Nossaman LLP

Nossaman LLP specializes in resource protection, development, and conservation for public and private clients. The team has standout expertise in Habitat Conservation Plans and advancing conservation banking, and it excels in NEPA, CEQA, and environmental impact assessments. With extensive experience in permitting, compliance, and litigation, It handles complex legal issues involving endangered species, wetlands, water quality, and coastal regulations, ensuring successful outcomes in high-profile projects. Ben Rubin, in Orange County, chairs the environment and land use Group, advising developers, public agencies, and corporate clients on complex environmental and land use matters. Alfred Smith II, in Los Angeles, chairs the water group, and is a leading expert in water law and environmental litigation. Paul Weiland, based in Orange County, plays a key role in the firm’s work, and is recognized for his expertise in wildlife permitting and litigation, including cases involving species like the delta smelt, Hawaiian hoary bat, and North Atlantic right whale.