Los Angeles, CA — Nossaman is pleased to announce Andrew “Drew” Jones has joined our Eminent Domain & Inverse Condemnation Group as a partner in the Los Angeles office. He joins from FBT Gibbons.
Drew’s practice encompasses a range of complex litigation and transactional matters assisting clients from Fortune 500 companies to start ups. He helps public entities and quasi-public entities acquire the property they need to maintain and augment infrastructure. Equally skilled at resolving disputes through pre-litigation negotiation and active litigation, Drew has represented diverse entities throughout California on projects for cities, school districts and public utilities involving the acquisition of fee and easement interests. He also has represented individual property owners in eminent domain litigation.
“I am excited Drew has joined the Firm,” said Brad Kuhn, chair of Nossaman’s Eminent Domain & Inverse Condemnation Group. “He adds to the strength of the Group’s already deep roster of talented, experienced attorneys and he has worked closely with several of our partners during his career—which will allow him to hit the ground running. His arrival also enhances our ability to respond to growing demand throughout California and to continue providing sophisticated, high-quality counsel to our valued clients.”
Nossaman’s Eminent Domain & Inverse Condemnation Group is the largest practice of its kind in the United States, with attorneys practicing nationwide in offices in California, Arizona, Texas and Washington. The Group has handled some of the nation’s largest and most significant eminent domain and inverse condemnation matters and has guided high-profile public works projects that have shaped infrastructure across the country. With decades of experience in condemnation law and complex valuation matters, Nossaman’s attorneys advise clients on issues involving a broad range of property types, including vacant land, agricultural, residential, industrial and commercial properties. Drawing on the Group’s extensive experience and record of success, our attorneys work closely with clients to develop practical strategies, address complex legal and valuation challenges and achieve successful outcomes. The Group’s experience and accomplishments have been recognized by leading legal publications and ranking organizations, including Chambers and Partners, The Legal 500 and Best Lawyers.
Commenting on his move to Nossaman, Drew said, “I am thrilled by this opportunity. Nossaman’s outstanding eminent domain practice, accomplished team of attorneys and its position in the California market made the firm very attractive to me. I look forward to working with the Group to offer market-leading services to my clients. I am excited and honored to join.”
Andrew holds a J.D. from Loyola Law School and an A.B. from Princeton University.