Harold Buckley, Jr., AICP, Esq.
Chancellor at The North Georgia Conference of The United Methodist Church- Claim this Profile
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Sherri Hutter
As a dynamic and collaborative leader, Harold encourages individuals to think creatively, inspires optimism, and encourages teams to work towards a shared vision. In addition to providing legal expertise, he supported an important transition in funding sources for Decatur Cooperative Ministry (DCM) and led the board through critical decisions. It was a pleasure to serve with Harold on the Decatur Cooperative Ministries BOD – so much so that we invited him to serve a second 3-year term. His passion and dedication to the mission to prevent and alleviate homelessness is admirable.
William Pepin
Harold offers you the perfect blend of knowledge and expertise with his combined planning and legal backgrounds. We brought him an aggressive project in a difficult regulatory and political environment. He worked well with all parts of our team and the jurisdiction to find a balanced solution for all parties. He was one of the reasons we achieved success.
Sherri Hutter
As a dynamic and collaborative leader, Harold encourages individuals to think creatively, inspires optimism, and encourages teams to work towards a shared vision. In addition to providing legal expertise, he supported an important transition in funding sources for Decatur Cooperative Ministry (DCM) and led the board through critical decisions. It was a pleasure to serve with Harold on the Decatur Cooperative Ministries BOD – so much so that we invited him to serve a second 3-year term. His passion and dedication to the mission to prevent and alleviate homelessness is admirable.
William Pepin
Harold offers you the perfect blend of knowledge and expertise with his combined planning and legal backgrounds. We brought him an aggressive project in a difficult regulatory and political environment. He worked well with all parts of our team and the jurisdiction to find a balanced solution for all parties. He was one of the reasons we achieved success.
Sherri Hutter
As a dynamic and collaborative leader, Harold encourages individuals to think creatively, inspires optimism, and encourages teams to work towards a shared vision. In addition to providing legal expertise, he supported an important transition in funding sources for Decatur Cooperative Ministry (DCM) and led the board through critical decisions. It was a pleasure to serve with Harold on the Decatur Cooperative Ministries BOD – so much so that we invited him to serve a second 3-year term. His passion and dedication to the mission to prevent and alleviate homelessness is admirable.
William Pepin
Harold offers you the perfect blend of knowledge and expertise with his combined planning and legal backgrounds. We brought him an aggressive project in a difficult regulatory and political environment. He worked well with all parts of our team and the jurisdiction to find a balanced solution for all parties. He was one of the reasons we achieved success.
Sherri Hutter
As a dynamic and collaborative leader, Harold encourages individuals to think creatively, inspires optimism, and encourages teams to work towards a shared vision. In addition to providing legal expertise, he supported an important transition in funding sources for Decatur Cooperative Ministry (DCM) and led the board through critical decisions. It was a pleasure to serve with Harold on the Decatur Cooperative Ministries BOD – so much so that we invited him to serve a second 3-year term. His passion and dedication to the mission to prevent and alleviate homelessness is admirable.
William Pepin
Harold offers you the perfect blend of knowledge and expertise with his combined planning and legal backgrounds. We brought him an aggressive project in a difficult regulatory and political environment. He worked well with all parts of our team and the jurisdiction to find a balanced solution for all parties. He was one of the reasons we achieved success.
Credentials
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AICP Certified
American Institute of Certified PlannersJun, 2003- Nov, 2024 -
Member
State Bar of GeorgiaJun, 2002- Nov, 2024
Experience
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The North Georgia Conference of The United Methodist Church
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Religious Institutions
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chancellor
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Dec 2022 - Present
As outside general counsel, I provide legal advice and advisement to the Bishop and the North Georgia Conference. As necessary or appropriate, I am also responsible for engaging and managing attorneys with specialized areas of expertise. As outside general counsel, I provide legal advice and advisement to the Bishop and the North Georgia Conference. As necessary or appropriate, I am also responsible for engaging and managing attorneys with specialized areas of expertise.
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Wilson Brock & Irby, LLC
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2849 Paces Ferry Road, Suite 700; Atlanta, Georgia 30339
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Managing Member
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May 2012 - Present
Management level land development, code enforcement, and property rights legal practice. Management level land development, code enforcement, and property rights legal practice.
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Georgia Institute of Technology
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Professor of the Practice
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Jan 2020 - Present
Part-time lecturer for core curriculum land use law class in the master of city and regional planning program. Part-time lecturer for core curriculum land use law class in the master of city and regional planning program.
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Alston & Bird
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United States
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Law Practice
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700 & Above Employee
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Counsel
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Jan 2001 - May 2012
My practice focuses on regulatory, transactional and alternative dispute resolution matters relating to state and local government, with a particular emphasis on zoning, land use and economic development. My expertise covers all aspects of the development entitlement process. My practice focuses on regulatory, transactional and alternative dispute resolution matters relating to state and local government, with a particular emphasis on zoning, land use and economic development. My expertise covers all aspects of the development entitlement process.
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City of Atlanta
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United States
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Urban Planner, Principal
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Nov 1995 - Dec 2000
Responsible for performing technical land use analysis for individual zoning cases and for providing land use guidance to various community and business constituencies in the City of Atlanta. Also managed the team of city planners responsible for processing and evaluating zoning applications for variances, special exceptions, subdivisions, special administrative permits, and administrative appeals. Responsible for performing technical land use analysis for individual zoning cases and for providing land use guidance to various community and business constituencies in the City of Atlanta. Also managed the team of city planners responsible for processing and evaluating zoning applications for variances, special exceptions, subdivisions, special administrative permits, and administrative appeals.
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Education
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1998 - 2001
Georgia State University College of Law
Juris Doctor, law -
1993 - 1995
Georgia Institute of Technology
Master of City Planning, City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning -
1987 - 1992
Tuskegee University
Bachelor of Architecture, Architecture
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