Atty. Edward J. "Ed" Casey
Ed Casey represents a variety of residential, retail and commercial developers in land use matters, including those arising under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). His practice encompasses every facet of the entitlement process, from pre-acquisition due diligence to permitting, and he has successfully prosecuted and defended CEQA and other land use lawsuits for a number of major development projects.
Land Use And Zoning Law & More Attorney · Serving Los Angeles, CA
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About Edward J. "Ed" Casey at a Glance
Edward J. "Ed" Casey is a zoning attorney based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Alston & Bird LLP. Admitted to practice in California, United States. Educated at University of Chicago (J.D., 1985) and Hofstra University (BA). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Land Use and Zoning (Los Angeles) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Land Use and Zoning Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Land Use and Zoning (2026). Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Edward J. "Ed" Casey
- Ed Casey represents a variety of residential, retail and commercial developers in land use matters, including those arising under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
- His practice encompasses every facet of the entitlement process, from pre-acquisition due diligence to permitting, and he has successfully prosecuted and defended CEQA and other land use lawsuits for a number of major development projects
- Ed was listed in the 2015 and 2016 editions of The Best Lawyers in America© and named a “2013 Top Rated Lawyer in Energy, Environmental, and Land Use Law” by The Recorder
- In 2012, Ed was featured in the Daily Journal as one of the “Top 100 Lawyers in California,” and in 2011, the Daily Journal named Ed one of California’s Top 25 Land-Use Leaders
- Ed’s practice also focuses on water supply issues arising from development projects
- He has represented private landowners and developers in connection with securing sufficient water supplies for their projects in accordance with recent water supply legislation
- Ed is a member of the board of governors of the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation and chairs the Land Use Committee of the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce
- He received his J.D., with honors, from the University of Chicago in 1985
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Land Use & Zoning in Los Angeles
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Los Angeles
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Los Angeles are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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Focused Zoning Practice
Concentrating on zoning means Edward J. "Ed" Casey's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Los Angeles
A Los Angeles-based practice means Edward J. "Ed" Casey attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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