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We have experience in:

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"They really understand the California regulatory environment - they are as good as it gets."

- Principal, Residential Developer

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  • Developer. Represented developer of 900-acre master planned community on local, state and federal regulatory permit issues including a specific plan amendment, CEQA compliance, development agreement, endangered species, archeological reserves, wetlands, and land exchange issues.
  • Developer. Represented developer of 93-acre mixed-use commercial, industrial, retail, and residential project on CEQA compliance, general plan and specific plan issues, rezoning matters, negotiation of development agreement, referendum and EIR challenges, and obtaining 404, 401, and 1603 approvals.
  • Developer. Represented the developer of a 2,200‐unit master‐planned community in the City of Chino in connection with development agreement modifications, various easement and entry permit issues with governmental agencies, and all entitlements needed for project build‐out.
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