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MEET MICHAEL WOODS

Michael R. Woods has extensive background in providing legal support to the development of large-scale energy infrastructure projects.  He has structured public-private partnerships in both land development and energy contexts.  His practice has also emphasized local government, land use and planning law, and the California Environmental Quality Act.

PAST PROJECTS

1.CAMPUS EXPANSION PROJECT

Michael was outside permitting, local government and real estate counsel to a Fortune 150 company for a 484,000 foot…

2.COMMERCIAL CONDO RETROFIT

Michael implemented an earthquake retrofit and expansion of the historic Masonic Lodge building on Sonoma’s…

3.ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION

Michael was lead outside permitting, local government and environmental review counsel for a project involving…

4.SOLAR ENERGY PROJECT

Michael was permitting, local government, environmental review and outside real estate counsel for a nominal 20 megawatt…

5.POWER PLANT PROJECT

As city attorney, Michael negotiated project development agreements and incentives for the development and permitting…

6.SONOMA & Napa real estate

In Sonoma and Napa counties, Michael has represented numerous private parties on real estate and land use…