A long-established San Fernando Valley land-use law firm. In May 2026 its principals — Fred Gaines, Sherman Stacey, Kimberly Rible and Alicia Bartley — joined Rand Paster & Nelson LLP as partners; historical filings remain on the City register under this name.
Fees reported to the City of Los Angeles Ethics Commission by this firm’s clients in their quarterly filings. Figures cover City of Los Angeles lobbying only — County, Metro, LAUSD and state work is reported to separate registries and is not included here.
| Reporting year | Fees reported | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $164,502 | — |
| 2024 | $131,174 | −20% |
| 2025 | $187,794 | +43% |
| 2026 (Q1–Q2) | $29,219 | part year |
Individuals registered with the City of Los Angeles to lobby on this firm’s behalf in its most recent registration year.
Clients that registered this firm with the City and the amounts they reported paying it. Amounts cover 2025 and 2026 filings to date.
| Client | Paid, 2025–26 to date |
|---|---|
| George Gray | $66,066 |
| Charles Company | $44,506 |
| Zucker Jewish Academy Woodland Hills | $30,297 |
| A&T Development, LLC | $18,548 |
| Meco Properties, LLC | $15,277 |
| Full House Restaurant | $12,700 |
| Lincoln Park Holdings, LLC | $12,649 |
| Patteson Franklin Family Trust | $8,432 |
| PCS Energy, LLC | $6,260 |
| Farrell Atlassi | $2,280 |
Departments, offices and bodies this firm reported contacting in its quarterly activity filings.
| Agency or office | Reported activity |
|---|---|
| Planning, City | 94 filings |
| Building and Safety | 9 filings |
| Public Works, Board of | 2 filings |
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