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Downey Brand has deep experience in 11 industries. We aren’t trying to be something to everyone, but we do want to be the right choice for you in the industries we serve.
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Aerospace
Assisting aerospace and defense firms on environmental matters is a particular area of focus. We have represented aerospace and defense clients on matters involving environmental remediation, cost recovery litigation, hazardous waste regulatory issues, underground storage tanks, regulatory standard setting, water rights and stormwater regulatory issues. Our team is also experienced at advising clients on industry-specific ADA issues,...
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Agribusiness
As home to the largest and most dynamic agricultural industry in the United States, California occupies a central position in the global agricultural economy. Downey Brand provides a full spectrum of legal services to those in the production, processing, and distribution of food and agricultural products, to the associations and agencies that represent them, as...
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Banking & Financial Institutions
Transactional and Regulatory Our attorneys routinely advise financial institutions in all types and sizes of commercial financing transactions, including syndicated and participated loans, acquisition financings, asset-based loans, agricultural loans, project financings, mezzanine financings and equipment leasing. When appropriate for a particular transaction, we are able to call upon the experience of other specialists within Downey...
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Construction
We help our clients devise practical solutions to problems that may arise during the earliest phases of project conception and design, through contract drafting, bidding procedures and protests, and dispute management during design and construction. Where disputes cannot be avoided, our group has extensive experience with litigating virtually every category and subcategory of construction disputes....
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Energy & Utilities
Downey Brand’s attorneys have a wealth of experience representing clients in all aspects of energy development: renewable and conventional generation; transmission; energy storage; and procurement. In the renewable energy sector, our law firm has experience advising the owners, developers, and purchasers of solar thermal, small- and utility-scale solar photovoltaic, wind, geothermal, biomass, and hydroelectric resources....
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Healthcare
Healthcare has long been a staple sector in the Sacramento region, and Downey Brand healthcare attorneys have historically provided a broad spectrum of legal services to businesses and individuals who operate in this arena. Our healthcare attorneys regularly assist clients with developing and executing their business transactions, assessing data privacy and security risks, providing reimbursement...
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Higher Education
From construction and real estate to acquisitions and policy advisement, Downey Brand attorneys have extensive experience handling the difficult and nuanced legal matters that can arise for higher education institutions of all shapes and sizes—from small colleges and distance educators to large, multi-campus universities. Institutions of higher education must defend against a substantial quantity and...
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Municipal & Public Agency
For private sector clients, we understand the myriad of special laws that apply when seeking a permit or approval for a project. Whether it is a real estate development project, a solar farm, or a discharge permit, our lawyers know how to use the Ralph M. Brown Act (Open Meetings) and the Public Records Act...
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Nonprofit/Tax-Exempt Organizations
Downey Brand’s attorneys have assisted nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations across the spectrum, from business-oriented entities like trade associations, agricultural cooperatives, and credit unions to charities, foundations, and higher education institutions. We have significant experience helping clients comply with the stringent regulations that govern nonprofit entities, including campaign finance and asset management rules. In addition to...
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Real Estate
From environmental and title due diligence, to land purchase and financing, and through the approval process with local and state agencies our lawyers are there to keep the project on track and close the deal. Our industry team brings together real estate, finance, environmental and governmental attorneys, providing clients a comprehensive and efficient response to...
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Retail
With a multi-disciplinary approach we provide assistance to our retail clients on a full spectrum of matters covering corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, financing, employment issues, supplier’s contracts, intellectual property, licensing, real estate transactions, environmental and land use issues and governmental regulations.  We have industry specific experience pertaining to corporate governance, retail wage-and-hour issues, disability...
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Technology
Our experienced teams of cross-disciplinary attorneys work closely with a wide array of industries and corporate practices that have unique technology needs: food and agriculture, health sciences, gaming, pharmaceuticals, automotive, aerospace, software and more. With a keen understanding of these nuanced enterprises, Downey Brand is uniquely positioned to help clients advance with the speed and...
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Water Rights & Resources
Since the firm’s earliest work for water users and suppliers in the Sacramento and San Joaquin Valleys established its historic Central Valley presence, clients statewide now count on our water expertise – on the Central Coast, the Inland Empire and Southern California regions, the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada, and the entire north state....