Deep Understanding of the Subject Matter

McCormick Barstow’s Land Use and CEQA practice has distinctive expertise to assist governmental agencies, developers, and concerned citizens’ groups in navigating the complexities and intricacies of the rules and regulations of project development in the Central Valley. Because our attorneys have the knowledge, experience, and relationships essential to successfully assist with all aspects of development projects.

Our services include drafting, planning, and compliance assistance and, if necessary, our attorneys will guide clients through administrative hearings, trials, and appeals.

Our attorneys are experienced in various facets of land use and environmental law, including—

• Land Use Planning
• The California Environmental Quality Act [CEQA]
• National Environmental Policies Act
• Development Agreements
• Home Owners Associations
• Planning and Zoning Approvals
• Williamson Act
• Surface and Ground Water
• Conditional Use Permits
• Variance Approvals
• Initiative and Referendum
• Real Estate Development
• Litigation and Appeals
• High Speed Rail
• Eminent Domain
• Inverse Condemnation

Our Land Use team’s veteran litigators know their way around a courtroom, working with our clients to achieve timely, cost-effective solutions to complex regulatory issues. Practiced in defending and prosecuting claims brought under the California Environmental Quality Act, the Subdivision Map Act, California Planning and Zoning Law, Local Planning and Zoning law, the Clean Air Act, and regional transportation laws, our attorneys are also proficient in environmental mitigation and remediation matters.

• Davis Sterling Act
• Surface and Ground Water Management Act (SGMA)
• Master Plan Communities
• Subdivision Map Act
• School Mitigation Agreements
• Annexation Proceedings
• Endangered Species Act