D. Jonas
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Marc D. Jonas's practice in the field of zoning.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Pennsylvania, Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, and Pennsylvania, United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, Marc D. Jonas can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Zoning Practice
Concentrating on zoning means Marc D. Jonas's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Blue Bell
A Blue Bell-based practice means Marc D. Jonas attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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