Jeff Farano Email & Phone Number

Jeffrey Farano is an associate in the Government and Regulatory Law section. Jeff represents real estate developers and companies on litigation matters regarding land development and land use and provides legal counsel regarding CEQA issues.Prior to his practice of law, Jeff was the Director of Acquisitions and Project Management of a large recycling company. He also worked with one of the largest privately held land developers managing the due diligence, planning and entitlement process for master planned communities of approximately 17,000 homes. Jeff prides himself on bringing real-world business knowledge to his legal practice.

Orange County, California Area

Project ManagementCreated and managed Project Management department of seven employees and a $20 Million budget, which managed all construction and entitlement projects for over 50 recycling facilities. Reported directly to the COO to determine project priority, budget, timeline, permitting and compliance requirements. Managed high profile, special entitlement and construction projects.AcquisitionsWorked directly with CEO, COO and other executives to identify and acquire additional recycling facilities, either existing companies or new facilities. Personally responsible for overseeing the due diligence. negotiating the acquisition, overseeing the entitlement, construction and opening of all new facilities.

Upland, Ca

Worked directly with owners and Executive Committee to manage the due diligence, planning and entitlement process for master planned communities of approximately 17,000 homes.

Doctor Of Law (J.D.), Law, Gpa: 3.432; Top 8% Of Class

Activities and Societies: • Merit Scholarship • Academic Achievement Scholarship • Managing Editor for the Nexus Journal • ADR Board Member

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Gpa: 3.9

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Legal Studies

Activities and Societies: Full Scholarship Athlete (Football)

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