Robert M. Smith

Representing seafood client defending against California Proposition 65 claim alleging harmful toxins were found in seafood products.

Representing California port district in various matters before the California Coastal Commission, including defense of a Coastal Commission enforcement action, defense of an appeal to proposed development plans, and other permitting matters.

Representing client in Tribal negotiations and associated defense of an appeal concerning a proposed multi-family residential development in Washington State.

Advising national warehouse company concerning compliance with California air quality management district regulations.

Represent client in defending enforcement action brought by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - Seafood Inspection Program against alleged violations involving seafood processing facility.

Represent California port district in evaluating and developing major redevelopment of port areas, including hotels, convention center, restaurants, and associated facilities.

Represent California port client in development of port and marine infrastructure to support offshore wind project, including associated real estate transactions, environmental review, permitting, and regulatory advice.

Representing school district in opposing unpermitted aggregate yard operation located adjacent to elementary school.

Representing client in seeking to overturn a local ban on utility-scale solar development and develop first solar facility in city jurisdiction.

Conducting licensing and regulatory due diligence for lender to various cannabis companies.

Representing global building products manufacturer in obtaining permits to expand its silica mining operation in Washington State.

Lead counsel representing approximately 70 shellfish companies in litigation concerning Tribal treaty fishing rights in US v. Washington litigation, involving the adjudication of over 900 claims submitted by shellfish companies.

Representing aquaculture companies in enforcement actions brought by the US Army Corps of Engineers, California Coastal Commission, and US Environmental Protection Agency.

Representing aquaculture and seafood processing facilities in obtaining NPDES permits and Clean Water Act compliance.

Advising port districts concerning potential expansion of aquaculture in their districts.

Represented aquaculture trade association in drafting and negotiating a new aquaculture lease template for all aquaculture leases in Washington State.

Represented city in first-ever update to its zoning code and associated environmental review.

Represented clients on complex land-use and entitlements for mixed-use and entertainment developments, including specific plan amendments, development agreements, tract maps, alcohol and signage entitlements, and associated environmental review under California Environmental Quality Act. Previous work has included projects associated with residential, commercial, and stadium developments.

Represented cities on various land use matters, including the negotiation of purchase and sale agreements, development agreements, leases, environmental review under California Environmental Quality Act, and other entitlement and zoning issues associated with mixed-use development projects.

Represented residential developer in settlement of over 50 lawsuits concerning the historical preservation of an existing residential development.

Represented aquaculture trade association in negotiations with the US Food and Drug Administration concerning proposed changes to shellfish health regulations.

Representing marinas, commercial, and residential developers concerning compliance with Coastal Zone Management Act, California Coastal Act, and Washington State Shoreline Management Act.