San Rafael, CA
Election campaigns and political law Lawyer at San Rafael, CA
Practice Areas: Election Campaigns & Political Law, Litigation ... +4 more
OUTCOME: Judgment granted in favor of plaintiff; petition for writ of mandate denied
Successfully challenged a ballot label adopted by the El Monte City Council in connection with beverage tax measure as illegally biased
OUTCOME: Following the award of a preliminary injunction, the City’s ordinance was amended to remove the offending provisions
Constitutional challenge to enforcement of Richmond's burdensome disclaimer requirements on campaign mailings.
OUTCOME: Stipulated bailout judgment awarded in favor of Merced County
Represented long-time VRA client in successfully obtaining bailout from Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act
OUTCOME: Denial of preliminary injunction affirmed as a matter of law; judgment subsequently granted to defendants and interveners
Successfully defended a constitutional challenge seeking to block the implementation of Proposition 14—the Top Two Candidate Open Primary Act.
OUTCOME: Judgment granted in favor of plaintiffs
Successful constitutional challenge to enforcement of numerous provisions of Proposition M (malicious eviction) in San Francisco, and defense of cross-appeal of a judgment enjoining enforcement of one- ... sided attorneys’ fee provision.
OUTCOME: summary judgment granted for Merced County in 2008
Represented Merced County in suit under § 5 of the Voting Rights Act challenging cities' and special districts' annexations, detachments, etc., and then challenging County polling places from the 1970s ... . Three opinions resulting: Lopez v. Merced County, 473 F. Supp. 2d 1072 (E.D. Cal. 2007) (County successfully opposed temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction seeking to prevent certification of November 7, 2006 election results). Lopez v. Merced County, 2007 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 44426 (E.D. Cal. June 8, 2007) (County successfully moved to dismiss specific allegations of First Amended Complaint as moot, and generic catch-all allegations as too vague to state a claim under FRCP 8). Lopez v. Merced County, 2008 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 3941 (E.D. Cal. Jan. 16, 2008) (County successfully moved for summary judgment on the ground plaintiffs lacked standing to challenge polling places other than those in the precinct in which they are registered).
OUTCOME: preliminary injunction affirmed; judgment subsequently entered in plaintiffs' favor
Court of Appeal opinion unanimously affirmed preliminary injunction against FPPC's enforcement of Regulation 18530.9, purporting to apply candidate contribution limits to "candidate controlled" ballot ... measure committees. Regulation subsequently repealed.
OUTCOME: Case dismissed with prejudice
Defeated plaintiff’s TRO request under Political Reform Act challenging defendant’s television disclaimers.
OUTCOME: Writ of Mandate granted
Successfully challenged City Clerk’s decision to remove local elected official’s names from ballot arguments and rebuttals on City measures because the officials were not residents of the City
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