California-based Nossaman LLP advises on high-profile residential, mixed-use, and public infrastructure projects, with particular strength in development within the Coastal Zone. The firm is also noted for its eminent domain and valuation practice, regularly supporting clients with pre-condemnation planning. The team is led from Orange County by eminent domain specialist Brad Kuhn, who advises public agencies, utilities, and property owners on development projects. John Erskine, also in Orange County, counsels development teams and coastal homeowner associations on compliance with zoning laws, the California Environmental Quality Act, and the California Coastal Act. Managing partner and experienced litigator David Graeler, based in Los Angeles, handles complex land acquisition and valuation disputes.
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- ‘Brad Kuhn is THE lawyer to assist with inverse condemnations. His assistance was invaluable - efficient, time- and expense- limited, and he got the desired outcome for us on two matters in a very short timeframe. He understood our needs and the inner workings of our company and its personnel immediately.’
Key clients
- Southern California Edison (SCE)
- Southern California Gas Company
- San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG)
- Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transit Authority
- Sites Project Authority
- Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority
- California Water Service Company
- City of Alameda
- County of Sonoma
- Bayside Village Marina
- Brookfield Development
- Los Angeles World Airport
Lawyers
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Practice head
Brad Kuhn
Other key lawyers
John Erskine; David Graeler