Benjamin N. Patterson

Benjamin is a land use attorney with experience entitling projects across all major asset classes. He regularly advises developers on entitlement strategies for complex and often contentious developments, with the goal of minimizing the number of discretionary approvals and reducing the risk of the entitlements being denied or set aside by a judge. Supporting developers throughout the entire entitlement process, he advocates on their behalf to protect their rights and prevent government overreach. When necessary, Benjamin also defends the entitlements against lawsuits filed by anti-development individuals or organizations, usually claiming that the development failed to comply with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).