JS provides legal services to public and private clients throughout Oregon concerning local, state, and federal land use and environmental regulatory issues.

JS represents applicants and other participants in proceedings involving appellate land use litigation as well as applications for land use permits, comprehensive plan amendments, zone changes, and other regulatory clearances. Firm lawyers work closely with government counsel, private general practitioners, planners, architects, consultants, engineers, surveyors, and other land use professionals.

JS principals have extensive experience with Oregon's comprehensive land use planning laws, goals, and rules in projects ranging from minor land divisions to industrial parks and destination resorts. Firm attorneys have served as special counsel, referees, or hearings officials for a variety of state and local agencies including the Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals and the Oregon Land Conservation and Development Commission.

JS welcomes private clients who respect the interest of the public in sound land use planning and environmental regulation.

JS seeks public clients who respect the interest of the private sector in governmental responsiveness, fairness, efficiency, and economic viability.

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