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Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell (JMBM) is pleased to announce that partner Sheri L. Bonstelle has been named to the Daily Journal’s 2025 list of “Top Women Lawyers” in California.

This special edition of the legal newspaper included Sheri as one of only 100 women attorneys in California who exemplify excellent lawyering and leadership skills and whose work is having a broad impact on the legal community, clients and society. To make the selection, the editors reviewed hundreds of nominations from outstanding women in law firms, public agencies, nonprofits and universities.

Sheri’s practice focuses on land use, zoning, environmental, litigation and construction matters. She manages all aspects of the entitlement process, including representing clients before local and state agencies, commissions and councils. She coordinates environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) and obtains permits and approvals necessary under the Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, Endangered Species Act, California Coastal Act, and historic preservation laws. She also negotiates participation and development agreements with the Community Redevelopment Agency and obtains approval of adaptive reuse projects in historic buildings in Los Angeles. She represents signage companies and building owners with respect to preserving signage rights in Los Angeles.

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On September 26, 2024, Daniel Freedman, partner at JMBM, participated in a webinar hosted by Less Red Tape titled, “Historic Districts and Implications to Owners.” The webinar addressed the growing trend of historic designations across the state as well as the legal and practical impacts for property owners.

Click here to watch the webinar.

JMBM regularly advises property owners, developers, and businesses on issues related to historic preservation, including navigating local historic regulations, defending against unwarranted designations, and managing the legal requirements for redevelopment of historic properties.

For more information on historic designation issues or property law, contact Daniel Freedman at JMBM.

Daniel F. Freedman is a land use and environmental attorney who has more than a decade of experience assisting and advising on residential, industrial, commercial and mixed-use developments, and his practice emphasizes municipal and land use law. He represents clients on related civil litigation matters in both state and federal courts, and is an experienced lobbyist on local, state, and federal matters. Contact Daniel at DFreedman@jmbm.com or 310.785.5391.