Chair: Jeffrey M. Reid
Vice Chair: Christopher S. Hall

McCormick Barstow LLP is uniquely qualified to assist governmental agencies, developers and concerned citizens' groups in navigating the complexities and intricacies of the rules and regulations of project development in the Central Valley. Our attorneys have the knowledge, experience and relationships necessary to successfully assist with all aspects of development projects, including drafting, planning and compliance. If necessary, our attorneys will guide clients through administrative hearings, trials and appeals.

Our attorneys are experienced in many different facets of land use and environmental law, including:

• Land Use Planning
• The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
• Development Agreements
• Master Plan Communities
• Planning and Zoning Approvals
• Subdivision Map Act
• Williamson Act
• Conditional Use Permits
• Variance Approvals
• School Mitigation Agreements
• Annexation Proceedings
• Initiative and Referendum
• Real Estate Development
• Litigation and Appeals
• Endangered Species Act

Our Land Use team is made up of experienced litigators who know their way around a courtroom. We work with our clients to achieve timely, cost-effective solutions to complex regulatory issues. Our attorneys are experienced in defending and prosecuting claims brought under the California Environmental Quality Act, the Subdivision Map Act, California Planning and Zoning Law, Local Planning and Zoning law, the Clean Air Act, and regional transportation laws. Our attorneys are also experienced in environmental mitigation and remediation.