Tiffany Israel
Equity Partner
Tiffany Israel specializes in the representation of public agencies and serves as City Attorney and General Counsel to special districts including a Park and Recreation District and several Successor Agencies and a Housing Authority. As one of the cities she serves is the sole water and wastewater purveyor within the city, Ms. Israel advises city staff on all legal matters necessary for the operation of these departments.
Ms. Israel devotes a substantial amount of time to drafting and reviewing legislation and contracts, and negotiating real estate, housing, and development transactions, including drafting agreements for property acquisition and the development of commercial, industrial, and housing projects as well as agreements relating to water mitigation and the use and sale of recycled water.
Ms. Israel has also advised cities, police departments, school districts and water districts on various matters including Government Tort Claims litigation, civil rights litigation, property acquisition (including eminent domain), land use, environmental compliance, school fees, the formation of community facility districts and construction and breach of contract litigation. Ms. Israel has substantial litigation experience, including extensive law and motion work, in both state and federal courts and administrative proceedings.