Grid Legal, LLP

Our attorneys have the experience and established expertise to advise agencies, businesses, and individuals on complex issues pertaining to land use, zoning, and the environment.

The firm was founded on the premise that legal services should be personalized to achieve each client?s goals with practical and plainspoken guidance and solutions.

We will prepare you and help you navigate the maze of public agency, policy, and/or legal requirements to meet your objectives.

Entitlement, Development & Permits

Zoning opinions on site-specific land use, planning, environmental and regulatory constraints
Subdivisions and redevelopment
Use permits and variance requests
Affordable housing and local rules regarding ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Unit)
General Plan/Specific Plan Amendments
Inter-agency processing
Local counsel lender opinion letters

Environmental Review

Environmental document preparation and review (EIR/EIS, MND/EA, Addendum)
Mitigation measures (CEQA & NEPA)
Streamlining & CEQA Exemptions
Restoration projects
Stormwater
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
Endangered Species Act (ESA)
Provide comments on environmental documents.
Habitat Conservation Plans (HCP) and Multiple Species Conservation Plan (MSCP)

Boundary Disputes, Easements & Title Claims

Neighbor disputes regarding property rights
Development standards
Code enforcement
Residential easements, access, and maintenance agreements
Easement agreements for residential and commercial developments
Conservation & open space easements

Real Estate & Business Transactions

Purchase and Sale Agreements
Commercial leasing
Option Agreements
Commercial property ownership, management, and operation
Complex title-related issues
Business entity structuring, formation, and advising

Outside Counsel & Bespoke Training

Subject-matter expertise for you to provide comprehensive legal advice to your clients
Webinars and lunch and learn
CEQA Legal Hotline
On Demand Opinions

Practice Areas	No. of Attorneys
Environmental and Land Use	4
Real Estate	2