Herc is a co-chair of the Real Estate and Finance Department. He represents some of the largest and most complex projects in the region. He focuses his practice on real estate development, particularly on zoning and land use, including handling permits, zoning approvals, land development, acquisitions, financing and leasing. Herc is especially adept at guiding real estate deals with building new properties, from navigating the municipal process and acquisition through the entitlement, financing and construction process, and, finally, through leasing and disposition. Herc is a trusted advocate and counselor to his clients and has distinguished himself as an attorney who gets deals done.
A sampling of representative matters includes:
Herc was previously a partner at a mid-sized regional law firm and served as an assistant city solicitor for the City of Philadelphia Law Department, focusing on code enforcement, finance, contracts and real estate. This experience enabled him to excel in administrative law and land use matters.
Widener University School of Law, J.D.
Boston College, B.A.
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Member, Building Industry Association of Philadelphia
Member, International Council of Shopping Centers
Member, NAIOP Philadelphia Chapter
Member, Philadelphia Bar Association
Member, Mayor-Elect Cherelle Parker Transition Subcommittee, Housing, Planning, and Development
Recognized as a “Best of the Bar” honoree (Real Estate) by Philadelphia Business Journal. (2023)
Recognized as a leading Real Estate Zoning/Land Use attorney in Pennsylvania by Chambers USA (2022-2024)*
Named to the Real Estate Dealmaker of the Year list by Philadelphia Business Journal (2020)*
Named to “The Best Lawyers in America©” list for Land Use and Zoning Law in Pennsylvania by Best Lawyers (2021-2025)*
Named to “The Best Lawyers in America©” list for Real Estate Law in Pennsylvania by Best Lawyers (2021-2025)*
Panelist, “ULI Philadelphia: Byberry Hospital Redevelopment Event + Tour,” Urban Land Institute Philadelphia, June 3, 2025
Quoted, “Massive Development Near South Philly Sports Complex Could Vie With Comcast Spectacor Project Next Door,” Bisnow, December 5, 2024
Quoted, “Eagles, Phillies, Comcast Spectacor Critique Hines Mega-Development Proposal for the Stadium District,” The Philadelphia Inquirer, December 4, 2024
Mentioned, “31-acre Manayunk paper plant property sells for $4.5M,” Philadelphia Business Journal, September, 9 2021
Press Release, “New Chairs Named in Zoning and Land Use Practice Group,” December 14, 2020
Mentioned, “Apartment complex plan at Fairmount Ave. near Delaware River will preserve historic rowhouses,” The Philadelphia Inquirer, January 30, 2020
Press Release, “24 Attorneys Ranked by Best Lawyers 2021,” August 20, 2020
Moderator, “Philadelphia ZBA Goes Virtual: A Practitioner’s Guide,” July 13, 2020
Panelist, “Real Estate in a Post COVID-19 World: Laying a New Foundation for Your Business,” May 26, 2020
Quoted, Klehr Harrison makes noteworthy addition to land use practice,” May 7, 2019
Press Release, “Hercules W. Grigos Expands Klehr Harrison Harvey Branzburg’s Zoning and Land Use Practice,” May 6, 2019
"He is a knowledgeable lawyer." "Hercules is well respected in the space."