Kathleen M.
Mannard
Kathleen M. Mannard is an Associate in the firm’s Municipal and Real Estate, Zoning, and Land Development practice groups.
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Kathleen M. Mannard advises clients on a wide range of matters impacting municipalities, developers, corporations, and individuals, including, but not limited to, code enforcement, contract and agreement development, ordinance formulation and review, land use and zoning matters, property acquisition and subdivision, and land development. Ms. Mannard regularly handles matters governed by the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code and the Code’s intersection with agency regulations and constitutional law.
Prior to joining Wisler Pearlstine, she practiced law in Pittsburgh with a focus in municipal law and real estate litigation. Ms. Mannard earned her law degree with a concentration in environment and energy law from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. While attending law school, she interned with the Pennsylvania Superior Court and the National Trust for Historic Preservation in Washington, D.C.
Representative Matters
- Successfully argued before the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania in a land use appeal on behalf of a municipality.
- Represented homeowners in a zoning hearing board appeal of a residential accessory use.
- Successfully obtained zoning relief for a Greater Philadelphia non-profit.
- Advised homeowners associations and planned communities on the creation and enforcement of declarations and rules and regulations.
- Successfully represented landowners in a zoning dispute over a drug and rehabilitation center.
Personal Interests
When not practicing law, Ms. Mannard enjoys trying new restaurants, exploring museums, and traveling with her husband, family and friends.