Representative Matters

• Addressed water rights needs for ranch, vineyard, row crop and orchard lands, including SWRCB permits and amendments, riparian rights, groundwater and spring water rights and mutual water company issues.
• Resolved multi-faceted land use development dispute involving litigation over Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) annexation and Planning Commission and City Council entitlement hearings involving CEQA, General Plan consistency, zoning conformity and endangered species protection.
• Advised variety of public, private and non-profit clients regarding CEQA documentation and compliance and represented them in related writ litigation.