Julie Sellers
Attorney + Managing Partner
Practice Areas
Land use, zoning, variances, special use permits, other development applications, annexations, plat approval, design commission applications, local government law, litigation
Julie Sellers’ litigation and appellate experience spans nearly 25 years. With her early career devoted to commercial litigation, Julie developed the skills to successfully negotiate and resolve a variety of disputes for her clients. Julie shifted her focus to land use matters and has developed relationships across the region with elected officials, planning department staff, and other stakeholders, which allows her to provide well-informed advice to her clients.
As a problem solver, Julie has successfully navigated the zoning process to obtain land use approvals for multi-million square foot industrial users, large mixed-use developments, residential communities for developers and business owners.
She leverages her extensive knowledge and solid relationships to help clients efficiently obtain approvals for businesses, ranging from industrial quarries and data centers to distribution facilities and residential developments. A solid planning and legal knowledge foundation, strong communication skills, and widespread experience in all litigation phases makes Julie a persuasive and effective advocate in the areas of land use and zoning.
Admissions + Affiliations
- State Bar of Florida
- State Bar of Georgia
- Georgia Court of Appeals
- Supreme Court of Georgia
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
- Florida Third District Court of Appeals
Education
- J.D., University of Florida, Frederic G. Levin College of Law
- B.S., University of Florida
Recognition
- Super Lawyers magazine’s Georgia Super Lawyers Land Use/Zoning (2016 – present)
- Leadership Buckhead
- Urban Land Institute, Center for Leadership
- Atlanta Regional Commission, Center for Leadership
Industry + Community Involvement
- Atlanta Habitat for Humanity
- Council for Quality Growth
- Georgia for Georgia
- Lawyer’s Club of Atlanta
- Peachtree Road United Methodist Church
- Urban Land Institute
- University of Florida Alumni Association
- Prior leadership roles include:
- Atlanta Gator Club, VP of Outreach and Community Service
- City of Atlanta’s Urban Design Commission, Chair (2019), Vice Chair (2018), Member (2017-2021)
- Georgia State University College of Law, Adjunct Professor of Land Use Law (2022-2024)
Spare Time
Julie enjoys traveling to new destinations, supporting organizations committed to helping children, and spending as much time outside as possible.