Development & Real Estate
Exceptional counsel for great projects.
Everview provides top-tier legal counsel to regional and multi-state development clients, expertly handling real property acquisitions, dispositions, and transactions, including deal values exceeding $100 million. Our comprehensive expertise spans all phases of development, from transactional and planning to conservation, mitigation, and entitlements. As with all our practice areas, we seamlessly integrate with client teams to drive projects forward with efficiency and effectiveness.
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Practice Areas
Expertise and experience are crucial. With years of dedicated collaboration, we’ve empowered our development and real estate clients to seize their most significant opportunities and overcome their toughest challenges in these areas:
Access and Utility Easements
We specialize in the creation, negotiation, and management of easements for access and utility services, ensuring that clients property rights and operational needs are fully protected.
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
We advise clients on all aspects of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), including scoping and management of CEQA document preparation and subsequent CEQA review processes. We have successfully defended many CEQA documents in post-approval litigation.
Contracts
We provide comprehensive contract services, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts to ensure clarity, enforceability, and alignment with clients' business objectives and legal requirements.
Development Agreements
We assist clients with development agreements, facilitating negotiations and ensuring that agreements address all necessary terms and conditions to support successful projects and protect clients' interests.
Due Diligence
Our firm conducts meticulous due diligence to assess risks, verify value, and ensure that all aspects of client property and development projects meet legal and regulatory standards.
Employment
Our team provides counsel on all aspects of employment law effecting development and real estate businesses, from drafting clear, enforceable contracts to resolving workplace disputes. We guide clients through compliance with federal and state labor regulations. By focusing on robust employee safety programs and effective dispute resolution mechanisms, we help foster a productive, legally compliant workplace that enhances employee satisfaction and reduces legal risks.
Endangered Species
We navigate the complexities of endangered species regulations, helping clients mitigate impacts on protected species and ensure regulatory compliance.
1031 Exchange
We expertly handle 1031 exchanges, facilitating tax-deferred property exchanges to maximize investment returns and ensure compliance with IRS regulations.
General Counsel Services
Whether supporting in-house GCs or serving as dedicated outside general counsel, Everview integrates seamlessly with client teams, offering cost-effective solutions and deep sector expertise.
Ground Leases
We offer expert guidance on drafting, negotiating, and managing ground leases, ensuring that lease agreements meet clients’ operational needs and business objectives.
Insurance and Bonding
We provide strategic advice on obtaining and managing insurance and bonding requirements for development projects, helping clients mitigate risks and adhere to contractual obligations.
Land Use & Zoning
We assist clients in navigating land use and zoning regulations, securing necessary approvals and variances to support mining and construction projects, and ensuring compliance with local land use policies and zoning laws.
Local, State, & Federal Agency Coordination
We coordinate with local, state, and federal agencies to manage regulatory approvals and ensure compliance across all levels of government, streamlining processes and facilitating effective communication between agencies and clients.
Risk Mitigation
We develop strategies to identify, assess, and manage potential legal and regulatory risks, helping clients proactively address issues and minimize exposure to liabilities.
Safety
We partner with development and real estate clients to create and implement safety programs that meet or exceed federal and state OSHA regulations. We proactively address safety concerns and integrate industry best practices to help clients achieve a safer work environment, reduced incident rates, significant cost savings, and uninterrupted operations.
Title Review and Opinions
We provide expert services in title analysis and resolution, to facilitate acquisition, disposition, and financing.
Transactions & Sales
We handle all aspects of transactions and sales, from negotiating and drafting agreements to facilitating the transfer of assets, ensuring that deals are executed smoothly and in compliance with legal and industry requirements.
Affordable Housing Compliance
We provide guidance on regulations and requirements for developing affordable housing projects, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
Construction Law
Our firm addresses issues related to construction contracts, disputes, and regulatory compliance, ensuring that projects meet legal requirements and resolve disputes efficiently.
Insights
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Navigating the Post-Chevron Landscape: How Loper Bright v. Raimondo Transforms Federal Regulation
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Cal/OSHA to Require Workplace Violence Prevention Plans Starting July 1, 2024
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U.S. Supreme Court's Sheetz Decision Expands Takings Clause to Legislative Land Use Conditions
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Notable Changes to the New California Construction General Permit Effective September 1, 2023
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California Court of Appeals Reverses Injunction for Encroachments in Road, Finding CEQA Exemption Applied
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New Law to Conserve Western Joshua Trees Streamlines Take for Desert Development Projects
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California’s Major New Infrastructure Proposal
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California Campaign Contribution Law Impacts Development & Real Estate Businesses
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New WOTUS Rule Expected Post-Sackett
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“Waters of the United States” Definition Remains Turbid
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U.S. Endangered Species Act “Habitat” Definition Rescinded
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Commercial Evictions as Pandemic Eviction Relief Policies End
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Drought Response Measures Impact Wells
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New California Law to Encourage the Low Carbon Cement Market
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Project Applicant Indemnification Agreements May Be Invalid
