A boutique land-use law firm launched in 2022 by three prominent California land-use attorneys, and now one of the busiest entitlement practices in the city by client count. It expanded again in 2026 when Fred Gaines, Sherman Stacey and colleagues from Gaines & Stacey joined as partners, adding a long-running San Fernando Valley entitlement book.
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 | $2.55M | — |
| 2024 | $2.38M | −7% |
| 2025 | $1.66M | −30% |
| 2026 (Q1–Q2) | $474,316 | 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 |
|---|---|
| Lincoln Property Company | $301,558 |
| Borstein Enterprises | $171,210 |
| LaTerra Development, LLC | $110,206 |
| INTRACORP SW, LLC | $97,051 |
| Carmel Partners | $89,444 |
| Uncommon Developers | $80,530 |
| Sportsmens Lodge Owner, LLC c/o Midwood Investment & Development | $69,530 |
| SLG Partners, LLC | $65,802 |
| Trammell Crow Company (TC LA Development, Inc.) | $62,808 |
| Meta Housing Corporation | $55,239 |
Departments, offices and bodies this firm reported contacting in its quarterly activity filings.
| Agency or office | Reported activity |
|---|---|
| Planning, City | 1342 filings |
| City Council | 525 filings |
| Building and Safety | 524 filings |
| Public Works, Engineering | 236 filings |
| Los Angeles Housing Department | 223 filings |
| Water & Power (DWP) | 142 filings |
| Transportation (LADOT, DOT) | 129 filings |
| Neighborhood Councils | 69 filings |
| Fire (LAFD) | 69 filings |
| Police (LAPD) | 24 filings |
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