Jonathan C. Kinney

Jonathan C. Kinney is a shareholder at Bean, Kinney & Korman, P.C. who advises regional and national developers, property owners, business owners, and nonprofit organizations. His practice focuses on land use and zoning, real estate, estate planning, and wealth management. Kinney guides clients through commercial, office, residential, mixed-use, and affordable housing projects, including property transactions, zoning matters, development approvals, and related governmental processes.

Kinney earned his J.D. from the University of Chicago in 1971 and his B.A. from Duke University in 1968. His education provided a strong foundation in legal analysis, real estate law, and strategic problem solving. He is admitted to practice in Virginia and the District of Columbia, as well as before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, the Fourth Circuit, and the U.S. Supreme Court.

Kinney has helped secure approvals for major Arlington County developments, including a 195,000-square-foot mixed-use office and retail project at 2025 Clarendon Boulevard and the 580,000-square-foot Clarendon West development. He also represented the Views at Clarendon in developing and financing an affordable-housing condominium project above First Baptist Church of Clarendon, and assisted in defending the project against three lawsuits. His work has included transferable development rights, historic preservation, affordable housing, and park land initiatives.

A lifelong Arlington County resident, Jonathan C. Kinney brings extensive knowledge of the community, local government, and regional development issues to his practice. He is a LEED Accredited Professional and understands legal issues involving green building design, construction, and operation. His recognitions include listings in The Best Lawyers in America for real estate, Virginia and Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers for land use and zoning, and induction into the Arlington Business Hall of Fame. Kinney combines local insight, established governmental relationships, and practical legal guidance to advance client projects.

Law Office Affiliations

• Shareholder, Bean, Kinney & Korman, P.C.
• Member, Virginia Bar Association
• Member, District of Columbia Bar Association

Licensed State

• Virginia
• District of Columbia

Education

• University of Chicago
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Duke University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)