About
Provided by Wanger Jones Helsley PC
The WJH environmental practice is highly regarded for its work in CEQA, environmental litigation, regulatory compliance, and administrative law, particularly in matters involving land use, natural resources, air and water regulation, endangered species, and the environmental aspects of major development projects and public agency actions.
Major Appellate and CEQA Victories
- John R. Lawson Rock & Oil v. ARB (2018) – Court of Appeal ruling correcting CARB’s CEQA baseline and APA economic analysis; a major statewide precedent.
- POET, LLC v. CARB (multiple rounds) – Successfully challenged CARB’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard on CEQA and APA grounds.
- Friends of Roeding Park v. City of Fresno – Defended CEQA approvals for major zoo expansion.
- Woodward Park HOA v. City of Fresno – Successful defense of the “Fresno 40” residential project.
Regulatory & Administrative Matters
- Represented conservancies, water agencies, and municipal clients in environmental access disputes and enforcement matters.
- Provided CEQA compliance guidance for major infrastructure, environmental restoration, and public works projects.
Public Agency Representation
- General Counsel: Madera Irrigation District
- City Attorney: City of Mendota
- Advisor on environmental policy, public meetings, governance, and regulatory compliance
