After consulting with a number of trusted, experienced land use consultants and attorneys, Woodland Hills Landwise Alliance (WHLA) is happy to announce that Jamie T. Hall, the managing partner of Channel Law Group is representing WHLA in our fight against the high density proposed development of Woodland Hills Country Club.  

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Mr. Hall is a civil litigator and lead attorney in environmental, zoning and land use matters and represents clients across the country before zoning boards, city councils and public utility commissions. 

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He brings years of experience in land use and community advocacy to the table, and we're pleased to be working with him and grateful he's taking up our cause.   We'd also like to thank the neighbors who have donated out of pocket to retain Jamie's services.  This benefits us all.  

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We know this fight won't be easy, and we expect continued legal costs.  Please HELP OUR NEIGHBORHOOD AND DONATE TO THE LEGAL FUND.  All proceeds will go toward pushing back against the proposed development, as well as toward funding a fire egress study and evacuation plan for our neighborhood that will be contracted out to an experienced civil and environmental engineering firm. Please see our funding page for more details.

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Jamie T. Hall Biography 

Jamie T. Hall is the Managing Partner of Channel Law Group, LLP, and a respected practitioner in California Land Use and Environmental Law. His practice is centered on petitioner-side advocacy, representing non-profit organizations, neighborhood associations, and residential groups to challenge poorly conceived policies and development decisions adopted by local governments.

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Legal Authority & Litigation

Mr. Hall's strategic litigation experience is comprehensive, spanning all stages of state court proceedings. He has successfully prosecuted complex CEQA cases through the Superior Courts and handled appeals across multiple districts, including the Fifth, Second, and Fourth District Courts of Appeal. Mr. Hall was the lead attorney in Union of Medical Marijuana Patients v. City of San Diego, a decision of the California Supreme Court that defined the term "project" under CEQA. Mr. Hall leverages his deep knowledge of CEQA and the local decision-making process to advise clients, ensuring community concerns are translated into effective legal action that yields better outcomes.

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Community & Environmental Commitment

Mr. Hall’s legal practice is matched by his personal commitment to civic and environmental stewardship. He is the President and founder of the Laurel Canyon Land Trust, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving open space in his neighborhood. Furthermore, for over ten years, he has dedicated extensive volunteer time as a member and current Co-Chair of the Bel-Air Beverly Crest Neighborhood Council Planning and Land Use Committee, giving him crucial insight into the practical application of local planning policy.

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Background

A native of West Texas, Jamie graduated as Valedictorian of San Angelo Lake View High School in 1997. He earned his bachelor's degrees from The University of Texas at Austin, graduating with honors in 2001. He went on to earn a dual degree in 2004: a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from The University of Texas School of Law and a Master of Public Affairs from the Lyndon Baines Johnson School of Public Affairs. Mr. Hall is a member of the State Bars of California and Texas.

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You can read more about some of the cases Jamie has been involved with here:

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 https://www.channellawgroup.com/news

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