With experience representing public agencies in extensive eminent domain and valuation cases, the team at Nossaman LLP draws on firmwide strengths in environmental and infrastructure matters to act on a wide range of land use and entitlement matters, including pre-condemnation planning, permit approvals and associated litigation in both state and federal courts. The department is led by Brad Kuhn in Orange County, who focuses on the zoning, construction, and environmental aspects of complex real estate developments and also has a demonstrable record of acting for clients in real estate litigation. Los Angeles-based partner David Graeler frequently represents private and public sector clients in areas such as real estate, eminent domain, and construction.
Key clients
- Southern California Edison
- Southern California Gas Company
Work highlights
- Advised Southern California Edison on real estate, land use/zoning, encroachment disputes, utility relocations, inverse condemnation, and right of way acquisition services for multiple electric transmission projects.
- Advised LA Metro on real estate and right-of-way issues in multiple substantial projects, including the Crenshaw/LAX Transit Corridor Project (a $2+bn, 8.5-mile light rail line through the Crenshaw and Inglewood area) and the Purple Line Westside Subway Extension Project (a $6+bn, 9-mile subway extension through Beverly Hills and Westwood).