What was a restaurant, had been converted to an unpermitted entertainment space with an outdoor stage, live music, all in violation of municipal codes.
Attorney: Valerie Escalante Troesh
Valerie Escalante Troesh: Pioneering Legal Excellence for Community and Public Safety at Civica Law
Valerie Escalante Troesh, a partner at Civica Law, epitomizes leadership, innovation, and a steadfast commitment to enhancing community welfare through public entity law. Since 2016, her...
Civica Law Guides Balanced Resolution: Firm Legal Action Meets Practical Solutions in Illegal Chino Cement Plant Case
Civica Law assisted the City of Chino in dealing with an illegal cement mixing plant, operating without authorization in a zone not zoned for such activity.
Civica Law Celebrates the Transformation of Salinas’ Historic Bruhn Building: A Testament to Community Revitalization and Collaboration
Last year, Civica Law shared an exciting update about the collaborative efforts to breathe new life into the historic Bruhn Building in the heart of downtown Salinas after being destroyed in a February 2016 fire.
Navigating New Heights: How a California Court Case is Redefining Access to Drone Surveillance Footage
Drone use by cities is rapidly growing, and case law is trying to keep up. Recently, Arturo Castanares v. The Superior Court of San Diego County, City of Chula Vista, was an issue of first impression regarding the video footage a drone collects for a public agency.
City of Sunnyvale Rights Championed in Complex Code Violation Appeal
Partner Valerie Escalante Troesh, Attorney Matthew Trujillo, and Paralegal Lauren McElroy recently led the City of Sunnyvale to a significant legal victory in a complex code violation appeal. The case emerged victorious against a pro se Plaintiff (“Appellant”) in a limited jurisdiction court of appeal.
Sidewalk Vending: A Test Case For the Courts And Nuisance Abatement Law
In Santa Clarita v. Tacos Jacky, in the LA Sup Ct., the city is suing certain sidewalk vendors under a nuisance theory for violations of their vending laws and having unsanitary food conditions.
Lawsuit Win: Barth v. City of Chino
Robin Barth of First Choice Ready Mix looses to City of Chino in the Court of Appeal thanks to a team of attorneys and paralegals.
Bruhn Building in Salinas Renovated Thanks to Team Effort
The Bruhn Building in Salinas was renovated after being dilapidated for over a decade, thanks to the help of Attorney Valerie Escalante Troesh.
New Palmdale Vendor Ordinance Benefits All Businesses and The Community
Civica Law Group and the City of Palmdale successfully approved and passed a local ordinance that benefits the community and small business owners.