Real Estate, Construction, Environmental & Land Use

The clients of these affiliated practice groups include developers and operators of office buildings, shopping centers, hotels, golf courses, residential subdivisions and vineyards.  On the real estate and construction fronts, our attorneys represent clients in acquisition or leasing of commercial property, zoning issues, drafting construction contracts and related documents, securing insurance, and bidding on private and public works.  Our land use/natural resources lawyers advise clients on permitting, environmental impact reports, and hazardous material disposal.  (And if you are looking for an expert on the endangered California tiger salamander, we have one!) These lawyers navigate the "maze" of state and federal environmental regulations – enforced by a myriad of agencies – to ensure compliance with environmental laws.  And if the need arises, they aren't afraid to go to court.