We regularly step outside of a standard set of legal services for clients. Finding lasting solutions to complex land use and environmental law challenges goes far beyond courtrooms, and deep into our surrounding regional community, its history, its leaders and its vision for the future.
Thomas Law Group’s ability to simultaneously focus on these myriad aspects defines our value to clients. Below are some of our areas of expertise.
Environmental Review
California Environmental Quality Act and National Environmental Policy Act
Land Use & Permitting
Including Planning, Zoning, Subdivision Law and the California Coastal Act
Wildlife, Wetlands & Natural Resources Law
Including the federal and California Endangered Species Acts
Air Quality Law
Including SB 375 / Climate Change, Renewable Energy, and Federal and California Clean Air Acts
Water Quality, Water Supplies & Permitting Laws
Including the Clean Water Act and California Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act
Local Government Law
Including Municipal Law and the Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg Act
Energy & Utility Law
Including proceedings before the California Public Utilities Commission
Legislation & Rulemaking
Including drafting legislation and providing testimony and representation in legislative and rulemaking proceedings
Litigation
Including trial and appellate litigation in state and federal court