With 13-years of local government experience and over 17 years representing private clients, Peter understands the nuts and bolts of getting your project through the government approval process. He provides practical, strategic advice to help navigate the entitlement and CEQA processes. His entitlement experience from over 30 years of practice is wide-ranging and includes residential, commercial, and industrial projects. He has strong ties to industry professionals to ensure your project works with the best team of experts to analyze and manage the environmental and technical issues.

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Has someone administratively appealed your approval to the next-level decision maker?  Peter can help you respond to project opponents and identify issues that may require further evidentiary support to build a strong administrative record.

Is your property facing a zoning or other regulatory violation notice? Often there are multiple compliance paths, each of which require careful assessment while taking into account various strategic considerations unique to the property or your business.  Peter will help you figure out the possibilities and optimal path to compliance that achieves your business objectives.

Understanding a property’s development potential, as well as its limitations and constraints, is crucial to any real estate transaction. Whether you plan ground-up development, a new use, or are interested in already entitled property, land use diligence is critical to ensure the property suits your needs.  Peter has varied experience performing land use diligence on residential, commercial, and industrial properties and can help you untangle the layers of regulation that affect development and land use.