Michael Patrick Durkee: Land Use Navigator
If you’re looking for legal guidance on California Land Use law, including the Subdivision Map Act, Planning and Zoning law, Vested Rights (vesting tentative maps, development agreements), the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), initiatives and referenda, municipal law, or questions/concerns in another related area, look no further. Michael Patrick Durkee is a creative, knowledgeable, strategic, and experienced resource for all these topics and more. He is equipped to handle all your land use needs, whether they involve transactions, litigation, or mediation.
Assisting California developers, public agencies, individual property owners and more from Contra Costa County to Napa and Sonoma to San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles to San Diego to Humboldt County and back again
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Navigate Land Use Law With Confidence
Land use can be complicated, confusing, and highly political. Whether you are a developer, builder, property owner, neighbor, local public agency (city, town, county), or investor in the real estate industry, you need a creative, strategic, experienced, and expert “navigator” at your side. Michael Patrick Durkee is here to help. With over 40 years of experience, Michael has guided thousands of clients through some of California’s thorniest situations to successful outcomes.
Subdivision Map Act Classes With Your Needs In Mind
Attorney Durkee is proud to present his Subdivision Map Act classes, created with the intention of educating concerned parties about how to work within the complex set of laws that regulate subdivisions in California. This one-day seminar provides guidelines for effective use of the Subdivision Map Act, including the responsibilities and powers of local agencies under the Act, opportunities for developers and other subdividers, some of the more controversial areas of the Act, as well as legislation regarding recent Map Act changes. Mr. Durkee created this class in response to an increasing demand for information that is hard to find and even harder to understand. For more information, please visit the Subdivision Map Act Classes page.
Offering Land Use Litigation And Mediation Services
Throughout his career, attorney Durkee has established himself as a knowledgeable representative for individuals, businesses, municipalities and governing bodies throughout California. His comprehensive knowledge of California Land Use laws has made him a sought-after lawyer for both litigation and mediation. Put his four decades of experience representing both petitioners (challengers) and respondents (defendants) to work for you.
For guidance you can trust through complicated land use or environmental laws or to register for the Subdivision Map Act class, please call 510-906-4990.