Cases
Representative Matters: Defended multiple real estate developers in multiple lawsuits under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) seeking to set aside clients' development entitlements.
Advised numerous real estate developer clients on compliance with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
preparation of Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs).
Represented real estate development companies, investment companies, lenders,
other commercial businesses in eminent domain litigation.
Defended metal plating company
owners in federal lawsuit brought by California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) under Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation
Liability Act (CERCLA)
related indemnity claims.
Represented real estate developer in lawsuit against major oil company for damages resulting from leaking underground storage tanks at retail gas station.
Defended major oil company in multiple lawsuits arising from contamination at retail service stations
fuel terminals across California.
Represented commercial real estate developer in protest of application by public utility to install electric power transmission lines across client's property.
Defended hospital in enforcement action brought by South Coast Air Quality Management District, alleging violations of air quality regulations.
Defended entertainment company in toxic tort lawsuit alleging exposure to lead on children's product.
Defended manufacturer of soap products against mass toxic tort action filed by multiple plaintiffs alleging exposure to multiple toxic substances.
Defended environmental consulting company against lawsuits by homeowners alleging personal injuries resulting from toxic mold exposure,
related indemnity claims by homeowners association.
Represented entertainment company in lawsuit alleging violation of Proposition 65 as result of runoff of allegedly contaminated storm water from client's studio lot.
Represented public interest group in federal
state lawsuits challenging U.S. Department of Interior's fee-to-trust acquisition of property for Indian casino, challenging California Governor's concurrence in the approval,
defending California referendum rejecting the casino.
Represented real estate developer in action against city alleging breach of development agreements.
Represented real estate developer in code enforcement lawsuit brought by City of San Diego.
Represented real estate investor in enforcement proceeding by Regional Water Quality Control Board to impose a cleanup
abatement order,
defended client on appeal to the State Water Resources Control Board.
Represented purchaser of contaminated commercial property in dispute with seller.
Defended multiple clients in various industries against U.S. EPA administrative orders
enforcement actions under CERCLA,
in their participation in Superfund site groups.
Defended numerous clients in various industries against Proposition 65 lawsuits.
Advised real estate investor in zoning conflict with City of Tustin.
Advised numerous real estate investors, developers, lenders,
other companies on environmental issues arising in real estate
corporate transactions.
Counselled clients on environmental compliance issues relating to storm water runoff, hazardous materials, air emissions,
other environmental issues.
Represented national bank in multiple actions against commercial real estate developer to appoint receiver over multiple properties in Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego,
Riverside Counties, judicially foreclose on the properties,
pursue the guarantors for breach of loan guarantees totaling $220 million.
Represented national bank in Orange County action against homebuilder
over 100 lien claimants to appoint receiver
foreclose on 31 residential development projects located across California, Arizona,
Colorado,
to clear $13 million in liens from the properties.
Represented national bank in multiple Marin County actions against developer
guarantors to judicially foreclose on real properties
pursue loan guarantees securing 15 loans totaling over $32 million.
Represented national bank in Los Angeles County action against developer for breach of $18 million in loan guarantees.
Represented national bank in Marin County
Riverside County actions against real estate developer for breach of loan guarantees.
Represented lender in tax foreclosure lawsuit brought by County of Sacramento.
Represented real estate investor in real property encroachment lawsuit.
Represented real estate investor in multiple unlawful detainer actions against retail tenants.
Defended various clients in commercial unlawful detainer actions.
