Aaron M. Houck

Aaron M. Houck is a land use and real estate attorney with Robinson Bradshaw in Charlotte, North Carolina. He works with property owners and developers on zoning, land development, and matters that require coordination with local governments. His practice includes helping clients understand land use requirements, prepare for public decision-making processes, and pursue approvals for proposed projects. He brings legal and public policy perspectives to development questions.

Aaron earned a B.A. from Davidson College and a J.D. from Harvard Law School. He later received a Ph.D. in political science from Duke University. This combination of legal training and political science research informs his understanding of local government decisions, urban development, and public policy. His academic background provides a useful perspective on the legal and institutional issues involved in land use planning.

Aaron previously practiced real estate law before moving into university teaching and policy research. He was a tenured political science professor at Queens University of Charlotte and served as director of regional policy for the UNC Charlotte Urban Institute. He later returned to Robinson Bradshaw to focus on land use work, including rezoning and entitlement matters involving property development and local governmental approval processes.

Aaron M. Houck combines experience in legal practice, higher education, and regional policy work. He has participated in professional discussions about housing, growth, and development in the Charlotte region, and he serves on the board of GardHouse. His work helps property owners and developers address regulatory requirements while recognizing the broader community and government considerations that influence development decisions.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Robinson, Bradshaw & Hinson, P.A.
• Member, The North Carolina State Bar
• Advisory Board and Programs Committee, ULI Charlotte (2024-Present)
• North Carolina Editorial Advisory Board, Law360 (2025)
• Board Member, Gardhouse (2021-Present)

Licensed State

• North Carolina

Education

• Harvard Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Duke University
  Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
• Davidson College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA) (Cum Laude)

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