Alexander M. Brand

Alex Brand is a litigator and a member of Best Best & Krieger’s Municipal Law practice group and the firm’s Housing Law group. His litigation practice focuses on housing, environmental, and land use matters on behalf of public and private clients. Alex also has broad experience on general municipal litigation issues such as California Public Records Act, Brown Act and civil rights litigation matters. His litigation experience includes both state and federal court, at both the trial and appellate levels.

Housing
Alex’s housing law experience includes complex litigation and transactional matters involving the housing element law, affordable housing agreements, builders remedy disputes and land use issues. Alex works closely with the firm’s housing working group to advise clients on the litigation risks arising from rapidly changing state housing laws. Additionally, when necessary Alex is available to public agency clients to assist them in litigation arising from the various housing laws in the state.

Environmental
Alex’s environmental law experience includes complex litigation and transactional matters involving the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act issues related the valuation and clean-up of contaminated property. 

California Public Records Act
Alex is well versed in various aspects of the California Public Records Act (“CPRA”). Alex has experience advising clients on the litigation risks of asserting certain CPRA exemptions and provides advice to try and avoid litigation and promote transparency. Where necessary, Alex is experienced in defending public agency decisions regarding the CPRA.

Municipal Litigation
Alex has extensive experience representing public agencies in various municipal legal disputes including Brown Act, defense of municipal administrative action and civil rights litigation. Alex has experience representing public clients in high-exposure complex litigation matters and is aware of the unique concerns that public entities have with litigation — especially when there is a high risk of monetary or publicity exposure.