Atty. Robert Leland Glushon
Mr. Glushon has over 40 years experience in land use, zoning, CEQA, real estate, real property and related litigation.
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Robert Leland Glushon is a Managing Shareholder based in Encino, California, practicing at Luna And Glushon. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on real estate and zoning. Admitted to practice in California (1980). Educated at Loyola University (J.D., 1980) and University of California at Los Angeles (B.A. Political, 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Los Angeles County Bar Association. Serands clients in Encino, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Glushon has over 40 years experience in land use, zoning, CEQA, real estate, real property and related litigation
- His representation includes property owners, community groups, local residents and applicants involving subdivisions, conditional use permits, variances, zoning adjustments, Specific Plan project permits, environmental review, building permits, and other related entitlements
- He also has extensive experience in real estate transactions, issues and disputes involving boundaries, easements, trees, construction, and other neighbor issues
- Experience Mr. Glushon represented the prevailing party in the landmark case of Nasha v
- City of Los Angeles (2004) 125 Cal
- App. 4th 470 where the Court of Appeal set aside a Planning Commission decision based on a conflict of interest
- successfully represented a group of homeowners in getting the City of Los Angeles to revoke building permits based on inadequate environmental review of “piecemeal development of separate lots” upheld in the case of Arviv Enterprises, Inc. v
- South Valley Area Planning Com. (2002) 101 Cal.App.4th 1333
- represented the neighbors who filed legal action which resulted in the preservation of Runyon Canyon Park from a corporate logo sports facility
- and successfully represented neighbors in forcing revisions of development projects including small lot subdivisions and proposed mansion ized out-of-scale homes
- Prior to entering private law practice, Mr. Glushon was a Deputy to Los Angeles City Councilman Marvin Braude and was involved in all aspects of zoning, planning, land use, building and safety and other work with City departments
- Mr. Glushon has served as a City Commissioner including the Board of Zoning Appeals, President of the Environmental Quality Board, Board of Neighborhood Commissioners, Telecommunications and Citizens Oversight Committee on Animal Services Bond Expenditures
- He has also served as a Los Angeles County Commissioner on the Citizens Economy and Efficiency Commission by appointment of Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky
- In 1997, he was elected to represent the Eleventh City Council District on The Elected Charter Reform Commission for the City of Los Angeles which proposed a new City Charter that was overwhelmingly approved by the voters in June 1999
- He helped draft the new City Charter changes that established 7 Area Planning Commissions, streamlined the land use appeal process and created a system of neighborhood councils
- He is a Past President of the Encino Neighborhood Council, Encino Property Owners Association and Encino Little League
- Watch these videos: “Intro to Law and Land,” with key insights on property rights, zoning, and land use issues every homeowner and developer should understand. https://tinyurl.com/3unb4x2u Fence Encroachment Video: http://bit.ly/3IARKpr Borders: When property lines get blurred and neighbors cross boundaries, this quick video shows you exactly what to do to protect your land and your peace of mind. https://bit.ly/3WIlEM9 When construction starts next door, even small changes can spark big conflicts—this video shows how to protect your property and keep neighbor relationships from collapsing. https://tinyurl.com/landuselaw-construction Not all neighborhood drama starts with words… some start with concrete
- Watch the Great Wall Dispute video: https://tinyurl.com/greatwalldispute Helping homeowners navigate land use rules and avoid costly surprises—watch this video to see how something as simple as a hedge could put your property at risk. https://tinyurl.com/landusehedge
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Why local counsel matters in California
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 Encino 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 andnue, 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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