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Ryan M. Leaderman  


Associate

ryan.leaderman@dlapiper.com

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1999 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 400
Los Angeles, California 90067-6023
United States
T: +1 310 595 3152   F: +1 310 595 3452

Ryan Leaderman is an associate in the Land Use department of the Los Angeles office of DLA Piper.

Mr. Leaderman's practice is focused upon land use planning, zoning, entitlement acquisition and protection, and due diligence. His practice includes General Plan and Zoning Amendments; all types of land use permits, including Variances and Conditional Use Permits; and the drafting and negotiation of Development Agreements. Mr. Leaderman’s practice also includes all aspects of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), including CEQA litigation. Mr. Leaderman interacts regularly with many types of governmental agencies. His clients include private developers, corporations, and non profit organizations.

Mr. Leaderman has been named a Southern California Super Lawyer Rising Star in 2006, 2007, 2009 and 2010 by the publisher of Law & Politics and Los Angeles magazines, and he is a member of the State Bar of California.

Mr. Leaderman graduated magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) in 1995 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. He received his J.D. from the UCLA School of Law in 1999.

Admissions

  • California

Publications

  • Co-author, "Mitigation Fees May Stall Development Resurgence," Daily Journal, March 23, 2010
  • Co-author, "Big Solutions are Needed to Head Off a Serious Water Crisis," E/The Environmental Magazine, February 3, 2009

Seminars

  • Presenter, "Development Slowed, CEQA Didn't: Don't Be Blind Sided - Learn about the Important CEQA Cases Decided in 2009," February 4, 2010
  • Speaker, "Young Real Estate Professionals CEQA Presentation," IDS Real Estate Group, Los Angeles, CA, July 29, 2008
  • Speaker, "Permitting Your Project – Navigating the Approval Process, American Resort Development Association (ARDA)," Venetian Resort Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, April 8, 2008


EDUCATION

  • J.D., University of California at Los Angeles School of Law 1999
  • B.A., University of California at Los Angeles 1995 magna cum laude
      Phi Beta Kappa

EDUCATION

  • J.D., University of California at Los Angeles School of Law 1999
  • B.A., University of California at Los Angeles 1995 magna cum laude
      Phi Beta Kappa

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