Todd Smith

Of Counsel at the Thomas Law Group in SacramentoMr. Smith brings to Thomas Law Group extensive experience working with clients on the application and effect of environmental, land use, and administrative laws, including the California Environmental Quality Act, National Environmental Policy Act, Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, Endangered Species Act, Federal Land Policy Management Act, Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 (AB 32) and the Warren-Alquist Act. He represents clients in proceedings before federal, state and local agencies throughout California, including administrative hearings concerning permit rights and appeal, and he has extensive litigation experience. Mr. Smith has experience representing public agency clients, including acting as lead associate for the $500 million extension of the Bay Area Rapid Transit Agency’s (BART) line to the city of Antioch. This involved extensive drafting and review of the environmental impact report, drafting and negotiating agreements concerning environmental entitlements, and daily case management and client interactions.