Law Office of Phillip H. Babich

Entitlements & Project Approvals

- Zoning analysis and permitted use determinations

- Conditional use permits, variances, and rezonings

- General plan and specific plan amendments

- Subdivision maps (tentative and final)

- Development agreements

- Representation and advocacy at public hearings

CEQA Compliance

- CEQA strategy and risk assessment

- CEQA documentation oversight 

- CEQA litigation

Real Estate Development Strategy

- Density bonus and affordable housing compliance

- Inclusionary zoning and housing element strategy

- Coastal development permitting

- Agency coordination at the local and state level

Land Use Litigation

- Administrative appeals

- Writs of mandate

- Civil litigation

- Permit and entitlement disputes

- Suits over CC&Rs

Property Rights, Easements & Title

- Easement drafting and negotiation

- Boundary and access disputes

- Title and land use due diligence

- Utility and access agreements

Due Diligence & Acquisition Support

- Land use feasibility analysis

- Zoning and entitlement review

Purchase & Sale Transactions

for Commercial and Residential Properties

- Draft and negotiate purchase agreements

- Review disclosures, due diligence

- Advise on contingencies and closing

Leasing for Commercial and 

Residential Properties

- Draft and Negotiate lease agreements

- Draft and Negotiate TI agreements

- Lease enforcement

Real Estate Litigation

- Breach of contract claims

- Failure to disclose property defects

- Quiet title and partition actions

- Boundary, easement, and neighbor disputes

- Unlawful detainer (eviction) proceedings

Title & Escrow Matters

- Reviewing title reports and insurance policies

- Clearing liens and encumbrances

- Resolving escrow disputes

- Coordinating with title and escrow professionals

Property Rights & Disputes

- Easements and access rights

- Trespass and nuisance claims

- Adverse possession and prescriptive easements

- Boundary and neighbor disputes

Due Diligence & Risk Assessment

- Review title, leases, and boundaries

- Identify risks