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Holland & Knight LLP

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USA Guide 2026 : California: Southern

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Holland & Knight LLP

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Real Estate - California: Southern

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Holland & Knight LLP has expertise in obtaining land use, zoning and environmental approvals for significant development projects. Adept at financing and executing a variety of real estate transactions, the firm has additional expertise in EB-5 and tax-exempt bond financing. Its clients include REITs and local governments, and the firm has a particularly strong offering in relation to public finance and municipal bond matters.
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Work Highlights

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  • Holland & Knight LLP assisted California Forever in the drafting of amendments to their general plan, including environmental review under CEQA.

Strengths

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  • The firm is knowledgeable, well rounded and able to drill down to matters of importance and bring in others within the firm when needed.

    Real Estate respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Stevens A. Carey
    Stevens A. Carey

    Stevens A. Carey

    Stevens Carey is renowned in the market for his extensive experience handling real estate matters, including acquisitions and joint venture transactions.

    • He's very responsive, respectful and thoughtful.

      Real Estate respondentUSA
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  • Jennifer L Hernandez
    Jennifer L Hernandez

    Jennifer L Hernandez

    Jennifer Hernandez is highly regarded for her extensive experience in the real estate space. She advises clients on entitlement issues and CEQA compliance, as well as handling land use matters.

    • Jennifer has unmatched knowledge about the evolution of California land use law and policy.

      Real Estate respondentUSA
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  • Susan J Booth
    Susan J Booth

    Susan J Booth

    Susan Booth is well regarded for her handling of real estate transactions, including sales, acquisitions and financings. She represents clients in transactions involving a range of assets, including data centers, office buildings and multifamily developments.
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  • Tamsen Plume
    Tamsen Plume

    Tamsen Plume

    Tamsen Plume has significant experience securing project entitlements and advising clients on due diligence during acquisitions. She also handles leases, investments and sales relating to mixed-use projects and office development projects.

    • She has a way of explaining legal language in a way we understand, and she comes up with recommendations to help us achieve what we need.

      Real Estate respondentUSA
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  • Daniel Golub
    Daniel Golub

    Daniel Golub

    Daniel Golub represents a variety of developers, public agencies and non-profit organizations in relation to the land use approvals process. He also has significant experience litigating cases under state housing production and streamlining laws.

    • His deep expertise and practical guidance have been critical in helping us navigate complex entitlement pathways.

      Real Estate respondentUSA
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  • Chelsea MacLean
    Chelsea MacLean

    Chelsea MacLean

    Chelsea MacLean is developing a strong reputation within permitting and entitlement work. She has acted in connection with various high-profile Northern California development projects.

    • Chelsea provides an expansive level of land use counsel service, while maintaining a comprehensive and current understanding of dynamic land use legal concerns in California.

      Real Estate respondentUSA
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  • Grace Winters
    Grace Winters

    Grace Winters

    Grace Winters focuses her practice on representing clients in relation to acquisitions, dispositions and financings. She has extensive experience advising on multifamily housing properties.

    • Grace is very knowledgeable, capable and responsive.

      Real Estate respondentUSA
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  • Douglas Praw
    Douglas Praw

    Douglas Praw

    Douglas Praw heads the firm's West Coast real estate practice and represents clients in a range of commercial real estate matters, including acquisitions, development and financings. He has particular expertise in advising clients in relation to public finance transactions.
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