Roger Grable’s practice focuses on land use and entitlement law. He specializes in development processing, development agreements, CEQA, subdivision and vested rights issues. He has substantial experience in the area of affordable housing development and in negotiating school mitigation agreements.

Mr. Grable also has expertise in the area of real estate transactions including the negotiation and drafting of purchase and sale agreements, options and commercial leases.

In addition, Mr. Grable has expertise in the area of nonprofit corporations. He serves as General Counsel for the Festival of Arts of Laguna Beach and serves as a Board Member of Families Forward, a transitional housing provider for homeless families, and of the Public Law Center, Orange County’s Pro Bono law firm.

Mr. Grable’s experience as a contract City Attorney provides him with insights into local government processes and has enabled him to establish good working relationships with City Attorneys throughout the state.

Mr. Grable has lectured on and authored numerous articles on planning, zoning, environmental and subdivision law. He serves as co-editor of the Manatt Real Estate and Land Use Newsletter. Mr. Grable has also had an active role in both the State and Orange County Bar Associations.