Jon Welner

Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP

21 years experience
Energy, Oil and Gas, Environmental Law, Gov & Administrative Law...
California

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Summary

Jon Welner has expertise in environmental, natural resource, and land use law. His practice covers all aspects environmental law, including the regulation of air, water, hazardous substances, radiological materials, power plants, renewable energy companies, infill and coastal development, and "brownfields." Welner also represents clients on complex prevailing wage matters. He is the Vice Chair of the Planning Commission of the Town of Tiburon.

Practice Areas

Energy, Oil and Gas
Environmental Law
Gov & Administrative Law
Real Estate Law

Additional Practice Areas

Base Realignment and Closures
Development and Construction
Energy
Land Use
Real Estate
Sustainability and Global Climate Change

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

California
Since 1995

Languages

English: Spoken, Written
Hebrew: Spoken, Written

Professional Experience

Partner: Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP; 2012 - Current

Partner: Downey Brand LLP; 2010 - 2012

Attorney: Paul Hastings Janofsky & Walker LLP; 2002 - 2010

Education

Stanford University: J.D. / Law (1995); 1992 - 1995; Activities: Associate Editor, Stanford Law Review

Stanford University: A.B. / Political Science (1989); 1986 - 1989; Honors: Graduated With Distinction; Member, Phi Beta Kappa; John Gardner Fellow; Truman Scholar; Activities: Chair, Stanford in Government

Awards

The Best Lawyers in America: Best Lawyers; 2016

AV Preeminent Rating: Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review

Superb Rating: Avvo

Professional Associations

Environmental Law Section, California State Bar: Executive Committee; Current

Osher Marin Jewish Community Center: Board of Directors; Current

John Gardner Fellowship Association: Board of Directors; Current

Stanford-in-Government: Advisory Board; Current

Environmental Law Section, Bar Association of San Francisco: Immediate Past Chair; 2010 - Current

Publications

Articles & Publications

Publication

Speaking Engagements

Panel Discussion, Hydraulic Fracturing, Bar Association of San Francisco: June 11, 2013
Prevailing Wage Law, Lorman Education Services, Crowne Plaza Sacramento: December 6, 2013
Prevailing Wage Law in California, Lorman Education Seminars, Santa Rosa, Milpitas and San Francisco, CA: March 7, 2014; March 7, 2014 - May 21, 2014
Prevailing Wage Emerging Issues, Select Conference on Industry Litigation, Resort at Squaw Creek in Olympic Valley: May 3, 2014; May 3-4, 2014
Prevailing Wage Law, Lorman Seminar, Sacramento, CA: December 4, 2014