Litigation

Our preferred course of action is to resolve legal matters before they reach the courtroom. But when litigation is inevitable or benefits our clients, we’re ready to represent our clients at every level of the court system and before administrative agencies.

PKW Law approaches all litigation with a solid, deliberate, and thorough approach. From discovery to appeal, our clients enjoy efficient and effective advocacy and clear communication. We don’t just advise our clients from afar; we work closely with them to guide litigation strategy and ensure our work aligns with their goals. Clients can expect personal interactions through every step of the process so they understand the case strength and strategy. 

Our track record includes:

  • Successful challenges of the State Water Resources Control Board’s unlawful issuance of curtailment orders during the drought and adoption of wetlands regulations issued in excess of board authority

  • Challenging the State Water Resources Control Board’s revisions to the Water Quality Control Plan for the San Francisco Bay/Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta as violating the Porter-Cologne Act, CEQA, and the Clean Water Act

  • Representing water users in a federal court case challenging biological opinions issued pursuant to the Endangered Species Act

  • Representing groundwater sustainability agencies in a challenge to the adoption of a groundwater sustainability plan under the California Sustainable Groundwater Management Act