Daniel F. Freedman is a trusted legal advisor and skilled litigator, with more than a decade of experience guiding clients through some of the most challenging and complex matters in real estate development, land use, and environmental law. As a partner in the firm’s Government, Land Use, Environment, and Energy practice, and co-chair of the firm’s Housing Strategy and Litigation Group, Daniel helps clients achieve their goals in real estate development, zoning, land use entitlements, and compliance with intricate local, state, and federal regulations, including CEQA, federal and state housing laws, the Coastal Act, and historic designation regulations and laws.
Daniel’s expertise spans residential, industrial, commercial, and mixed-use projects, as well as renewable energy, outdoor advertising, mining, and waste management developments. He is also sought after for resolving assortment of issues that arise in the property use and development context, including title insurance disputes, boundary disputes, property rights matters, construction defects, real estate disputes, and inverse condemnation claims. Clients value Daniel’s ability to successfully advocate in state and federal courts and his deep experience in navigating the regulatory landscape to deliver results.
Before entering private practice, Daniel honed his expertise as a consultant, advising government agencies, developers, and environmental organizations on policy, strategy, and regulatory compliance. His leadership on large-scale infrastructure projects, including solar energy, wind energy, natural gas distribution, waste-to-energy, carbon capture, and water infrastructure, gave him a unique understanding of the challenges facing developers and businesses. Daniel has also briefed federal legislators and staff on emerging energy, environment, and natural resource issues, giving him insight into the policymaking process that few attorneys can offer.
Daniel is an adjunct professor at both California State University, Northridge and UCLA's Graduate Program in Urban and Regional Planning. He also serves on the Advisory Board for UCLA's Luskin Center for Innovation, reflecting his commitment to advancing cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and urban planning. Daniel’s academic credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Conservation Resource Studies from UC Berkeley, a Master's in Urban Planning from UCLA, and a Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles