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James D. Ciampa, a partner with the firm, practices real estate, municipal, business, employment and environmental law. Mr. Ciampa has formed numerous corporations, limited liability companies and partnerships, and currently represents many of those business entities. He also represents retail water purveyors and various public agencies throughout Southern California. Through his work with public sector clients, he has gained particular expertise in municipal finance and with CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act). His experience includes providing advice to clients concerning short-term operational issues, as well as long-range business planning.
Mr. Ciampa has served as General Counsel for the Orchard Dale Water District, Pico Water District and Tract 349 Mutual Water Company, and as Assistant General Counsel for various other public and private water suppliers. He also has been General Counsel for several computer software consulting firms.
Mr. Ciampa assists clients with various real estate matters, including purchases, sales and exchanges; development, entitlement and financing issues; easement and boundary matters; and representation of homeowners associations. He also has represented various business entities with respect to formation, financing, operational issues, stock and asset sales, labor and employment matters, litigation and dissolution.
Mr. Ciampa is active in civic affairs, currently serving as a member of the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association. He also served on the Board of Directors of the Hahamongna Operating Company for the City of Pasadena, and on the Executive Committee of the Southern California Rugby Football Club. Mr. Ciampa is a member of the Pasadena, Los Angeles County and California Bar Associations, and the Italian-American Lawyers Association.
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