Kathleen O’Prey Truman

Practice Areas: Land Use & Zoning, Environmental, Environmental Litigation

Attorney Kathleen O’Prey Truman specializes in intricate aspects of land use and environmental law, guiding clients through the intricate process of navigating environmental assessments while developing properties. She collaborates with a diverse range of governmental bodies, facilitates the permitting journey, provides representation during administrative hearings, and offers defense for clients entangled in legal disputes. As one of the founders of Truman & Elliott LLP, a law firm, she serves clientele in both the Los Angeles vicinity and across California.

Throughout her professional journey, Ms. Truman has engaged with multiple federal agencies, which encompass entities such as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Similarly, on a state level, she has contributed to client endeavors intertwined with the California Coastal Commission, the California Public Utilities Commission, the California State Lands Commission, and the California Office of Historic Preservation.

Ms. Truman’s expertise encompasses a wide array of intricate environmental laws, spanning both local and federal domains. These encompass statutes like the Clean Water Act, the National Historic Preservation Act, and the state and federal Endangered Species Acts. Her comprehensive understanding extends to the complexities of the California Environmental Quality Act, the National Environmental Policy Act, and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. She has additionally supported clients in achieving adherence to the provisions outlined in the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, often denoted as Superfund.

Academically, Ms. Truman achieved a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Los Angeles, where her graduation was accompanied by honors, specifically cum laude. Subsequently, she earned a juris doctor degree from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law, achieving the distinction of magna cum laude. Her affiliations include membership in esteemed organizations like the American Bar Association, the Los Angeles County Bar Association, and Women Lawyers of Los Angeles.