Special Districts

Special districts are tasked with providing state and local water, wastewater, transportation, electric and other public services while confronting drought, climate change and other challenges under heightened regulatory scrutiny at the state level.
 
With one of California’s most extensive practices, Best Best & Krieger LLP provides comprehensive legal counsel services to special districts and all other types of public agencies. In fact, we have the largest full-service public agency practice in the state and a reputation as a leader in the field.

  • BB&K represents all types of special districts including:
  • Local agency formation commissions (LAFCOs)
  • Regional councils of governments
  • Water districts and agencies
  • Transportation
  • Joint powers authorities
  • Multi-species habitat conservation agencies
  • Sanitation, wastewater, community services districts
  • Fire protection, park and recreation, hospital and resource conversation districts 
  • We also advise private developers and landowners, mutual (private) water companies and privately owned entities such as wind, solar and other renewable, green and sustainable energy companies.


Comprehensive Service
All matters involving special district services, operations, administration and regulation are handled by our team. These range from district formation, service area overlap and consolidation issues, policy matters and regulatory concerns to employment and labor disputes; real estate acquisitions, development and disposition; public works projects; land use and construction issues.

We offer guidance on public agency governance, including the Ralph M. Brown Act (open meeting law), the Political Reform Act, Public Records Act requirements, conflicts of interest and other procedural matters. Agencies rely on us to advise on everything from the introduction and adoption of minute orders, resolutions and ordinances through the timing and structure of public hearings, presentations to the public, and elections.

Recognized as the foremost authority on water law, we are general and special counsel to dozens of water agencies throughout California, advising on allocating scarce water supplies, and acquiring, developing and maintaining surface and groundwater rights.

Our special counsel services include:


Additionally, we appear on behalf of clients before regulatory bodies and assert and defend their interests in courts at all levels.

How Can Government Relations Help You?

Environmental, water, telecommunications and transportation projects by both public agencies and businesses can benefit from our advocacy services. Let us help you be heard!

Learn more about BB&K's Government Relations services.

Clark Alsop

Clark Alsop
Partner

(909) 483-6641

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Areas of Focus: Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) | Municipal Law | Special Districts
Steve M. Anderson

Steve M. Anderson
Partner

(951) 826-8279

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Areas of Focus: Endangered Species | Environmental Law & Natural Resources | Environmental Litigation | General & Special Counsel | Special Districts | Water
Sigrid K. Asmundson

Sigrid K. Asmundson
Of Counsel

(916) 551-2853

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Areas of Focus: Economic Development, Real Estate & Affordable Housing | Elections | Government Policy & Public Integrity | Municipal Law | Special Districts
Jeffrey S. Ballinger

Jeffrey S. Ballinger
Partner

(619) 525-1343

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Areas of Focus: Comprehensive Code Enforcement | Economic Development, Real Estate & Affordable Housing | Government Policy & Public Integrity | Municipal Law | Public Safety | Special Districts
Alison S. Bassett

Alison S. Bassett
Of Counsel

(925) 977-3302

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Areas of Focus: Business | Business Transactions | Finance & Banking | Health Care | Mergers & Acquisitions | Special Districts
Bruce Beach

Bruce Beach
Partner

(619) 525-1335

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Areas of Focus: Economic Development, Real Estate & Affordable Housing | Eminent Domain | Municipal | Public Agency Litigation | Special Districts
Russell G. Behrens

Russell G. Behrens
Partner

(949) 263-2600

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Areas of Focus: Environmental Law & Natural Resources | Environmental Litigation | General & Special Counsel | Public Agency Litigation | Special Districts | Water
Whitney Blackhurst

Whitney Blackhurst
Associate

(619) 525-1303

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Areas of Focus: Public Agency Litigation | Special Districts
John E. Brown

John E. Brown
Partner

(909) 483-6640

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Areas of Focus: Comprehensive Code Enforcement | Education Law | Eminent Domain | Government Policy & Public Integrity | Municipal Law | Special Districts
Joseph P. Byrne

Joseph P. Byrne
Partner

(213) 617-7496

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Areas of Focus: Environmental Law & Natural Resources | General & Special Counsel | Government Policy & Public Integrity | Municipal Law | Special Districts | Water
Carlos L. Campos

Carlos L. Campos
Partner

(760) 837-1602

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Areas of Focus: California Public Records Act | Government Policy & Public Integrity | Municipal Law | Public Agency Labor & Employment | Public Agency Litigation | Special Districts
Emily Chaidez

Emily Chaidez
Associate

(619) 525-1376

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Areas of Focus: Business Litigation | Eminent Domain | Municipal Law | Public Agency Litigation | Special Districts
Rebecca Chaparro

Rebecca Chaparro
Associate

(619) 525-1310

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Areas of Focus: Business | Business Litigation | Municipal Law | Public Agency Litigation | Special Districts
Anthony Chavez

Anthony Chavez
Associate

(949) 263-2615

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Areas of Focus: Business Litigation | Municipal Law | Public Agency Litigation | Special Districts
Samantha Chen

Samantha Chen
Associate

(925) 977-3315

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Areas of Focus: California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) | California Public Records Act | Government Policy & Public Integrity | Land Use, Planning & Zoning | Municipal Law | Public Agency Litigation
Mary Beth Coburn, P.E.

Mary Beth Coburn, P.E.
Partner

(619) 525-1369

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Areas of Focus: Business Services & School Facilities | Municipal Law | Public Agency Litigation | Public Contracts & Construction | School Finances, Developer Fees & Mitigation | Special Districts
Janet E. Coleson

Janet E. Coleson
Partner

(925) 977-3319

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Areas of Focus: California Public Records Act | Environmental Law & Natural Resources | General & Special Counsel | Government Policy & Public Integrity | Municipal Law | Special Districts
Brent P. Collinson

Brent P. Collinson
Of Counsel

(530) 587-9233

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Areas of Focus: Public Contracts & Construction | Real Estate | Special Districts | Trusts & Estates
Roger K. Crawford

Roger K. Crawford
Partner

(909) 466-4918

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Areas of Focus: Labor & Employment | Labor & Employment Litigation | Labor Negotiations & Other Union Matters | Public Agency Labor & Employment | Wage & Hour Law | Workplace Safety
Piero C. Dallarda

Piero C. Dallarda
Partner

(951) 826-8338

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Areas of Focus: Municipal Law | Special Districts
Paula C. P. de Sousa Mills

Paula C. P. de Sousa Mills
Partner

(619) 525-1328

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Areas of Focus: Environmental Law & Natural Resources | General & Special Counsel | Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) | Municipal Law | Public Contracts & Construction | Special Districts
Steven C. DeBaun

Steven C. DeBaun
Partner

(951) 826-8201

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Areas of Focus: Environmental Law & Natural Resources | Municipal Law | Special Districts | Transportation
Scott Ditfurth

Scott Ditfurth
Partner

(951) 826-8209

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Areas of Focus: Business Litigation | Eminent Domain | Municipal Law | Public Agency Litigation | Special Districts | Transportation
Warren B. Diven

Warren B. Diven
Partner

(619) 525-1337

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Areas of Focus: Fees, Taxes & Assessments | General & Special Counsel | Municipal Law | Public Finance
Tyree K. Dorward

Tyree K. Dorward
Partner

(619) 525-1338

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Areas of Focus: Business Services & School Facilities | California Public Records Act | Education Law | Public Contracts & Construction
Jeffrey V. Dunn

Jeffrey V. Dunn
Partner

(949) 263-2616

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Areas of Focus: Economic Development, Real Estate & Affordable Housing | Environmental Litigation | Municipal Law | Public Agency Litigation | Special Districts | Water
Ruben Duran

Ruben Duran
Partner

(213) 787-2569

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Areas of Focus: General & Special Counsel | Government Policy & Public Integrity | Municipal Law | Special Districts
Jeffry F. Ferre

Jeffry F. Ferre
Partner

(951) 826-8271

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Areas of Focus: Environmental Law & Natural Resources | General & Special Counsel | Government Policy & Public Integrity | Municipal Law | Public Contracts & Construction | Special Districts
John D. Freshman

John D. Freshman
Senior Director of Governmental Affairs*

(202) 370-5301

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Areas of Focus: Air Quality | Endangered Species | Environmental Law & Natural Resources | Government Relations | Hazardous Waste | Water
Eric L. Garner

Eric L. Garner
Partner

(213) 787-2561

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Areas of Focus: Environmental Law & Natural Resources | Environmental Litigation | Municipal Law | Special Districts | Water | Water Rights
John Gasparini

John Gasparini
Associate

(202) 370-5314

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Areas of Focus: Government Relations | Municipal Law | Public Safety | Special Districts | Telecommunications | Transportation
James B. Gilpin

James B. Gilpin
Partner

(619) 525-1341

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Areas of Focus: Economic Development, Real Estate & Affordable Housing | Eminent Domain | Municipal Law | Public Agency Litigation | Public Contracts & Construction
Shawn D. Hagerty

Shawn D. Hagerty
Partner

(619) 525-1327

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Areas of Focus: Environmental Law & Natural Resources | Municipal Law | Special Districts | Water | Water Quality
Robert Hargreaves

Robert Hargreaves
Partner

(760) 837-1604

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Areas of Focus: General & Special Counsel | Government Policy & Public Integrity | Municipal Law | Renewable Energy | Water
Elizabeth W. Hull

Elizabeth W. Hull
Partner

(949) 263-2608

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Areas of Focus: California Public Records Act | Economic Development, Real Estate & Affordable Housing | Eminent Domain | Environmental Law & Natural Resources | Municipal Law | Public-Private Partnerships
Michael Jenkins

Michael Jenkins
Of Counsel

(310) 220-2174

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Areas of Focus: Elections | Government Policy & Public Integrity | Land Use, Planning & Zoning | Municipal Law | Public Contracts & Construction | Special Districts
Gregg W. Kettles

Gregg W. Kettles
Partner

(310) 220-2175

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Areas of Focus: Municipal Law | Public Agency Litigation | Special Districts
Lutfi Kharuf

Lutfi Kharuf
Associate

(619) 525-1302

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Areas of Focus: Fees, Taxes & Assessments | Public Finance | Special Districts
Kandice L. Kim

Kandice L. Kim
Associate

(949) 263-2613

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Areas of Focus: Business Litigation | Environmental Litigation | Labor & Employment Litigation | Municipal Law | Public Agency Litigation | Special Districts
Heather B. Lee

Heather B. Lee
Of Counsel

(925) 977-3320

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Areas of Focus: California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) | Environmental Law & Natural Resources | Environmental Litigation | Land Use, Planning & Zoning | Municipal Law | National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
Arthur L. Littleworth

Arthur L. Littleworth
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(951) 826-8207

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Areas of Focus: California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) | Endangered Species | Environmental Law & Natural Resources | Environmental Litigation | Special Districts | Water Rights
Michael J. Maurer

Michael J. Maurer
Partner

(213) 787-2557

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Areas of Focus: General & Special Counsel | Government Policy & Public Integrity | Municipal Law | Public Agency Litigation | Public Contracts & Construction
Stefanie Morris

Stefanie Morris
Partner

(916) 551-2828

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Areas of Focus: Environmental Law & Natural Resources | Environmental Litigation | Municipal Law | Special Districts | Water | Water Rights
Maya Mouawad

Maya Mouawad
Associate

(951) 826-8203

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Areas of Focus: Environmental Law & Natural Resources | Real Estate | Special Districts | Water Rights
Joshua Nelson

Joshua Nelson
Partner

(916) 551-2859

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Areas of Focus: California Public Utilities Commission | Environmental Law & Natural Resources | Fees, Taxes & Assessments | Municipal Law | Special Districts | Telecommunications
HongDao Nguyen

HongDao Nguyen
Associate

(949) 263-2614

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Areas of Focus: California Public Records Act | General & Special Counsel | Government Policy & Public Integrity | Municipal Law | Public Agency Litigation | Special Districts
Damian Northcutt

Damian Northcutt
Associate

(909) 466-4903

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Areas of Focus: Business | Business Litigation | Health Care | Public Agency Litigation | Trusts & Estates
Nicholaus W. Norvell

Nicholaus W. Norvell
Associate

(619) 525-1380

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Areas of Focus: California Public Records Act | General & Special Counsel | Government Policy & Public Integrity | Municipal Law | Public Contracts & Construction | Special Districts
Hannah S. Park

Hannah S. Park
Associate

(949) 263-6579

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Areas of Focus: California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) | Environmental Law & Natural Resources | Environmental Litigation | National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
Nancy A. Park

Nancy A. Park
Partner

(916) 551-2849

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Areas of Focus: Agri-Business | Business | Economic Development, Real Estate & Affordable Housing | Finance & Banking | Municipal | Real Estate
Glen W. Price

Glen W. Price
Partner

(951) 826-8314

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Areas of Focus: Business | Environmental Law & Natural Resources | Intellectual Property | Real Estate | Renewable Energy | Special Districts
Lindsay D. Puckett

Lindsay D. Puckett
Partner

(619) 525-1378

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Areas of Focus: California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) | Endangered Species | Environmental Law & Natural Resources | National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) | Water
Thomas A. Rice

Thomas A. Rice
Associate

(909) 466-4913

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Areas of Focus: California Public Records Act | General & Special Counsel | Government Policy & Public Integrity | Labor & Employment | Municipal Law | Special Districts
Daniel Richards

Daniel Richards
Associate

(949) 263-2619

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Areas of Focus: Business | Business Litigation | Labor & Employment Litigation | Municipal Law | Public Agency Litigation | Special Districts
Michael T. Riddell

Michael T. Riddell
Partner

(951) 826-8210

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Areas of Focus: Environmental Law & Natural Resources | Government Policy & Public Integrity | Municipal Law | Special Districts | Water
Gregory Rodriguez

Gregory Rodriguez
Of Counsel

(202) 370-5308

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Areas of Focus: Government Relations | Municipal Law | Special Districts | Transportation
Danielle G. Sakai

Danielle G. Sakai
Partner

(951) 826-8328

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Areas of Focus: Environmental Law & Natural Resources | Environmental Litigation | Hazardous Waste | Municipal Law | Public Agency Litigation | Special Districts
Cathy Deubel Salenko

Cathy Deubel Salenko
Partner

(916) 551-2092

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Areas of Focus: Business Transactions | General & Special Counsel | Health Care | Mergers & Acquisitions | Special Districts
Kelly J. Salt

Kelly J. Salt
Partner

(619) 525-1375

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Areas of Focus: Municipal Law | Public Finance | Special Districts | Water
Hannah Schartiger

Hannah Schartiger
Associate

(619) 525-1395

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Areas of Focus: Municipal Law | Public Contracts & Construction | Special Districts
Charity B. Schiller

Charity B. Schiller
Partner

(951) 826-8223

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Areas of Focus: California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) | Environmental Law & Natural Resources | Environmental Litigation | National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) | Special Districts | Water
Gary W. Schons

Gary W. Schons
Of Counsel

(619) 525-1348

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Areas of Focus: California Public Records Act | Government Policy & Public Integrity | Municipal Law | Public Agency Litigation | Public Safety | Special Districts
Ana D. Schwab

Ana D. Schwab
Assistant Director of Governmental Affairs*

(202) 370-5311

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Areas of Focus: Environmental Law & Natural Resources | Government Relations | Municipal Law | Special Districts | Water
A. Haviva Shane

A. Haviva Shane
Of Counsel

(951) 826-8289

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Areas of Focus: Municipal Law | Public Contracts & Construction | Special Districts | Transportation | Water
Ward H. Simmons

Ward H. Simmons
Of Counsel

(951) 826-8366

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Areas of Focus: Endangered Species | Environmental Law & Natural Resources | General & Special Counsel | Municipal Law | Special Districts | Water
Ann Siprelle

Ann Siprelle
Partner

(916) 551-2834

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Areas of Focus: California Public Records Act | Environmental Law & Natural Resources | General & Special Counsel | Municipal Law | Public Contracts & Construction | Special Districts
Patrick D. Skahan

Patrick D. Skahan
Associate

(213) 542-3869

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Areas of Focus: Elections | Eminent Domain | Environmental Law & Natural Resources | Environmental Litigation | Municipal Law | Special Districts | Water | Water Quality | Water Rights
Andrew M. Skanchy

Andrew M. Skanchy
Of Counsel

(916) 551-2854

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Areas of Focus: California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) | Environmental Law & Natural Resources | Environmental Litigation | Municipal Law | National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
Scott C. Smith

Scott C. Smith
Partner

(949) 263-6561

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Areas of Focus: California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) | Economic Development, Real Estate & Affordable Housing | Elections | Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) | Municipal Law
Gregory G. Snarr

Gregory G. Snarr
Partner

(951) 826-8202

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Areas of Focus: Business Litigation | Eminent Domain | Labor & Employment | Municipal Law | Public Agency Labor & Employment | Special Districts
Nancy G. Stubbs

Nancy G. Stubbs
Lead Paralegal*/PRA Services Coordinator

(909) 483-6649

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Areas of Focus: California Public Records Act | Government Policy & Public Integrity | Municipal Law | Public Agency Litigation | Special Districts
Malathy Subramanian

Malathy Subramanian
Partner

(925) 977-3303

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Areas of Focus: California Public Records Act | Economic Development, Real Estate & Affordable Housing | Government Policy & Public Integrity | Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) | Transportation
Gene Tanaka

Gene Tanaka
Partner

(925) 977-3301

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Areas of Focus: Environmental Law & Natural Resources | Environmental Litigation | Hazardous Waste | Public Agency Litigation | Water
Jill Tremblay

Jill Tremblay
Associate

(760) 200-3060

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Areas of Focus: Business | Comprehensive Code Enforcement | Government Policy & Public Integrity | Municipal Law | Special Districts | Trusts & Estates
Dianna Marie Valdez

Dianna Marie Valdez
Paralegal*

(951) 826-8252

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Areas of Focus: Education | Government Policy & Public Integrity | Municipal Law | Special Districts
Wendy Y. Wang

Wendy Y. Wang
Of Counsel

(213) 787-2554

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Areas of Focus: Environmental Law & Natural Resources | Environmental Litigation | Municipal Law | Public Contracts & Construction | Special Districts | Water
Deborah A. Wordham

Deborah A. Wordham
Of Counsel

(213) 787-2542

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Areas of Focus: Environmental Law & Natural Resources | Environmental Litigation | Municipal Law | Public Agency Litigation | Special Districts | Water
Natalie R. Wright

Natalie R. Wright
Paralegal*

(949) 263-6583

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Areas of Focus: California Public Records Act | Comprehensive Code Enforcement | Government Policy & Public Integrity | Municipal Law | Special Districts
Dawn M. Yandel

Dawn M. Yandel
Paralegal*

(619) 525-1330

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Areas of Focus: Business | Business Litigation | Special Districts
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California Department of Fish and Wildlife Annual CEQA Document Filing Fee Increase

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Hastings Environmental Law Journal: CEQA’s Judicial Remedies and Reform Recommendations

BB&K’s Michelle Ouellette and Ali Tehrani Authored Law Review Article
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[WEBINAR] Annual Labor & Employment Update

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Proposed Federal Clean Water Rule Impacts Cities and Residents

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U.S. Supreme Court Limits Agency Discretion Under ESA

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Public Comment Time Limit OK'd by Court

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Speech is Speech and It’s Protected

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Best in Law: What’s in a “Fictitious” Business Name?

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California Coastal Law Conference

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[WEBINAR] The Cost of Doing Business: Best Practices for Public Works Projects - Part 1

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Public Employers Covered by the ADEA of 1967

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The Northern California Record Interviewed BB&K Attorney Gregory Rodriguez on Legal Fallout from Scooters on City Streets
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Law360: BB&K Adds Three Health Attys from Archer Norris

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[WEBINAR] Transportation Technology Partnerships: Contracting, Coordination and Data Sharing

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BB&K Attorney Gary Schons Conducting Review of Police Use of Communication App

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Being Smart About Smart Cities

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[WEBINAR] ESI Primer for PRA Requests

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Lessons From History: Protecting Artists and Art Owners from Losing Their Art

BB&K Attorneys Cathy Ta and Alexander Brand Write in Riverside Lawyer Magazine
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Health Care Districts Facing New Requirements Under AB 2019

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BB&K’s Health Care Practice Welcomes Three New Members
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BB&K’s Health Care Practice Welcomes Three New Members

Former Archer Norris Attorneys Join Firm
BB&K Receives CALAFCO Associate Member of the Year Award
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BB&K Receives CALAFCO Associate Member of the Year Award

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Event Oct 17-21, 2018

IMLA 2018 Annual Conference

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U.S. Supreme Court Declines Review of Inclusionary Zoning Case
Authored Articles & Publications Oct 16, 2018

U.S. Supreme Court Declines Review of Inclusionary Zoning Case

Partner Gregg Kettles Discusses West Hollywood’s Ordinance in the California Lawyers Association’s Real Property Journal
BB&K Webinar Oct 16, 2018

Out-of-Court Restructuring

Avoiding Municipal Bankruptcy Series
Best Best & Krieger Marks 25 Years in San Diego
Press Releases Oct 16, 2018

Best Best & Krieger Marks 25 Years in San Diego

Proud to Serve, and Grow With, Its Community
Public Agency, Officials’ & Employees’ Rules for Electioneering
Authored Articles & Publications Oct 12, 2018

Public Agency, Officials’ & Employees’ Rules for Electioneering

BB&K Attorneys Jim Priest and Sigrid Asmundson Discuss the Dos and Don’ts in PublicCEO
Public Bus Ad Gets a Free Ride
Legal Alerts Oct 10, 2018

Public Bus Ad Gets a Free Ride

County Cannot Prohibit Ad Content Solely Because it’s Disparaging or Potentially Disruptive, Ninth Circuit Holds

Certain Police Personnel Records No Longer Confidential
Legal Alerts Oct 9, 2018

Certain Police Personnel Records No Longer Confidential

New California Law Increases Access to Records Under PRA
AB 748: More Public Access to Body Camera Footage Under PRA
Legal Alerts Oct 8, 2018

AB 748: More Public Access to Body Camera Footage Under PRA

Amendment to California Law Gives Public Agencies More Responsibility to Provide Footage
Event Oct 8, 2018

IBA Annual Conference 2018

International Bar Association
BB&K’s Environmental Law & Natural Resources Practice Expands
Press Releases Oct 8, 2018

BB&K’s Environmental Law & Natural Resources Practice Expands

Firm Welcomes Four New Attorneys to Group
Statutory Authority to Adopt Fees Negates Any Potential State Mandate Funding
Legal Alerts Oct 4, 2018

Statutory Authority to Adopt Fees Negates Any Potential State Mandate Funding

California Appellate Court Finds There is No State Mandate When a Public Agency Has The Statutory Authority to Levy Fees

BB&K Partner Seth Merewitz Named a Top 100 Attorney
Press Releases Oct 4, 2018

BB&K Partner Seth Merewitz Named a Top 100 Attorney

Daily Journal Recognizes California’s Best
PublicCEO: California Clears Way for Sidewalk Vending
Authored Articles & Publications Oct 3, 2018

PublicCEO: California Clears Way for Sidewalk Vending

BB&K’s Marco Martinez and Albert Maldonado Write About SB 946
New Restrictions on Residential Water Service Discontinuation in California
Legal Alerts Oct 3, 2018

New Restrictions on Residential Water Service Discontinuation in California

SB 998 Will Require Written Policies, Detailed Notices and Alternative Payment Options
CalPERS Employers Dodge a Bullet
Legal Alerts Oct 2, 2018

CalPERS Employers Dodge a Bullet

SB 1124 Would Have Imposed Statutory Liability for Errors in CalPERS Reporting
Best in Law: No Off-the-Clock Work
Authored Articles & Publications Oct 2, 2018

Best in Law: No Off-the-Clock Work

BB&K Partner Joseph Ortiz Writes About the Starbucks Wage-and-Hour Class Action Decision in the Press-Enterprise and Other Newspapers
AB 2035: New Tax Increment Financing for Shelters and Affordable Housing
Legal Alerts Oct 2, 2018

AB 2035: New Tax Increment Financing for Shelters and Affordable Housing

California Lawmakers Continue to Address Housing Crisis
Groundwater Rights Jury Finds in Favor of Public Water Suppliers
Client Successes Oct 1, 2018

Groundwater Rights Jury Finds in Favor of Public Water Suppliers

BB&K Team Successfully Defends City in First-of-its-Kind Trial in California
BB&K Attorney Todd Leishman Testifies Before Congress on Sober Living Home Regulations
Press Releases Oct 1, 2018

BB&K Attorney Todd Leishman Testifies Before Congress on Sober Living Home Regulations

Expresses Need for Local Regulation of Recovery Businesses
Attorney Albert Maldonado Elected to Two Boards
Press Releases Sep 26, 2018

Attorney Albert Maldonado Elected to Two Boards

Municipal Law Attorney to Serve Educational Organizations
FCC Takes First of Two Actions: Could Cost Local Government Billions in Next Decade
Legal Alerts Sep 25, 2018

FCC Takes First of Two Actions: Could Cost Local Government Billions in Next Decade

Communities Coalition Forming Now
California Cooks Up Sidewalk Vendor Law
Legal Alerts Sep 24, 2018

California Cooks Up Sidewalk Vendor Law

SB946 Limits Cities’ Abilities to Regulate
Event Sep 24-27, 2018

CSDA 2018 Annual Conference

California Special Districts Association

Event Sep 21, 2018

So the Judge Says You Need to Fix Your EIR...

So the Judge Says You Need to Fix Your EIR...
BB&K Earns Advancement of Women Award from OCWLA
Press Releases Sep 21, 2018

BB&K Earns Advancement of Women Award from OCWLA

Proud to be Recipient of Inaugural Recognition
Public Entities Can Limit Public Comment Speaking Time at Meetings
Legal Alerts Sep 20, 2018

Public Entities Can Limit Public Comment Speaking Time at Meetings

California Appellate Court Finds Limit Did Not Violate Brown Act or First Amendment

Statutory Development Agreements Cannot be Passed by Initiative
Legal Alerts Sep 19, 2018

Statutory Development Agreements Cannot be Passed by Initiative

California Appellate Court Gives Cities Less Flexibility
BB&K Webinar Sep 18, 2018

Pension Costs and Financial Pressure

Avoiding Municipal Bankruptcy Series
BB&K Attorney Ryan Baron Serving on the California Lawyers Association Board of Representatives
Press Releases Sep 18, 2018

BB&K Attorney Ryan Baron Serving on the California Lawyers Association Board of Representatives

Appointed by the Public Law Section
BB&K Partner Ruben Duran Appointed to State Bar of California Board of Trustees
Press Releases Sep 17, 2018

BB&K Partner Ruben Duran Appointed to State Bar of California Board of Trustees

Public Law Attorney Joins Legal Industry Governing Body
Partner Charity Schiller a “Woman Worth Watching”
Press Releases Sep 17, 2018

Partner Charity Schiller a “Woman Worth Watching”

Profiles in Diversity Journal Recognizes Professionals for their Leadership
City Can’t Restrain Employee’s Critical Comments
Legal Alerts Sep 17, 2018

City Can’t Restrain Employee’s Critical Comments

Ninth Circuit Holds It Is OK to Speak on Matters of Public Concern as a Private Citizen
Event Sep 15, 2018

Sexual Harassment Law After #MeToo

California Lawyers Association
Event Sep 12-14, 2018

LCC 2018 Annual Conference

League of California Cities
Code Enforcement Changes in California
Legal Alerts Sep 12, 2018

Code Enforcement Changes in California

Three Bills Signed, More Potentially on the Horizon
Proposed FCC Actions Will Limit Local Control and Cut Revenues
Legal Alerts Sep 12, 2018

Proposed FCC Actions Will Limit Local Control and Cut Revenues

Immediate Action Needed — Community Coalition Forming
California Powerhouse: Best Best & Krieger
Press Releases Sep 10, 2018

California Powerhouse: Best Best & Krieger

Law360 Selects Firm to 2018 List
Local Ordinances Cannot Permit Prosecution for Sleeping Outside on Public Property When No Shelter is Available
Legal Alerts Sep 7, 2018

Local Ordinances Cannot Permit Prosecution for Sleeping Outside on Public Property When No Shelter is Available

Ninth Circuit Holds Such Laws Violate the Eighth Amendment

Event Sep 6, 2018

Land-Secured Financing: Legislative and Legal Updates

California Debt and Investment Advisory Commission
Partner George Reyes Named a San Diego Influential Leader
Press Releases Sep 6, 2018

Partner George Reyes Named a San Diego Influential Leader

Annual List Recognizes Top Professionals in San Diego County
Best in Law: Possible Prop. 13 Changes Will Impact Businesses
Authored Articles & Publications Sep 5, 2018

Best in Law: Possible Prop. 13 Changes Will Impact Businesses

Partner Gregory Snarr Discusses Potential Ballot Measure

12 Orange County Cities Prevail in Federal Antitrust Lawsuits Over Ambulance Services
Legal Alerts Sep 4, 2018

12 Orange County Cities Prevail in Federal Antitrust Lawsuits Over Ambulance Services

Ninth Circuit Affirms Lower Court’s Dismissals
Public Agencies Do Not Have to Create Records for PRA Requesters
Legal Alerts Aug 30, 2018

Public Agencies Do Not Have to Create Records for PRA Requesters

California Appellate Court Reinforces Principle
BB&K Webinar Aug 30, 2018

Sexual Harassment Avoidance Training (Aug. 30, 2018)

BB&K Webinar
Court Upholds Approval of Superstore Zoning Ordinance
Legal Alerts Aug 27, 2018

Court Upholds Approval of Superstore Zoning Ordinance

California Appellate Court Supports the Broad Use of CEQA Addenda
Event Aug 27-29, 2018

2018 NATOA Annual Conference

National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors

Transfer of Electric Utility Revenues to City’s General Fund is not a Tax Under Proposition 26
Legal Alerts Aug 27, 2018

Transfer of Electric Utility Revenues to City’s General Fund is not a Tax Under Proposition 26

Supreme Court Reverses Court of Appeal
Event Aug 25, 2018

State & Federal Laws Affecting Special Education

ACSA Academy
Event Aug 24, 2018

How to Build and Maintain the Public’s Trust: Practical Ethics and the Law

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Government Relations Team Gets Passage of Federal Legislation for Local Agency

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Statutory Authority to Adopt Fees Negates Any Potential State Mandate Funding

Statutory Authority to Adopt Fees Negates Any Potential State Mandate Funding

Oct 4, 2018
New Restrictions on Residential Water Service Discontinuation in California

New Restrictions on Residential Water Service Discontinuation in California

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