For more than fifteen years, I've represented homeowners, ranchers, and other property owners across California in tree-related disputes.

One case I often point to: I represented a ranch owner in San Luis Obispo against Pacific Gas & Electric Co., involving the destruction of over 70 Coast Live Oak trees, resulting in a $250,000 settlement. Mature oaks like those can take a lifetime to replace, which is a big part of why these cases are worth pursuing.

Here’s an overview of my tree-law services:

• Timber trespass or cutting down trees

• Improper trimming or pruning of trees

• Damage to property caused by encroaching roots

• Dangerous trees owned by neighbors

• Protecting valuable trees from neighboring construction projects

Tree Law Speaker

I’m a noted guest lecturer on Arborist Law and have spoken at multiple Western Chapters of the International Society of Arboriculture (WCISA) events, delivering presentations such as “The Service Provider Contract” and “The Arborist and Tree Contractor at Trial: the Nuisance-Tree Case.”

I’ve also spoken to the San Diego Arborists regarding “Tree Law Before the California Supreme Court.”