Kyndra Joy Casper

Kyndra Casper is an associate in the Real Estate, Land Use and Environmental Practice Group in the firm's Los Angeles office.

Areas of Practice

Ms. Casper's practice emphasizes land use and environmental matters, including obtaining development entitlements, compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act, land use due diligence, administrative proceedings and litigation.  Ms. Casper has worked on a variety of land use projects throughout California.  Ms. Casper assists land owners and developers through all stages of the entitlement and development process, providing counsel to clients on local planning and zoning regulations and related environmental matters.  She also advises clients on land use and environmental regulations including the California Subdivision Map Act, Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act and environmental marketing laws.  Ms. Casper also has experience in writ of mandate proceedings and real estate and environmental litigation.

Education

• J.D., Southwestern Law School
• B.A., University of Southern California

Admissions

• California

Memberships

• Member, Central City Association of LA
• Member, Urban Land Institute
• Member, Los Angeles County Bar Association

Articles

Climate Change & Clean Technology Law Blog Articles

• "The EPA Uses the Clean Air Act to Propose New Rules Intended to Reduce GHG Emissions from Large Emitters", October 6, 2009

Real Estate & Construction Law Blog Articles

• "California Budget Plan Will Delay Off-Road Diesel Emissions Regulations", March 10, 2009
• "Nollan/Dolan Does Not Apply To A Facial Challenge Of A Land Use Regulation", September 17, 2008
• "EPA Releases Advance Notice Of Proposed Rulemaking Regarding Regulation Of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Under Clean Air Act", July 24, 2008
• "Update On Proposed Draft Regulation To Reduce Emissions Of Diesel Particulate Matter, And Other Pollutants From In Use On Road Heavy Duty Diesel-Fueled Engines", July 15, 2008
• "Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions: California Air Resources Board Releases Draft AB 32 Scoping Plan", July 1, 2008