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 | Environmental Law & Natural Resources | 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
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) 263-6569

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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: 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 | 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
Associate

(925) 977-3315

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

Mary Beth Coburn, P.E.
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(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: Environmental Law & Natural Resources | General & Special Counsel | Government Policy & Public Integrity | Municipal Law | Special Districts
Brent P. Collinson

Brent P. Collinson
Of Counsel

(916) 551-2835

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

Roger K. Crawford
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(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
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(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
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(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
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(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
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(619) 525-1338

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Areas of Focus: Business Services & School Facilities | 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
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(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
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(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
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(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
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(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
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(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
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(949) 263-2608

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

Michael Jenkins
Of Counsel

(310) 643-8448

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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
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(310) 643-8448

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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
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(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
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(916) 551-2828

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

Joshua Nelson
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(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: 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: General & Special Counsel | Government Policy & Public Integrity | Municipal Law | Public Contracts & Construction | Special Districts
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
Victor Ponto

Victor Ponto
Associate

(909) 483-6658

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Areas of Focus: General & Special Counsel | Government Policy & Public Integrity | Municipal Law | Special Districts
Glen W. Price

Glen W. Price
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(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
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(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: 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
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(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
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
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(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: 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 M. Siprelle

Ann M. Siprelle
Partner

(916) 551-2834

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Areas of Focus: Environmental Law & Natural Resources | General & Special Counsel | Municipal Law | Public Contracts & Construction | Special Districts
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
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(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
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(951) 826-8202

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Areas of Focus: Business Litigation | Eminent Domain | Labor & Employment | Municipal Law | Public Agency Labor & Employment | Special Districts
Krysten Steele

Krysten Steele
Paralegal*

(909) 483-6653

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Areas of Focus: Government Policy & Public Integrity | Municipal Law | Public Agency Litigation | Special Districts
Nancy G. Stubbs

Nancy G. Stubbs
Paralegal*

(909) 483-6649

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Areas of Focus: 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: 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
Marc Tran

Marc Tran
Associate

(909) 466-4912

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Areas of Focus: Government Policy & Public Integrity | Municipal Law | Special Districts
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: 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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BB&K Webinar Mar 6, 2018

What’s New in Environmental and Special Districts Law

BB&K Free Webinar Series
Event Mar 5, 2018

Considering a Career in Public Service Law?

California Lawyers Association Public Law Section
Event Mar 5, 2018

Making Sense of a New Landscape in California Land Use Law and Policy

Argent's 2018 California Land Use Law & Policy MCLE Conference
Event Mar 3-7, 2018

2018 NACo Legislative Conference
Event Mar 1, 2018

Employment Law 101

California Lawyers Association
New Laws Part II: 2018 Ushers in Changes to Land-Use, Development Laws
Authored Articles & Publications Mar 1, 2018

New Laws Part II: 2018 Ushers in Changes to Land-Use, Development Laws

PublicCEO
New Laws Part I: 2018 Brings Campaign, Election and Records Reforms
Authored Articles & Publications Feb 28, 2018

New Laws Part I: 2018 Brings Campaign, Election and Records Reforms

PublicCEO
Party-by-Party Analysis Adopted for Anti-SLAPP Motions to Dismiss
Legal Alerts Feb 28, 2018

Party-by-Party Analysis Adopted for Anti-SLAPP Motions to Dismiss

California Court of Appeal Applies Anti-SLAPP Statute to Some Causes of Action and City Defendants
Pre-Condemnation Depositions of Appraisers
Authored Articles & Publications Feb 27, 2018

Pre-Condemnation Depositions of Appraisers

Partner Christopher Pisano Shares Right to Take Trial Strategy in IRWA Sacramento Newsletter
California Water Board Lacks Jurisdiction to Curtail Water Use by Senior Water Rights Holders
Legal Alerts Feb 23, 2018

California Water Board Lacks Jurisdiction to Curtail Water Use by Senior Water Rights Holders

Court Decision on California Water Code Authority
[WEBINAR] Building a Solar Energy Project in 2018
Videos Feb 23, 2018

[WEBINAR] Building a Solar Energy Project in 2018

BB&K Environmental and Special Districts Law Webinar Series
Dockless Disruption: Maximizing Opportunities Through Smart Regulations
Authored Articles & Publications Feb 22, 2018

Dockless Disruption: Maximizing Opportunities Through Smart Regulations

BB&K's Gregory Rodriguez and Steven DeBaun Discuss Bikeshare Issues in PublicCEO
BB&K Event Feb 22, 2018

Community Choice Aggregation

Orange County Council of Governments
Best in Law: Understanding California's New Employment Laws
Authored Articles & Publications Feb 21, 2018

Best in Law: Understanding California's New Employment Laws

Partner Joseph Ortiz Provides Update in the Press-Enterprise
California’s Labor & Employment Changes for 2018: Part II
Authored Articles & Publications Feb 20, 2018

California’s Labor & Employment Changes for 2018: Part II

Court Cases Impacting Labor & Employment Law
Event Feb 20-23, 2018

California Society of Municipal Finance Officers

Annual Conference
New Federal 911 Law Could Impact Many Public Agencies and Businesses
Legal Alerts Feb 16, 2018

New Federal 911 Law Could Impact Many Public Agencies and Businesses

Kari’s Law Sets New Requirements for Multi-Line Telephone Systems
Event Feb 15, 2018

What are Student Records and What are Public Records

ACSA Every Child Counts Symposium
Settlement Reached with CalPERS on Behalf of Truckee
Client Successes Feb 15, 2018

Settlement Reached with CalPERS on Behalf of Truckee

BB&K Represented Town in Negotiations
Sacramento Business Journal Top Law Firms 2018
Press Releases Feb 14, 2018

Sacramento Business Journal Top Law Firms 2018

BB&K Moves Up Higher on List of Area’s Largest Firms
Event Feb 13, 2018

Automated Vehicles: Policy Perspectives

National Conference of Regions
[WEBINAR] Who Does What? Defining Proper Roles for Staff and Elected Officials
Videos Feb 13, 2018

[WEBINAR] Who Does What? Defining Proper Roles for Staff and Elected Officials

BB&K Municipal, Environmental and Special Districts Law Webinar Series
BB&K Webinar Feb 13, 2018

Free Municipal Law Webinar Series from BB&K

Legal Issues that Matter Most to California Cities
Federal Infrastructure Outline Released
Legal Alerts Feb 12, 2018

Federal Infrastructure Outline Released

Details Local Agencies Need are Included
Event Feb 10, 2018

State and Federal Laws Impacting Special Education

ACSA Academy
Event Feb 8, 2018

Cell and Wireless Tower Law

NBI CLE On Demand Video
Southern California Super Lawyers 2018
Press Releases Feb 8, 2018

Southern California Super Lawyers 2018

Environmental, Public Agency, Litigation and Bankruptcy Partners Recognized
California’s Labor & Employment Changes for 2018: Part I
Legal Alerts Feb 7, 2018

California’s Labor & Employment Changes for 2018: Part I

Legislative Changes Impacting Employers
Gov. Brown’s Executive Order Suspends Certain Retired Annuitant Employment Requirements
Legal Alerts Feb 6, 2018

Gov. Brown’s Executive Order Suspends Certain Retired Annuitant Employment Requirements

Modifications Needed for Disaster Response Staffing Levels
Event Feb 6, 2018

When Ransomware Attacks – Dancing with the Devil

Physicians and Hospitals Law Institute
Event Feb 5-6, 2018

Sustainable Groundwater Planning in California

Law Seminars International
Water Law Case Overturned for City
Client Successes Feb 5, 2018

Water Law Case Overturned for City

BB&K Partners Gene Tanaka and Shawn Hagerty Win in California Appellate Court
Decision Could Expand Clean Water Act NPDES Permit Requirements
Legal Alerts Feb 2, 2018

Decision Could Expand Clean Water Act NPDES Permit Requirements

Ninth Circuit Rules in Hawaii Wildlife Fund, et al. v. County of Maui

CalPERS Employers are Now Subject to Two New Penalties
Legal Alerts Feb 1, 2018

CalPERS Employers are Now Subject to Two New Penalties

New Laws Change Out-of-Class Appointments Requirements and Impose New Penalties in Connection with Retired Annuitant Employment

A Peek Inside the Trump Infrastructure Plan: What Local Government Agencies Should Know
Legal Alerts Jan 31, 2018

A Peek Inside the Trump Infrastructure Plan: What Local Government Agencies Should Know

The State of the Union Address and a Leaked Memo Give the Insight We’ve Been Waiting For
Red Flags on Wireless: A Recent Resignation Signals Industry-Weighted Regulations Ahead
Legal Alerts Jan 30, 2018

Red Flags on Wireless: A Recent Resignation Signals Industry-Weighted Regulations Ahead

Local Governments Should Speak Up Now for Local Control
Event Jan 30, 2018

Discipline and Expulsion Best Practices

NBI Workshop - IEPs and 504 Plans

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Jenkins & Hogin Joins Forces with Best Best & Krieger

Jenkins & Hogin Joins Forces with Best Best & Krieger

Apr 2, 2018
Top 5 Tips for Responding to a PRA Request (Hint: Communication is Key)

Top 5 Tips for Responding to a PRA Request (Hint: Communication is Key)

Mar 23, 2018
Five Attorneys Named to Partnership

Five Attorneys Named to Partnership

Jan 2, 2018
California Supreme Court Holds Groundwater Pumping Charges Are Not Property-Related Charges Subject to Proposition 218

California Supreme Court Holds Groundwater Pumping Charges Are Not Property-Related Charges Subject to Proposition 218

Dec 4, 2017

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