Land Use and Environmental

Our Land Use and Environmental practice involves the representation of business interests in pursuit of land use entitlements, zoning matters and other regulatory approvals. We have extensive experience with development agreements, the California Environmental Quality Act and other environmental laws, and the negotiation and representation of clients before governmental agencies, including in condemnation actions.

We also have experience representing government agencies as special counsel for development-related matters.

While we list some of the matters we have experience handling below, we invite you to review our Statement of Qualification. It provides greater detail about our areas of expertise, our land use attorneys, and projects we have assisted.

Our Land Use and Environmental experience includes:

Zoning, Conditional Use Permits and Variances
Easements, Reservations and Right of Ways
Entitlement Processing
Vested Rights, including Vesting Tentative Maps and Development Agreements
Environmental Approvals
Regulatory Agency Representation, including Local, State and Federal Agencies
Land Use Litigation and Mediation
Condemnation Actions
Financial Work-outs
Williamson Act and Conservation Easements
Advocacy, Government Relations, and Strategy
Climate Change and Green Building Laws

If you are interested in this area, you may also be interested in our Real Estate practice.