We help public agencies and private parties advance environmental review and permitting of land use plans, housing and commercial development, and complex technical public infrastructure projects pursuant to CEQA or the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The firm also advises on the interpretation and amendment of general plans and zoning ordinances, local government boundary changes, state and federal regulation of wetlands and compliance with California Fish and Game Code requirements for Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreements.
We have extensive experience with conservation planning and compliance and permitting under the federal Endangered Species Act and the California Endangered Species Act, including helping landowners obtain regulatory assurances to protect and provide security for their ongoing operations.
Our attorneys also assist clients with land use due diligence, real estate transactions and litigation, the Williamson Act, takings litigation, and eminent domain.