Natural Resources

Yosef Manela

Principal, Manela & Company, APC

Strategic Advisory for Environmental & Land Use Challenges

In an increasingly complex regulatory landscape, environmental and land use challenges require strategic, timely, and informed decision-making. Manela & Company provides expert guidance to help clients navigate regulatory requirements, mitigate risks, and achieve their environmental objectives.

With deep expertise in environmental law, science, and technical considerations, we offer a comprehensive approach to land development permitting and regulatory compliance. Our team effectively advocates for clients before regulatory authorities and in court, securing necessary approvals across multiple jurisdictions.

Proactive Environmental & Land Use Solutions

We drive projects forward by ensuring all regulatory and administrative requirements are met, protecting our clients' interests throughout the approval process. Our expertise includes:

Regulatory Compliance & Environmental Impact Reviews – Ensuring all issues are properly addressed in Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs), Environmental Impact Statements (EISs), and other environmental review documents.
Land Use Strategy & Project Management – Managing high-profile and complex land use projects, collaborating seamlessly with stakeholders, and customizing solutions to fit each project's unique needs.
Environmental Litigation & Enforcement Defense – Defending clients in Superfund litigation, Clean Water Act (CWA), Clean Air Act (CAA), and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) disputes, as well as claims under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

Team Members

Shalom Jaeger

CPA, Senior Tax Accountant, Compliance Specialist

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Barbara Blackmore

Bookkeeping and Business Management Manager