Jerold B. (Jerry) Neuman represents
individuals and companies looking to
obtain local government licenses, permits,
rights or contracts. Respected for
obtaining governmental approvals and
public participation, when needed, for
many of the largest development projects
in the State of California as well as
securing government rights and contracts
for large and small companies, Jerry has
extensive experience in complex regulatory
and legislative issues.
Jerry is and has been the lead negotiator
and project coordinator for many of
Southern California’s most important
real estate, green energy, infrastructure,
and governmental procurement projects. His
experience includes obtaining
environmental clearances pursuant to the
California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and the National Environmental
Policy Act (NEPA). Additionally, he has
substantial experience in coordinating
teams of professionals including
architects, engineers, environmental
scientists, community relations and
communication consultants and media
relations professionals. Jerry also works
regularly with elected officials,
organized labor and community and business
leaders in connection with many of these
projects and issues.
Through his extensive civic and community
engagement, Jerry has created a network of
corporate, community and political
relationships that allow him to activate a
variety of resources for his
clients’ benefit. Whether
connecting to the state’s
infrastructure or working with a community
leader who is mindful of development
within the client’s area,
Jerry’s ability to understand the
important relationships between community,
business and politics helps him promote
positive solutions. A creative and
strategic thinker, Jerry often moves
beyond the role of legal counsel to that
of strategic advisor.
Jerry is one of only a few lawyers who
have served as advisor on the development
of communities throughout
California. Among those communities
is Fresno, where he was approached by the
governor of California and the mayor of
Fresno to serve on the Fresno General Plan
Implementation & Infill Development
Task Force, which works in partnership
with the California Governor’s
Office of Planning and Research, with
technical assistance and support from the
US Environmental Protection Agency through
the White House Strong Cities, Strong
Communities (SC2) initiative. In Los
Angeles, Jerry has worked on the
Mixed-Income Housing Technical Advisory
Committee, advising on local issues at the
direction of the mayor.
Beyond his civic engagement, Jerry is also a
founding director of Mission Valley Bank and
is on the executive boards of many of the
most important commercial and charitable
organizations in Los Angeles.
