Overview
Mitch Menzer is a nationally recognized real estate attorney who focuses on real estate development and land use law.
A prominent attorney with a Chambers and Legal 500 land use/zoning recognition, his practice emphasizes land use matters and obtaining entitlements for complex real estate development projects, including residential developments, mixed-use projects, shopping centers, hotels and office developments. He also represents investors and developers in other aspects of real estate development, including land use due diligence, site acquisition, and financings.
Mitch helps clients navigate complex land use procedures and comply with the California Environmental Quality Act, with particular experience in discretionary approvals, development agreements, design review and infrastructure agreements.
Mitch also counsels residential development clients in taking advantage of recent California legislative initiatives to produce more housing, including the state Density Bonus Law, the Housing Accountability Act, AB 2011, SB 6, SB 35, SB 8 and accessory dwelling units.
Additionally, Mitch served on the Los Angeles City Planning Commission from 2000 to 2004 and was the President of the Commission in 2002 and 2003. During that time, he served on the Mayor’s Development Advisory Group and the Mayor’s Industrial Land Task Force.
Practice Areas
Industries
Bar & Court Admissions
- State Bar of California
Education
J.D., University of California, Los Angeles School of Law, 1984, Order of the Coif
B.A., Amherst College, 1978
