Many controversial development projects end up in litigation, and experienced developers often have qualified counselors involved early in the approval process to help prepare.
EXPERIENCE
- Developer. Represented developer in two separate mandate proceedings filed by neighborhood group challenging city approvals of residential development project. Argued at both trial court writ proceedings, and drafted successful appellate briefs.
- Farm Organization. Drafted amicus brief seeking appeal of federal 9th Circuit Court of Appeals decision regarding conflict between enforcement of Endangered Species Act and exercise of state vested water rights.
- Developer. Represented client in litigation contesting Riverside County's approval of the western Riverside Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan. Obtained favorable settlement prior to trial.
- Container Storage Facility Owner. Represented the owner of a cargo container storage facility against criminal misdemeanor charges brought by the City of Los Angeles for maintaining a legal nonconforming use in the community of Wilmington.
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