It's rare to find a development that does not face challenges in complying with governmental regulations. Whether it's obtaining approvals for a new project, buying or selling property, expanding operations, or placing a new product on the market, there are state, federal and local environmental laws that often apply, creating unexpected costs and headaches.
EXPERIENCE
- Kilroy Realty. Represented Kilroy Realty in the entitlement of the mixed-use One Paseo project in the Carmel Valley neighborhood of City of San Diego consisting of roughly 100,000 square feet of retail development, 250,000 square feet of office, and 608 attached residential units on 24 acres. Our representation included all aspects of land use entitlements and environmental compliance. The project represents an important “smart growth” infill development certified by LEED and intended to implement the “City of Villages” policies of San Diego as well as regional goals of reducing dependency on automobiles through pedestrian friendly development.
- Pulte/Centex Homes. Represented Pulte and Centex Homes as lead land use entitlement lawyer for projects undertaken throughout Southern and Central California. Represented Centex on more than 150 projects throughout Southern and Central California.
- Developer. Represented a developer on obtaining land use entitlements on the 10-acre L.A. Mart site in downtown Los Angeles consisting of a 2.5 million square foot project with 1,444 residential units, a 208-room hotel, and approximately one-million square feet of commercial space. The project required the preparation of an environmental impact report, a development agreement, a community benefits package, substantial community outreach and complex entitlements, including a General Plan amendment and zone change.
RECOGNITIONS
Chambers USA has ranked Allen Matkins as a top Land Use firm in California in the 2025 edition.
Allen Matkins received National Tier 1 Rankings in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers Best Law Firms for Land Use & Zoning Law. In addition, the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers in America recognized numerous individual land use attorneys.
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