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Stephanie V F Smith

Land use and zoning Attorney at San Diego, CA

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also known as Stephanie, Smith

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Land Development
Silvertree Builders
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  1. Land use and zoning
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    I work to successfully guide your project across the complex arena of land use so that you can reach your goals. I have a broad range of experience that includes use permits, zoning, renewable energy, agriculture, mitigation, & easements.

    10 years

  2. Environmental and natural resources
    20%
    I can work with you to strategize and find solutions related to CEQA and the Endangered Species Act. With experience interpreting federal and state regulations across numerous fields I am uniquely posed to help with your project.

    12 years

  3. State, local, and municipal law
    20%
    I have expertise advising on the Brown Act, Public Records Act, Mello Roos and impact fees, public contracting, and securities regulations.

    12 years

  4. Construction and development
    10%
    Tied to my land use and zoning practice, I also have experience advising on major and minor subdivisions, Williamson agricultural contracts, renewable energy projects, public infrastructure projects, and use permits.

    12 years

  5. Real estate
    10%

With past experience advising a local public agency and representing private interests at a large law firm, I am able to spot the issues that matter most, implement solutions, and manage the competing priorities and interests between public agencies, development, agriculture, and land conservation.  Utilizing innovative and implementable solutions, I can provide straightforward advice on land use, zoning, and the environment.

I graduated Cum Laude from Pepperdine School of Law where I also served as an editor for the Pepperdine Law Review.  Prior to serving as the managing attorney at Grid Legal, I worked for the County of San Diego where I advised on a variety of complex legal issues pertaining to CEQA, land use, zoning, and the Endangered Species Act. I also have experience as a litigator which I gained at the international law firm of DLA Piper in Los Angeles. While at DLA Piper, I represented large corporationas and private individuals on matters pertaining to investments, funding, regulatory compliance, and privacy.

 A native of Canada turned San Diegan, I love to jog, camp, and travel.

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Licensed for 12 years
State CA
Status Active
Acquired 2010
Updated 02/13/2012

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Grid Legal
3077 Clairemont Dr
Suite B-415
San Diego, CA, 92117
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Grid Legal, LLP
1330 Camino Del Mar
Del Mar, CA, 92014
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Posted by Silvertree Builders | September 21, 2017
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Land Development
Stephanie Smith provided clarity and very useful working steps in our process of successfully subdividing our property into multi- parcels. I liked her approach to working with the government agencies.
Posted by Colette | September 15, 2017
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Stephanie Smith is professional, knowledgeable and very pleasant. She went above and beyond our need for legal representation and I can't thank her enough for her patience with me. Colette Bert / CEO

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AVVO RATING 9.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Partner, Land Use and Real Estate Attorney
  • Grid Legal
  • 2017 - Present
  • Senior Deputy County Counsel
  • County Of San Diego
  • 2014 - 2017
  • Associate
  • DLA Piper US, LLP
  • 2010 - 2013

Education

  • Pepperdine University School of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 2010
  • University of Washington
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 2005

Legal Cases

  • Review of EIR/EIS for San Elijo Lagoon
  • EIR certified without challenge.

Associations

  • San Diego Chamber
  • Member
  • 2019 - Present
  • Mission Bay Park Committee
  • Board Member
  • 2019 - Present
  • Urban Land Institute
  • Small Scale Infill Development Committee
  • 2018 - Present
  • California Lawyers Association
  • Member
  • 2018 - Present
  • State of California Bureau of Real Estate
  • Real Estate Broker
  • 2017 - Present
  • San Diego County Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2015 - Present
  • State Bar of California, Real Property Law Section
  • Member
  • N/A
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Rising Star
  • SuperLawyers
  • 2020
  • Law Review & Editor
  • Pepperdine Law
  • 2010
  • Dean's List
  • University of Washington
  • 2007

Publications

  • Internet Telephony
  • This Call May Be Recorded for Quality Assurance Purposes...The Cost of Not Complying with State Privacy Laws
  • 2013
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Speaking Engagements

  • Don’t Let Regulations Cannibalize Your Cannabis Client
  • CEQA
  • 2018

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San Diego Land use and zoning Lawyer Stephanie V F Smith
Stephanie V F Smith
Land use and zoning Attorney
San Diego, CA
Licensed for 12 years
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