Frédéric Côté

Expert guidance through a complex municipal land dispute

When our family-owned business faced a daunting municipal rezoning and potential expropriation issue that threatened our primary location, we were referred to Frédéric Côté at BCF. From our first meeting in his Dallas office, his command of the intricate overlap between municipal law and administrative procedures was immediately evident. He didn't just understand the letter of the law; he had a clear, strategic grasp of how municipal boards operate and make decisions. Frédéric meticulously guided us through every step, explaining the nuances of the process in a way we could understand without ever oversimplifying the real challenges. His recognized expertise in Administrative and Public Law, as noted by Best Lawyers, was not just a title—it was our advantage. He successfully negotiated with the city's legal team, avoiding a protracted and public expropriation battle, and secured a favorable settlement that allowed us to remain operational with amended site plans. His professionalism was unwavering, and his personal commitment to our case made us feel genuinely represented. We achieved an outcome that seemed impossible at the start, and for that, we are profoundly grateful.