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Water Law - California

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What the Team is Known For

O'Melveny & Myers LLP is frequently sought after by major water users, agricultural companies, government agencies and water investors, as well as financiers facing a range of water law issues. The team is well-equipped to handle the full spectrum of water law matters, including major transactions, high-stakes litigation and complex regulatory issues.

Work Highlights

  • O’Melveny is representing the Coachella Valley Water District and its board in a case brought by the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians over tribal water rights claims.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Russell McGlothlin
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Russell McGlothlin
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Russell McGlothlin has a wide-ranging water law practice. He expertly counsels clients on SGMA, water rights permitting, compliance and reclamation issues, among other related areas.

Russell has excellent expertise and great bedside manner.

Russell is incredibly experienced, highly thoughtful, and has a great deal of commercial awareness.

Matthew Kline
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Matthew Kline
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Matthew Kline has noteworthy experience handling contentious water law matters, including groundwater adjudications and disputes over water rights.

Matthew is a skilled litigator, who is also well aware of practical business matters.

He is an exceptional trial lawyer.

Matthew is a smart and steady presence in and out of court. He is an excellent advocate and litigator whether it be depositions, case management conferences, cross-examination in trial, or closing argument.

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Russell McGlothlin
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Russell McGlothlin
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Matthew Kline
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Matthew Kline
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