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Water is simple. Water issues are complex. Legal is an important perspective in water matters but rarely the only one. That’s why we strategize with engineers, hydrologists, geologists, and water quality specialists to find solutions. Our team-oriented approach is one way we help clients resolve issues and deliver value. 

We work daily to protect and secure long-term supplies of surface, ground, reclaimed, and desalinated water for members of the water industry and their customers. For more than 60 years, we have worked to preserve water rights, promote legislative interests, develop and finance essential infrastructure, recover costs of service, respond to regulatory initiatives and protect clients from potential liability.

We understand the unique California and federal laws and regulations that impact water from every possible perspective. We represent watermasters, water districts, cities, utilities, developers, agricultural growers and processors, design-builders, operators, and local, regional, and state agencies. We counsel them on a wide range of environmental, financing, water law, and water utility issues, including related litigation. 

Our team includes an active Government Relations & Regulation practice in Sacramento and Washington, DC. They help clients achieve legislative and administrative solutions to the legal, environmental, and political barriers related to permitting, construction, development, and project approval. Working with our colleagues in the environment, land use, eminent domain, public finance, infrastructure, insurance recovery, and employment law arenas is crucial to serve our clients' diverse needs. 

The goal of our California Water Views blog is to share thoughtful analysis and practical experience with our clients, colleagues, strategic partners and industry media. We endeavor to relay and explain key legal issues affecting the California Water sector, and its long and complicated history. Please join the discussion and let us know if you would like our perspective on a specific topic and can’t find it here. For more information about our Water Law Group and team members, please visit Nossaman’s website.