Robert Steven Perlmutter
Law Offices of Shute, Mihaly & Weinbergr LLP • San Francisco, CA
Environmental And Natural ResourcesPersonal Injury
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Email
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(510) 726-7137
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San Francisco, CA, US
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About
Robert Steven Perlmutter is a seasoned attorney with the Law Offices of Shute, Mihaly & Weinberg LLP in San Francisco, where he focuses his practice on environmental and natural resources law, state and local and municipal law, and land use and zoning matters. Based at 396 Hayes Street, he advises clients on a wide range of issues involving development, regulatory compliance, land use planning, and the intersection of public policy and environmental protection. With a deep understanding of the legal and practical challenges facing municipalities, property owners, developers, and other stakeholders, he brings a thoughtful, strategic approach to complex matters that often require balancing competing interests and navigating intricate regulatory frameworks. Mr. Perlmutter is known for his comprehensive and pragmatic counsel, helping clients identify workable solutions while remaining attentive to the legal, political, and community considerations that shape land use and environmental decisions. His practice reflects a strong commitment to clear communication, careful analysis, and responsive service, allowing clients to move forward with confidence in high-stakes matters. Whether addressing zoning questions, permitting concerns, or broader land use and natural resources issues, he is dedicated to providing sound legal guidance tailored to each client’s goals.
Credentials
Education
N/A University of California at Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law N/A Harvard University
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2014 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine 2013 Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America 2013 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine 2012 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine 2011 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
Publications
2013 Environmental Law News The Art of the Deal: Strategies for Successful Negotiation in Environmental Cases N/A California Environmental Law and Land Use Practice (Matthew Bender) Local Land Use Initiatives and Referendums N/A Institute for Local Self Government Ballot Box Planning: Understanding Land Use Initiatives in California
Associations
2009 - Present Executive Committee of the Environmental Law Section, State Bar of California Past Chair State Bar of California Member
Speaking
2013 State Bar of California 86th Annual Meeting Recent Environmental Law Developments in the U.S.Supreme Court 2013 Private Enforcement of Environmental Law Soup to Nuts: Practical Advice for Prosecuting State and Federal Citizen Suits 2013 CEQA Reform CEQA Reform 2013--Myth or Reality 2013 CEQA Legislation, Case Law & Practice Tips CEQA Case Law Update 2012 State Bar Annual Meeting 2012 California Environmental Quality Act: Background, Updates and Cautionary Tales
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