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Biography
I have 25 years of experience in land use and zoning law, municipal and redevelopment law, and environmental law. I am currently serving as city attorney for the cities of Aliso Viejo (10 years) and Lake Forest (7 years). I am also the associate counsel to both the Orange County and Santa Clara County Local Agency Formation Commissions, and special counsel to other LAFCOs.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Land Use and Zoning
50%
40 years
Government
25%
40 years
State, Local, and Municipal Law
25%
40 years
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Licensed in California for 40 years
State: California
Acquired: 1985
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Best Best & Krieger, Attorneys at Law
5 Park Plaza Suite 1500, Irvine, CA, 92614
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Experience
Honors
2011
Land Use Leaders, Daily Journal
Work Experience
2006 - Present
Executive Committee, Best Best & Krieger, Attorneys at Law
2004 - Present
City Attorney, City of Lake Forest
2001 - Present
City Attorney, City of Aliso Viejo
1994 - Present
General Counsel, Helix Water District
1992 - Present
Partner, Best Best & Krieger, Attorneys at Law
1996 - 2004
City Attorney, City of Santee
1993 - 2000
General Counsel, Association of Environmental Professionals, California Chapter
1992 - 1996
City Attorney, City of Big Bear Lake
1987 - 1991
City Attorney, City of La Verne
1985 - 1992
Associate, Best Best & Krieger, Attorneys at Law
Associations
1985 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
1985 - Present
State Bar of California, Public Law SectionMember
League of California Cities, City Attorneys Department
Member
Oragne County City Attorneys Association
Member
Association of Environmental Professionals
Member
2005 - 2008
City of San Clemente Coastal Advisory CommitteeMember
2004 - 2006
League of California Cities, Orange County DivisionPro Bono Counsel
1995 - 2004
Solana Beach School District Board of EducationBoard Member
Sample of Legal Cases
City of Lake Forest Opportunities Study Implementation (2008-2011)
Finalized five major development agreements covering 700 acres
City of Lake Forest Glass Creek Park Development (2008-2011)
Development of a master plan for a 70-acre park and community center
City of Lake Forest Marijuana Dispensary Land Use Cases (2009-2011)
Enforced the city’s zoning code prohibition on marijuana distribution facilities
City of Aliso Viejo Zoning Ordinance (2010)
Completed the city’s first zoning ordinance
Helix Irrigation District El Monte Valley Mining, Reclamation and Groundwater Recharge Project (2008-2011)
Planning and implementation of the Project
City of Aliso Viejo
Won APA Award
Education
1985
Brigham Young University - J. Reuben Clark Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1982
Utah State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1982
Utah State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2009
CEQA, Climate Change, SB 375 and More
Drafting Defensible CEQA Findings
2002
LCC City Attorneys Conference
Municipal Litigation Update
2001
LCC City Attorneys Conference
Attorney-Client Relationships: Is My Client Ignoring My Advice or Am I Just a Control Freak?
1999
LCC City Attorneys Conference
Teleconferencing Technology and California Open Meeting Laws
1992
LCC City Attorneys and National Institute of Muni Law Officers
Transferring Burdens and Benefits in Land Developments
Publications
2007
State Bar of California Public Law Journal
Regulation of Day Laborers: Between the Street and a Hard Place
Languages
English
Spanish