Nossaman LLP

Ben Rubin is chair of Nossaman’s Environment & Land Use Group. Ben assists developers, public agencies, landowners and corporate clients on a variety of complex land use and environmental matters. He counsels clients on matters dealing with the Federal and State Endangered Species Act, the Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, the National Environmental Policy Act, the National Historic Preservation Act, the Federal Toxic Substances Control Act, the California Hazardous Waste Control Act, the California Environmental Quality Act, the California Coastal Act, the California Permit Streamlining Act and the Federal and State Constitutions. These matters generally involve federal and state permitting issues, local zoning issues and variances, environmental planning and compliance, right-to-take challenges and valuation of property interests. Ben also has experience assisting property owners and businesses with lease disputes and breach of contract claims.

Prior to joining Nossaman in 2007, Ben was a law clerk to the Honorable Andrew J. Guilford, United States District Judge. He also served as an intern for the Honorable Patrick J. Walsh, United States Magistrate Judge.

Ben regularly comments on news, events and policies affecting endangered species issues in California and throughout the U.S. on the Firm's Endangered Species Law & Policy blog. He also frequently comments on court decisions, news and events impacting eminent domain on the Firm's Eminent Domain Report blog.

American Bar Association, Member

International Right of Way Association, Chapter 67 –  President (2013-2014), President Elect (2012-2013)

Orange County Bar Association, Member

Orange County Jewish Bar Association, Member

Orange County Business Council, Member