Gary Griffin

Gary Griffin is a Senior Counsel specializing in municipal governance and land use at Sterling & Finch LLP, bringing 18 years of comprehensive experience to the field of state and local law. He earned his J.D. from the University of California, Berkeley School of Law, after completing his undergraduate studies in Urban Planning at UCLA. Gary advises a diverse client base, from burgeoning municipalities to established county governments, on critical issues including zoning reform, environmental impact assessments, and innovative public-private development initiatives. His professional philosophy centers on proactive legal counsel that fosters sustainable community growth while minimizing litigation risks. Before joining Sterling & Finch, Gary served as Assistant City Attorney for the City of Oceanview, where he was instrumental in negotiating a groundbreaking multi-jurisdictional agreement for regional wastewater management, a model still referenced today. Readers can expect his articles to provide insightful analysis, practical strategies, and clear interpretations of complex state statutes and local ordinances, all grounded in his extensive experience. His authoritative guide, 'Navigating Local Ordinances: A Practitioner's Handbook,' is widely recognized as an essential resource for attorneys and urban planners