Business Details
29 Years
experience
Trusted California Legal Representation Since 1997
Established in 1997 by partners from San Joaquin County's oldest law firm, Herum Crabtree Suntag has built a reputation as a client-focused, technologically advanced legal practice serving California's Central Valley. Our attorneys are regionally and state-wide recognized for expertise in land use, water rights, real estate, complex business litigation, environmental law, and appellate advocacy. With a commitment to providing high-quality legal services at competitive Central Valley rates, we combine specialized knowledge with a dedication to resolving cases efficiently. Our firm handles matters ranging from commercial agricultural operations to sophisticated business transactions, serving both private and public sector clients. We maintain strong relationships with local government planning bodies and have represented clients in over 25 appellate cases.Our multidisciplinary approach allows us to address diverse legal challenges while maintaining the personal attention characteristic of a smaller firm. We emphasize preventive legal strategies, particularly in employment law, while maintaining robust litigation capabilities. Our practice reflects the dynamic regional economy, with attorneys certified as specialists in tax and estate planning. We serve as both general and special counsel for public agencies, including water districts and redevelopment agencies. Our appellate team has handled cases in California and Nevada Supreme Courts, the Ninth Circuit, and various federal courts.
Services
Land Use Law
Environmental Law
Real Estate Transactions
Appellate Advocacy
Employment Law
Water Rights
Business Formation
Probate Litigation
Public Agency Representation
Agricultural Law
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of experience in California Central Valley legal matters
- Our attorneys are recognized specialists in land use and environmental law
- We combine mid-sized firm efficiency with capabilities for complex multi-party cases
- Our team includes certified tax and estate planning specialists
- We maintain strong relationships with local government planning bodies
Services
Land Use Law
Our land use attorneys assist clients with development projects, general plan amendments, and environmental compliance. We represent developers, landowners, and public agencies through the entitlement process. Our team has handled over 25 appellate cases related to land use disputes.
Environmental Law
We advise businesses and public agencies on environmental compliance, including CEQA regulations and pollution control. Our attorneys have represented clients in complex environmental litigation and regulatory negotiations with state and federal agencies.
Appellate Advocacy
Our appellate team handles complex legal issues across multiple jurisdictions. We provide strategic analysis, draft appellate briefs, and argue cases before California and Nevada Supreme Courts, the Ninth Circuit, and federal courts.
Water Rights
We represent public agencies and private clients in water rights adjudications, supply negotiations, and regulatory compliance. Our attorneys have extensive experience in stream system adjudications and new town water rights development.
Employment Law
We counsel employers on compliance with state and federal employment laws, develop workplace policies, and defend against litigation. Our practice includes handling class actions and employment-related litigation in state and federal courts.
People
Steven A. Herum
Partner
Co-founder with extensive experience in land use and environmental law, Steven has represented clients in complex legal matters across California's Central Valley since 1997.
Jeanne M. Zolezzi
Partner
Environmental law specialist with significant experience advising businesses and public agencies on regulatory compliance and litigation matters in California courts.
Dana A. Suntag
Partner
Experienced litigator and arbitrator with a focus on business disputes, Dana has handled numerous complex cases in state and federal courts throughout California.
Joshua J. Stevens
Partner
Business law attorney specializing in corporate transactions and agricultural law, representing clients in formation, operations, and dispute resolution matters.
Steven D. Crabtree
Of Counsel
Senior legal advisor with decades of experience in public agency representation and complex litigation matters, providing strategic counsel to government entities.
Questions
What areas of law does HerumCrabtreeSuntag specialize in?
We specialize in land use, environmental law, real estate transactions, complex business litigation, appellate advocacy, and water rights, with additional expertise in employment law and public agency representation.
Do you represent both businesses and individuals?
Yes, we represent commercial agricultural operations, Fortune 500 companies, public agencies, and private individuals across California's Central Valley region.
How does your firm handle complex litigation cases?
Our experienced litigation team handles complex multi-party cases in state and federal courts, often collaborating with experts nationwide while maintaining cost-effective Central Valley rates.
What experience do you have with appellate cases?
Our attorneys have handled over 25 appellate cases, including matters before California and Nevada Supreme Courts, the Ninth Circuit, and various federal courts.
Do you provide services to public agencies?
Yes, we serve as general and special counsel for cities, counties, water districts, and redevelopment agencies, focusing on land use, environmental, and condemnation matters.
How can I schedule an initial consultation?
You can request a confidential initial consultation through our website or by calling our Stockton office at (209) 472-7700 during business hours.
