Robert Leland Glushon

Mr. Glushon is an AV-rated attorney by Martindale-Hubbell and has been selected by Super Lawyers 2013-2025 with over 43 years experience in land use, zoning, CEQA, real estate, real property and related litigation. His representation includes property owners, community groups, local residents and applicants involving subdivisions, conditional use permits, variances, zoning adjustments, Specific Plan project permits, environmental review, building permits, and other related entitlements.

He also has extensive real property experience in real estate transactions. issues and disputes involving boundaries, easements, trees, construction, and other neighbor issues.

Mr. Glushon represented the prevailing party in the landmark case of Nasha v. City of Los Angeles (2004) 125 Cal. App. 4th 470 where the Court of Appeal set aside a Planning Commission decision based on a conflict of interest; successfully represented a group of homeowners in getting the City of Los Angeles to revoke building permits based on inadequate environmental review of "piecemeal development of separate lots" upheld in the case of Arviv Enterprises, Inc. v. South Valley Area Planning Com. (2002) 101 1333; represented the neighbors who filed legal action which resulted in the preservation of Runyon Canyon Park from a corporate logo sports facility; and successfully represented neighbors in forcing revisions of development projects including small lot subdivisions and proposed mansionized out-of-scale homes.

Prior to entering private law practice, Mr. Glushon was a Deputy to Los Angeles City Councilman Marvin Braude and was involved in all aspects of zoning, planning, land use, building and safety and other work with City departments. Mr. Glushon has served as a City Commissioner including the Board of Zoning Appeals, President of the Environmental Quality Board, Board of Neighborhood Commissioners, Telecommunications and Citizens Oversight Committee on Animal Services Bond Expenditures. He has also served as a Los Angeles County Commissioner on the Citizens Economy and Efficiency Commission by appointment of Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky.

In 1997, he was elected to represent the Eleventh City Council District on The Elected Charter Reform Commission for the City of Los Angeles which proposed a new City Charter that was overwhelmingly approved by the voters in June 1999. He helped draft the new City Charter changes that established 7 Area Planning Commissions, streamlined the land use appeal process and created a system of neighborhood councils. He is a Past President of the Encino Neighborhood Council, Encino Property Owners Association and Encino Little League.

Mr. Glushon graduated from the University of California at Los Angeles (B.A. Political Science with emphasis in Local Government) and received his law degree from Loyola School of Law.

He is a member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association and a member of its Real Estate Section.

Mr. Glushon also has served as a Judge Pro Tem in the Los Angeles Superior Court and as a mediator.

Watch these videos:

“Intro to Law and Land,” with key insights on property rights, zoning, and land use issues every homeowner and developer should understand. https://tinyurl.com/3unb4x2u

Fence Encroachment Video: http://bit.ly/3IARKpr

Borders: When property lines get blurred and neighbors cross boundaries, this quick video shows you exactly what to do to protect your land and your peace of mind. https://bit.ly/3WIlEM9

When construction starts next door, even small changes can spark big conflicts—this video shows how to protect your property and keep neighbor relationships from collapsing. https://tinyurl.com/landuselaw-construction

Not all neighborhood drama starts with words… some start with concrete. Watch the Great Wall Dispute video: https://tinyurl.com/greatwalldispute

Helping homeowners navigate land use rules and avoid costly surprises—watch this video to see how something as simple as a hedge could put your property at risk. https://tinyurl.com/landusehedge