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Land Use and Municipal Law
Abbott & Kindermann, Inc. attorneys provide a broad spectrum of legal services for private and public clients in all aspects of land use law.
Environmental Law
The firm offers counseling, permitting, and litigation services with respect to the full breadth of environmental issues.
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In addition to land use law, the firm offers counseling and litigation services for clients.
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From Our Blog
Don’t Miss Out On The Chance To Join Daniel Cucchi And Company On March 12, 2021, For A Virtual Course On Annual Land Use Law Review and Update Through UC Davis Extension
Reminder! Daniel Cucchi, Matthew Gray, and Garrett Colli will teach a joint virtual course on March 12, 2021 (Pre-recorded lectures available from March 11th through March 15th), titled, “Annual Land…
Continue ReadingThank You For Attending Abbott & Kindermann’s 20th Annual Land Use Law Conference This Year
For all of you who were able to attend, thank you for your participation in Abbott & Kindermann’s 20th Annual Land Use Law Conference. We appreciate your time, attention, and…
Continue ReadingJoin Daniel Cucchi And Company On March 12, 2021, For The Virtual Course “Annual Land Use Law Review and Update” Through UC Davis Extension
Daniel Cucchi, Matthew Gray, and Garrett Colli will teach a joint virtual course on March 12, 2021 (Pre-recorded lectures available from March 11th through March 15th), titled, “Annual Land Use…
Continue ReadingAbbott & Kindermann’s 20th Annual Land Use, Real Estate, and Environmental Law Update
Reserve your spot for our virtual conference taking place January 21-25, 2021. From January 21 to 25, 2021 Abbott & Kindermann, Inc. will present its 20th annual educational program for…
Continue ReadingWelcome to Abbott & Kindermann’s 2020 4th Quarter cumulative CEQA update. This summary provides links to more in-depth case write-ups on the firm’s blog. The case names of the newest…
Continue ReadingAbbott & Kindermann’s 20th Annual Land Use, Real Estate, and Environmental Law Update
Reserve your spot for our virtual conference taking place January 21-25, 2021. From January 21 to 25, 2021 Abbott & Kindermann, Inc. will present its 20th annual educational program for…
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Our Team
![]() William W. Abbott is Of Counsel in Abbott & Kindermann, Inc., a Sacramento-based law firm focusing on land use issues. Mr. Abbott’s clients include public… William W. Abbott is Of Counsel in Abbott & Kindermann, Inc., a Sacramento-based law firm focusing on land use issues. Mr. Abbott’s clients include public agencies, private developers, and property owners concerned with real estate development throughout California. A long time instructor in land use law, Mr. Abbott also serves as an expert witness on California land use proceedings in state and federal court. Mr. Abbott has also participated in numerous training programs for local planning departments, County Supervisors Association of California, League of California Cities, and the County Planning Directors’ Association. Practice Areas:
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| ![]() Diane G. Kindermann Henderson is a shareholder in Abbott & Kindermann, Inc. Ms. Kindermann represents numerous private and public agency clients, development, agricultural, industrial, mining… Diane G. Kindermann Henderson is a shareholder in Abbott & Kindermann, Inc. Ms. Kindermann represents numerous private and public agency clients, development, agricultural, industrial, mining and other landowner interests in matters concerning environmental, land use, planning and zoning laws, CEQA, Federal and State Endangered Species Acts, wetlands, water rights and water quality, mineral rights, timber and forestry resources, NEPA and hazardous waste matters, including CERCLA. Ms. Kindermann is an Executive Committee Chairperson on the Sacramento Regional Transit Authority, Friends of Light Rail Board. She is also on the Council of Counsel and Environment Committee for the Construction Materials Association of California. Ms. Kindermann is a member of the American Planning Association and has also served on the Legal Affairs Committee, and the Wetlands/ Endangered Species Task Force for the Association of California Water Agencies. Practice Areas:
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![]() Glen C. Hansen is Senior Counsel at Abbott & Kindermann, Inc. Mr. Hansen litigates disputes involving land use, real estate, constitutional takings, local government law… Glen C. Hansen is Senior Counsel at Abbott & Kindermann, Inc. Mr. Hansen litigates disputes involving land use, real estate, constitutional takings, local government law and commercial transactions. Mr. Hansen also advises clients on matters involving real property disputes, business law, environmental law and local government matters. He often speaks at conferences and seminars on these issues. Mr. Hansen served as the Chairman of the Real Property Section of the Sacramento County Bar Association and the Chairman of the Governmental Affairs Committee of the Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce. He is a member of the Executive Committee of the Environmental Section of the Sacramento County Bar Association, and serves on the Agribusiness Committee of the Business Law Section of the State Bar of California. He also serves as a Dispute Resolution Conference pro-tem judge for the El Dorado County Superior Court. Practice Areas:
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| ![]() Daniel S. Cucchi is a senior associate at Abbott & Kindermann, Inc., providing legal services for our land development, public agency and industry practice groups. Daniel S. Cucchi is a senior associate at Abbott & Kindermann, Inc., providing legal services for our land development, public agency and industry practice groups. His practice areas include land use, CEQA, municipal law, real estate, natural resources, administrative and business law. Mr. Cucchi rejoined Abbott and Kindermann, Inc. in 2019. Mr. Cucchi assists with the firm’s representation of public agency and private clients, including cities and counties, air districts, developers, and industrial and agricultural landowners in matters relating to land use entitlements, planning and zoning laws, CEQA, conservation grants and easements, and litigation. He has also been a speaker at both national and state conferences for the American Planning Association speaking on climate change and improving the agency/public communication process. Practice Areas:
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