Edward J. Quinn, Jr. is a leading authority on land use law. He is a partner in the Municipal Law practice group of Best Best & Krieger LLP and is based in the firm’s Sacramento office. 

Ed represents private developers, cities and agencies throughout Northern California, and has assisted numerous Asian and European clients with regard to real estate and plant and equipment investments in the United States. 

Prior to joining BB&K, he was a shareholder, chief executive officer and past chairman of the board of McDonough Holland & Allen in Sacramento. Ed has been a frequent speaker on economic development, land use and redevelopment issues. He also lectured on international law, legal environment of business and business law for the University of Maryland, European Division. Ed is co-author of Redevelopment in California (Solano Press, 2d ed. 1995). 

He served on active duty in the U.S. Air Force from 1972-1985 and in the U.S. Air Force Reserve from 1985-1995, retiring in the grade of Lt. Colonel. 

Education

• Harvard Law School, LL.M., international law 
• University of Michigan Law School, J.D. 
• University of Pittsburgh, M.A. 
• United States Air Force Academy, B.S. 

Admissions

• California

Honors/Awards

• The Best Lawyers in America®, Land Use and Zoning Law & Municipal Law, 2007-2021
• Sacramento Magazine Top Lawyers, Land Use & Zoning Law, 2015-2018, 2020
• Northern California Super Lawyers, 2017-2019
• The Best Lawyers in America®, Attorney of the Year, Land Use & Zoning Law, 2017
• Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Rated