Guidance for Every Aspect of Water Law
Sheppard’s Water team integrates deep expertise in surface and groundwater rights, water quality regulation and public utility law. We represent clients in disputes, regulatory proceedings, project finance and environmental review before federal, state and local authorities.
Our lawyers regularly appear before the State Water Resources Control Board, California Public Utilities Commission and Regional Water Quality Control Boards. We handle appropriative and riparian rights, groundwater adjudications, transfers, wheeling and entitlements through the Central Valley and State Water projects.
We guide clients through compliance with the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, obtaining and defending National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits and Section 401 certifications under the Clean Water Act. Our team also advises on public and private financing for water infrastructure projects, including desalination initiatives and capital improvement programs.