Sacramento 916.520.5322
Assistant Information
Dana Reeder
Phone 916.520.5473
Email
Education
- J.D., University of California at Los Angeles School of Law, 2023
- B.A., Environmental Science and Policy and Political Science, Duke University, 2019
Bar Admissions
- California, 2023
Court Admissions
Jake R. Voorhees
Associate
Jake Voorhees helps clients navigate the complexities of surface and groundwater water rights and supply with precision and passion.
He approaches each case with a client-focused mindset, tailoring legal strategies to individual needs. Jake adeptly represents public and private sector clients, addressing a spectrum of water rights and supply issues, including new water rights, enforcement of existing water rights, and adherence to the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). Drawing on his background as a fourth-generation almond farmer, Jake brings a distinctive perspective to his work, enhancing his ability to secure favorable client outcomes.
Professional, Community And Pro Bono Involvement
- Sacramento County Bar Association, Environmental Law Section, 2024
- UCLA Journal of Environmental Law and Policy, Managing Editor, 2022-2023
Announcements
1 related items-
December 14, 2023Downey Brand Welcomes Five New Associates to its Sacramento Office
Legal Alerts
1 related itemsPublications
3 related items-
August/September 2024State Water Board Adopts Water Conservation Regulations for Urban Retail Water Suppliers
California Water Law & Policy Reporter, Volume 34, Number 11 -
May 2024Sacramento County Superior Court Rules in Favor of the State Water Board’s Substitute Environmental Document for Phase I of the San Francisco Bay-Delta Plan
California Water Law & Policy Reporter, Volume 33, Number 8 -
April 2024U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Releases a Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for the Near-Term Operation of the Lower Colorado River Watershed
California Land Use Law & Policy Reporter, Volume 33, Number 7
When not working to serve the needs of his clients, Jake can be found golfing, cooking, or snowmobiling in the winter. Jake is a rabid Duke basketball and Boise State football fan.
Professional, Community And Pro Bono Involvement
- Sacramento County Bar Association, Environmental Law Section, 2024
- UCLA Journal of Environmental Law and Policy, Managing Editor, 2022-2023