Harold Buckley, Jr.

Harold Buckley, Jr., AICP is a Part-Time Lecturer at the School of City & Regional Planning, Georgia Institute of Technology's College of Design. He is also a partner at Wilson, Brock & Irby, LLC, specializing in state and local government law with a focus on land use, zoning, and economic development. His interdisciplinary background includes legal expertise, urban planning, and architecture.

Education:

• J.D., Georgia State University College of Law (2002)
• M.C.P., Georgia Institute of Technology (1995)
• B.Arch., Tuskegee University (1993)

Research & Expertise: Combines legal and planning knowledge to address development entitlement processes, public-private partnerships, and zoning approvals. Key areas include environmental due diligence, permitting, and urban land use analysis. Previously served as Principal Urban Planner for Atlanta, managing zoning cases like Atlantic Station's rezoning.

Awards:

• Selected as one of The Best Lawyers in America in Zoning and Land Use Law (since 2012)
• Lawyer of the Year for Land Use and Zoning (2016)

Advising & Grants: Teaches graduate-level land use law at Georgia Tech. No listed advisees or grants in current records.

Professional Roles:

• Chair of City of Decatur Planning Commission
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) member