Michael Patrick Durkee's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | August 21, 2012 | Construction & Development

Best land use attorney I've ever worked with.

Mike's presentation, fearlessness while under scrutiny, combined with his knowledge, experience and work ethic easily makes him an authority on all things regarding zoning/land use. I had the pleasure of working with Michael after reading his publication: Land Use Navigator. The only downside is the... firm in which he works(not his fault, his co-workers just seem to have an affinity to steal/take credit for his work+ they are impossible to deal with due to their egotistical mannerisms). Michael is truly a gem and I hope he starts a private practice soon so I won't have to deal with his petty administration. Rock on Mike, your mixture of professionalism, knowledge and candor make you easily one of the best, if not the best in your field in the San Francisco Bay Area. I highly recommend him and will continue to use him for the many new developments we have planned. Great working with you Mike! We will be in touch.

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Experience

Rating: 8.9 (Excellent)

Honors

2017

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Northern California Super Lawyer, California Super Lawyers

2012

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

Northern California Super Lawyer, California Super Lawyers

2010

Northern California Super Lawyer, California Super Lawyers

2009

Northern California Super Lawyer, California Super Lawyers

2006

Northern California Super Lawyer, California Super Lawyers

2005

Northern California Super Lawyer, California Super Lawyers

2004

Northern California Super Lawyer, California Super Lawyers

1992

Outstanding Instructor, U.C. Davis Extension Land Use Program

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Associations

2012 - Present

Contra Costa County Bar Association, Real Estate Section

Secretary/Treasurer

2010 - Present

Contra Costa Council

Member

2010 - Present

Association of Environmental Professionals

Member

2009 - Present

Urban Land Institute

Attorney Member

2009 - Present

San Francisco Planning + Urban Research Association

Member

2011 - 2012

Contra Costa County Bar Association, Real Estate Section

Director at Large Programs

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Education

1984

McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific

1981

University of California

BS - Bachelor of Science

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Speaking Engagements

2012

The Subdivision Map Act: A One Day Seminar Subdivision Map Act

2012

The Subdivision Map Act Part II Subdivision Map Act

2012

The Subdivision Map Act Part I Subdivision Map Act

2012

Current Issues in Land Use Regulation and Development Overview of California Land Use Regulation

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Publications

2012

California Surveyor Different Time Periods Applicable to the Vested Rights Available Under the Subdivision Map Act

2012

California Surveyor Sierra Club v. Napa - Sequential Lot Line Adjustments Are Consistent With The Subdivision Map Act and are Exempt from CEQA

2012