Land use, government, environmental law
Strategic counsel for California development approvals.
Rand Paster & Nelson LLP is a boutique land use, government, municipal advocacy, and environmental law firm based in Southern California. We help developers, property owners, and institutions navigate one of the most regulated and procedurally complex development environments in the country and get real projects approved and built.
Who We Are
A boutique firm built for the realities of California land use.
Rand Paster & Nelson LLP provides strategic legal advice to guide clients through local and statewide regulatory matters, helping them secure approvals and move projects forward.
The firm brings legal, planning, government, advocacy, and litigation experience to residential, mixed-use, industrial, commercial, and nonprofit development work.
Deep experience, practical judgment, and close attention to local process.
Practice Areas
Guidance across the full land use and development process.
State and Local Housing Advocacy
Rand Paster & Nelson has been at the forefront of California housing-law enforcement.
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Entitlements
Our team has successfully processed thousands of entitlements throughout California.
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CEQA/NEPA
Compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) are key parts of the development and approval process.
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Due Diligence
We provide comprehensive land use due diligence advice for clients who already own property or are looking to purchase, finance, or invest.
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Vested Rights
In California’s ever-changing regulatory environment, we help clients vest their rights to develop their property in accordance with current regulations.
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Founding Partners
Leadership with agency, advocacy, and development experience.
Our team understands agency culture, local practice, technical review, public hearings, and the practical path from concept to approval.
