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Kimberly Ann Rible is an Associate at Gaines & Stacey LLP, a prominent law firm located in Encino, California, specializing in land use, zoning, environmental law, and related litigation. The firm serves a diverse clientele, including property owners, real estate developers, governmental agencies, community groups, and individuals addressing real estate and general business matters. Ms. Rible’s practice encompasses a wide range of land use, planning, zoning, and environmental issues. She possesses extensive expertise in securing administrative approvals and land use entitlements, guiding clients through projects from initial planning to final approval. Her work frequently involves the California Coastal Act and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), where she assists clients with environmental reviews during the entitlement process and engages in writ litigation related to these critical statutes. A member of the State Bar of California, Ms. Rible is admitted to practice in all California State Courts and the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. She actively contributes to the Valley Industry and Commerce Association’s Land Use Committee and is involved with the Los Angeles County and San Diego County Bar Associations, as well as the Urban Land Institute. Additionally, she has served on the Board of Directors for the Valley Leadership Institute, dedicated to fostering future leaders in the San Fernando Valley and greater Los Angeles area. A four-time recipient of the Super Lawyers Southern California “Rising Star” Award, Ms. Rible is also a credentialed LEED Green Associate. A California native, she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in English literature with a minor in fine arts from St. Lawrence University and later received her Juris Doctor from the University of San Diego School of Law, where she excelled in the Land Use Clinic.
Land use and zoning attorneys help property owners navigate regulations affecting how land can be used and developed. They handle permits, variances, and disputes. Common matters include zoning variances, land use permits, development approvals, property disputes.