Practice Areas
Water and Environmental Law
Dooley, Herr, Peltzer & Richardson, LLP, has extensive experience in this highly
specialized area of the law.
Public Water Agencies - Dooley, Herr & Peltzer represents
nearly 20 public agencies and joint powers authorities as
general counsel. In such capacity, we provide a broad range of
advice on matters related to the Public Records Act, Brown Act,
Fair Political Practices Act and employment law. We successfully
negotiated new federal water contracts for several public
agencies under the Central Valley Project Improvement Act.
Private Water Issues - Dooley, Herr & Peltzer has represented
private individuals in the establishment of water rights and the
organization of mutual water companies. In this capacity,
Dooley, Herr & Peltzer has negotiated on behalf of clients, drafted agreements,
and conducted litigation.
CEQA and Land Use Litigation - Dooley, Herr & Peltzer has
extensive experience handling CEQA and land use litigation
matters. We have represented the City of Visalia, City of Los
Banos, County of Madera, numerous water and irrigation districts
and many real parties in interest such as developers. In nearly
all cases, our clients were the prevailing parties.
NEPA, ESA, Federal Environmental Law, & Fish and Game
- Dooley, Herr & Peltzer has had experience in matters involving the
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Endangered Species
Act (ESA), Federal environmental law, and state Fish and Game
statutes. We have served as lead counsel in several
consultations with the United States Fish & Wildlife Service
pursuant to provisions of the ESA, and has successfully defended
Tulare County public agencies and water companies in civil and
criminal actions initiated under state Fish and Game laws.
