Business Details
Trusted Land Use and Environmental Law Services in Sacramento
Abbott & Kindermann has established itself as a premier legal practice specializing in land use, environmental law, and real estate transactions. With decades of collective experience, our attorneys serve both private and public sector clients, offering strategic counsel on complex regulatory matters, litigation, and compliance. Our team includes recognized experts who frequently act as expert witnesses in state and federal courts, while also providing training programs for local government agencies and development professionals.We maintain a balanced practice representing cities, counties, and special districts alongside private developers, ensuring our legal strategies align with real-world policy and operational needs. Our commitment to continuing education is reflected in our attorneys' roles as instructors and authors in key practice areas. The firm's track record includes successful representation of clients in landmark cases involving constitutional takings, environmental regulations, and land development issues across California.
Services
Land Use Law
Environmental Law
Real Estate Transactions
Client Representation
Municipal Law
CEQA Compliance
Environmental Litigation
Zoning Regulations
Property Development
Government Relations
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of combined experience in California land use law
- Our team includes attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers and Super Lawyers
- We provide expert witness testimony in state and federal court proceedings
- Our attorneys serve as instructors for local planning departments and government associations
- We maintain active involvement in shaping environmental policy through legal advocacy
What people say
Expert legal services
Successful client representation
Recognized rankings
Balanced practice approach
Policy expertise
Services
Land Use Law
Our land use law practice provides comprehensive legal counsel for developers, property owners, and public agencies. We handle regulatory compliance, development agreements, and zoning disputes throughout California. The practice includes advising on general plans, subdivision maps, and environmental impact assessments while maintaining active involvement in shaping local land use policies.
Environmental Law
Environmental law services focus on CEQA and NEPA compliance, endangered species protections, and water quality regulations. Our attorneys represent clients in permitting processes, environmental litigation, and hazardous waste matters. We provide strategic counsel for both private developers and public agencies navigating complex environmental regulations at federal and state levels.
Real Estate Transactions
Real estate practice covers transactional and litigation matters for commercial, residential, and industrial properties. We handle purchase agreements, easements, and condemnation actions while advising on business entity formation for real estate holdings. Our experience includes resolving title disputes and negotiating development rights across Northern California.
Client Representation
Client representation spans both private and public sectors with expertise in regulatory compliance and litigation. We represent cities, counties, and special districts while serving developers and property owners in land use matters. Our advocacy includes courtroom representation, administrative proceedings, and policy development for local government clients.
Municipal Law
Municipal law practice involves advising public agencies on land use regulations, ordinance compliance, and development agreements. We provide legal counsel to cities and counties on zoning matters, environmental assessments, and property tax issues. Our services include training programs for local officials and representation in intergovernmental disputes across California.
People
William W. Abbott
Of Counsel
William W. Abbott provides expert counsel on land use law with over 40 years of experience. He serves as an expert witness in California land use proceedings and teaches continuing education courses for planning departments and government associations.
Diane G. Kindermann
President
Diane G. Kindermann represents public and private clients in environmental and land use matters. She serves on regional transit boards and environmental committees while maintaining active involvement in legal policy development for California water and mineral rights.
Glen C. Hansen
Senior Counsel
Glen C. Hansen specializes in land use litigation and constitutional takings cases. He provides legal counsel on real property disputes and serves as a pro-tem judge for El Dorado County Superior Court while teaching continuing legal education courses.
J. Gage Marchini
Senior Associate
J. Gage Marchini focuses on CEQA compliance and environmental litigation. He represents public agencies and private developers in land use matters while contributing to legal scholarship on California water policy and environmental regulations.
Questions
What areas of law does Abbott & Kindermann specialize in?
We specialize in land use law, environmental regulations, real estate transactions, and municipal law with particular expertise in CEQA, NEPA, and California zoning regulations.
Do you represent both private and public sector clients?
Yes, we maintain a balanced practice representing private developers, property owners, and public agencies including cities, counties, and special districts across California.
What geographic areas do you serve?
Our primary service areas include Sacramento, Central Valley, and Northern California with experience handling matters throughout the state's diverse regulatory environments.
Are your attorneys recognized for legal expertise?
Yes, our attorneys have received recognition from Best Lawyers and Super Lawyers in land use and environmental law practice areas for multiple consecutive years.
Do you provide continuing education programs?
Yes, our attorneys regularly conduct training programs for local planning departments, government associations, and legal education institutions on land use and environmental regulations.
Can you handle complex environmental litigation?
Our firm has extensive experience in environmental litigation including endangered species protections, water quality regulations, and hazardous waste matters at both state and federal levels.
