Atty. Timothy J. Carmel
A partner and co-founder of Carmel & Naccasha LLP, Tim Carmel has practiced law extensively in San Luis Obispo County for over 37 years in the areas of municipal law, land use, real property transactions, and related matters. Tim has devoted much of his practice to public sector clients, including cities, community services districts, sanitary and other special districts, and he served in the office of the City Attorney for the City of Arroyo Grande for 30 years.
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Timothy J. Carmel is a Partner based in San Luis Obispo, California, practicing at Carmel & Naccasha LLP. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on contracts, real estate, zoning, environmental, and government. Admitted to practice in California (1986), Nevada (1986), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California (1986), and U.S. Supreme Court (1990). Educated at Golden Gate University of Law (J.D., 1984) and University of California, Berkeley (B.A., 1980). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in San Luis Obispo, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- A partner and co-founder of Carmel & Naccasha LLP, Tim Carmel has practiced law extensively in San Luis Obispo County for over 37 years in the areas of municipal law, land use, real property transactions, and related matters
- Tim has devoted much of his practice to public sector clients, including cities, community services districts, sanitary and other special districts, and he served in the office of the City Attorney for the City of Arroyo Grande for 30 years
- In that role, he was responsible for advising the City Council, City Manager, and all City departments on points of law and ensuring that all proper legal procedures were followed
- Tim also serves as District Counsel for the Cambria Community Services District (since 2009), Cayucos Sanitary District (since 1994), and Mission Hills Community Services District (since 1997)
- He is general counsel for San Miguelito Mutual Water Company (since 2008), Morro Rock Mutual Water Company, and Cayucos Beach Mutual Water Company (both since 2003)
- In addition, many private businesses and individuals rely on Tim for representation and counsel in their land use and real estate matters
- For the past 30 plus years, Tim has represented the Hearst Corporation in its local land use and real estate matters
- Tim was a recipient of the American Jurisprudence Award in Insurance Law
- He was also the 1979 World Frisbee Distance Champion and worked as a representative of Wham-O Manufacturing Company playing Frisbee
- BAR ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS • The State Bar of California • The State Bar of Nevada • San Luis Obispo County Bar Association
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
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Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
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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 San Luis Obispo 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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