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Professional Experience
Mr. Casey represents residential, retail and commercial developers, lenders, and manufacturers in land use matters, including those arising under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). His practice encompasses every facet of the entitlement process, from pre-acquisition due diligence to permitting and litigation. He has also advised developers on such diverse issues as the re-use of contaminated property (known as "Brownfields"), the preservation of historical resources, and Coastal Act issues.
Mr. Casey�s practice increasingly focuses on water supply issues arising from development projects. For example, he has represented private landowners and developers in connection with securing sufficient water supplies for their projects in accordance with recent water supply legislation. Such work covers a wide range of water sources, such as the production of groundwater, multi-party agreements for the transfer of surface water from other jurisdictions, and the use of riparian waters. Such work also typically includes complex annexation issues and sewer capacity agreements. As a result of these matters, Mr. Casey has developed relationships with numerous public water agencies.
Education
University of Chicago, J.D., cum laude, 1985 (Associate Editor, University of Chicago Law Review, 1984-1985)
Hofstra University, B.A., magna cum laude, 1982, Phi Beta Kappa
Professional Memberships and Activities
President, Los Angeles Headquarters, Association; Member, Urban Land Institute; Member, Urban Water Institute.
Mr. Casey has written articles and given speeches on various environmental issues and land use law,including CEQA, developer fees and the redevelopment of contaminated property. | 