Winston Stromberg, a land use and environmental partner, advises major energy, infrastructure, and real estate project developers on land use entitlements, environmental approvals, project-related real estate agreements, administrative hearings, and associated litigation.

Winston advises clients in a wide range of industries on a broad spectrum of projects in California, including:

  • Desalination plants and water infrastructure facilities
  • Energy and other industrial projects
  • Film/TV studios and theme parks
  • Hospitals
  • Master-planned communities
  • Mixed-use and multi-family residential projects
  • Office and commercial projects
  • Private schools
  • Senior-living facilities

Winston’s cross-disciplinary approach helps clients through the complete life cycle of a project, from initial concept and diligence to obtaining land use entitlements and environmental approvals from local, state, and federal agencies. 

As an experienced litigator, he has successfully defended and prosecuted numerous land use and environmental disputes in trial and appellate courts and represented clients in administrative proceedings before the California Public Utilities Commission. He also draws upon his real estate expertise to negotiate and draft agreements for the successful implementation of development projects.

Winston draws on regulatory experience and proficiency to help clients successfully navigate key federal, state, and local land use and environmental laws, including:

  • California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
  • National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
  • California Coastal Act
  • California Subdivision Map Act
  • Planning and zoning laws
  • Air and water quality laws
  • Historic preservation laws
  • Contaminated property laws
  • Endangered species laws
  • Public utility laws

He serves on the board of the Valley Industry & Commerce Association, and on the Executive Committee of the LA County Bar Association’s Environmental Law section. He regularly writes and speaks on land use, environmental, and regulatory topics. 

Winston’s representative work includes:

Infrastructure and Utility

  • Agency approvals, administrative hearings, and litigation for a desalination and water supply project in Monterey County
  • Agency approvals and litigation for multiple desalination projects in Southern California
  • Administrative proceedings and litigation defense for natural gas and other energy projects

Residential

  • Entitlements and environmental approvals for a mixed-use, transit-oriented residential development in downtown Los Angeles
  • Entitlements and litigation for a large residential community in the City of Palmdale
    Entitlements and litigation for a large master-planned community in San Bernardino County
  • Entitlements and litigation for a transit-oriented residential development in the Westwood community of Los Angeles
  • Entitlements and litigation for a high-end recreational vehicle resort in unincorporated Santa Clara County

Commercial and Industrial

  • Entitlements and environmental approvals for a long-term master plan for a hospital campus
  • Entitlements and litigation for a multi-billion dollar shopping center in Los Angeles
  • Entitlements, environmental approvals, and litigation for a multi-billion dollar master plan for a major studio and theme park
  • Litigation for a prominent private beach club in Southern California
  • Proposed ballot initiatives to allow for the redevelopment of former industrial sites 

Bar Qualification

  • California

Education

  • JD, Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, 2008
    summa cum laude , Sayre MacNeil Scholar, Order of the Coif
  • BA, University of Michigan, 1997
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June 1, 2018 Recognition

LA Partner Named an Outstanding Young Lawyer

Winston Stromberg was recognized by the Real Property Section of the Los Angeles County Bar Association for his land use and environmental practice and active role in the local community.