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Education

  • J.D., cum laude, UC Hastings College of the Law

  • B.S., Environmental Toxicology, University of California, Davis

  • B.A., Political Science, University of California, Davis

Bar Admissions

  • California

Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of California

  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California

  • U.S. District Court, Central District of California

  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Industries

Memberships

  • Bar Association of San Francisco (BASF), Environmental Law Section, Executive Committee

  • Association of Business Trial Lawyers (ABTL), Leadership Development Committee

  • Groundwater Resources Association

  • Industrial Association of Contra Costa County

Kamran Javandel

Partner

Kamran is co-chair of the firm’s Land Use, Environmental & Natural Resources Group. He has extensive experience litigating disputes and enforcement actions related to environmental contamination. 

His background as an environmental toxicologist and his ability to understand and distill complex scientific concepts into concise, actionable strategies enable Kamran to conserve client resources and add credibility to his communications with courts, regulators, and adversaries. Kamran’s work on the front end of all types of litigation is crafted to reduce the chance of escalation, often prevailing at the earliest stages of a dispute. He is responsive, thorough, and effective and able to grasp the details without losing sight of the big picture to achieve client objectives.

Kamran helps sophisticated clients handle their most challenging environmental matters, minimizing their liability and advancing their business interests. He has successfully eliminated environmental claims against, advised on environmental cleanups for, and obtained environmental approvals and permits for:

  • Fortune 500 manufacturers
  • Developers
  • Global telecommunications companies
  • National banks
  • Large technology companies and startups
  • Commercial property owners
  • Food distributors
  • Consumer product distributors and retailers

He defends clients in administrative enforcement proceedings and litigation in state and federal court under the full scope of environmental laws, including in particular, the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), the Resource, Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), the Clean Water Act (CWA), Proposition 65, and toxic tort and other claims related to environmental contamination such as trespass, negligence, and nuisance. He routinely advises clients on environmental cleanups and has deep knowledge of the legal and technical complexities of such projects.  

Kamran has also helped clients implement major development and infrastructure projects by obtaining environmental permits, including CWA Section 401 certifications, Army Corps of Engineers permits, Department of Fish and Wildlife lake and streambed alterations agreements and incidental take permits, Bureau of Land Management right-of-way grants, and National Park Service special use permits.

Accolades

    • Recognized by Chambers USA as one of the Leading Lawyers in California in Environmental Law (2025)
    • Super Lawyers Northern California Rising Stars – Environmental Litigation (2014 - 2024)
    • Selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America (2023 - 2025) 

Kamran helps sophisticated clients handle their most challenging environmental matters, minimizing their liability and advancing their business interests. He has successfully eliminated environmental claims against, advised on environmental cleanups for, and obtained environmental approvals and permits for:

  • Fortune 500 manufacturers
  • Developers
  • Global telecommunications companies
  • National banks
  • Large technology companies and startups
  • Commercial property owners
  • Food distributors
  • Consumer product distributors and retailers

He defends clients in administrative enforcement proceedings and litigation in state and federal court under the full scope of environmental laws, including in particular, the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), the Resource, Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), the Clean Water Act (CWA), Proposition 65, and toxic tort and other claims related to environmental contamination such as trespass, negligence, and nuisance. He routinely advises clients on environmental cleanups and has deep knowledge of the legal and technical complexities of such projects.  

Kamran has also helped clients implement major development and infrastructure projects by obtaining environmental permits, including CWA Section 401 certifications, Army Corps of Engineers permits, Department of Fish and Wildlife lake and streambed alterations agreements and incidental take permits, Bureau of Land Management right-of-way grants, and National Park Service special use permits.

Accolades

    • Recognized by Chambers USA as one of the Leading Lawyers in California in Environmental Law (2025)
    • Super Lawyers Northern California Rising Stars – Environmental Litigation (2014 - 2024)
    • Selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America (2023 - 2025) 
  • Fortune 500 Manufacturing Company. Long running multi-party litigation regarding alleged contamination of soil and groundwater at Southern California Superfund site;
  • Oil and Gas Company. Enforcement litigation brought by US EPA and California Department of Fish and Wildlife arising out of alleged oil spills;
  • Manufacturing Company. Represented a manufacturing company before state and federal agencies in the implementation of a groundwater remedy;
  • Manufacturing Company. US EPA administrative proceedings related to a Superfund cleanup site;
  • Distributor. Defense of a Proposition 65 enforcement case;
  • Telecommunications Company. State and federal agency proceedings in permitting and entitlement work for several fiber optic cable projects;
  • Food Distributor. Investigation by California Department of Public Health and resolution of claims by California district attorneys;
  • Technology Conglomerate. Litigation over costs of environmental cleanup;
  • Manufacturing Company. Multi-year negotiation of several complex environmental cleanup-related agreements (including ground leases, right-of-way agreements, operating agreements, cost agreements, water rights leases, etc.);
  • Land Developer. Investigation and cleanup of contaminated property to facilitate redevelopment and sale;
  • Various Clients. Represented various clients in CEQA litigation;
  • Technology Company. Defense of unfair competition, false advertising, and breach of contract cases;
  • Multifamily Landlord. Eliminating putative class action;
  • Technology Company. Eliminating putative class actions alleging unfair competition;
  • Fortune 50 Financial Institution. Defense of borrower litigation.

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