Douglas J. Evertz

Practice Areas: Eminent Domain, Land Use & Zoning

Since 2010, Douglas J. Evertz has been a partner at Murphy & Evertz, where he excels as a trial attorney handling intricate litigation and real estate cases at both trial and appellate levels. His expertise lies in specialized trial matters, encompassing disputes related to eminent domain, inverse condemnation, real estate, land use/CEQA, water rights, and environmental issues. Mr. Evertz has played a pivotal role as the lead trial attorney in numerous high-profile eminent domain and land use cases, representing the interests of both public agencies and private entities.

Throughout his career, Mr. Evertz has advocated for various municipalities, including cities, counties, water districts, and school districts, in connection with significant public agency acquisitions and public works projects. Additionally, he has provided legal counsel to commercial and industrial property owners, as well as business proprietors, facing eminent domain actions initiated by entities like Caltrans and local governments. His clientele encompasses a diverse range, from small family-owned businesses to Fortune 500 corporations and non-profit organizations, including churches.

Mr. Evertz graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of San Diego in 1982 and earned his Juris Doctor from the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law in 1986. Highly esteemed by his peers, he holds an AV Preeminent* peer review rating from Martindale-Hubbell. Mr. Evertz is an active member of the Orange County Bar Association and the Federal Bar Association, and he is licensed to practice law in California as well as before the U.S. District Courts for the Central, Eastern, and Southern Districts of California.

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