David A. Carney
David A. Carney
dac@CarneyKelehan.com
T:(410) 740-4600
Hawthorn Executive Center
10715 Charter Drive,
Suite 200
Columbia, Maryland 21044
David (Dave) Carney founded the firm that is Carney, Kelehan, Bresler, Bennett and Scherr more than three decades ago. He has over 40 years of experience in real estate finance and land use law, including zoning, development, subdivision, administrative and construction law. Mr. Carney has a talent for understanding land issues and client needs that enables him to conceptualize projects, anticipate issues, and propose options to his clients.
Having practiced in Howard County most of his career, Mr. Carney knows virtually every parcel of ground in Howard County, which is of unique value to his local real estate clients. Mr. Carney spent the early part of his practice specializing in construction and development lending and FHA financing.
Practices
Zoning
Land Use
Construction Law
Real Estate
Corporate
Bar Admissions
Maryland, 1968
Maryland Court of Appeals
U.S. District Court, District of Maryland
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Education
Loyola College, B.S., 1961
University of Maryland, J.D., 1967
Professional Associations
Maryland Bar Association
Member, Board of Governors, 1978-1980
Chairman, Committee on Resolution of Fee Disputes
Member, Section Council, Real Property, Planning & Zoning
Member, Judicial Nominating Committee
Howard County Bar Association
Past President, 1984-1985
Officer, 1980-1984
State Trial Courts Judicial Nominating Commission
Howard County Chamber of Commerce
General Counsel, 1990-1991
Howard County Economic Development Advisory Council
Chairman, 1992-1993
Howard County Economic Development Authority
Member, Board of Directors, 1993-2003