Jonathan Henry Riker

Jonathan Riker’s practice focuses on land use, planning and zoning regulations, government administrative law, local housing laws, building code enforcement, and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) compliance. He guides his clients through the land use entitlement process, including developers of multifamily housing, mixed-use, hospitality, and cannabis projects. Mr. Riker frequently conducts land use and environmental due diligence for perspective real estate sellers and purchasers and assists property owners in removing a variety of code violations imposed by local government agencies. He has significant experience in implementation of the State Ellis Act and housing-related issues, including Density Bonus law. Mr. Riker is a recognized local CEQA expert and was one of the first attorneys in Los Angeles to become an Environmental Design Accredited Professional (LEED AP).

Educational History • Master of Urban and Regional Planning, University of New Orleans, 2002 • J.D., Tulane University Law School, 1998 • BA in Sociology, Columbia University, 1989

Professional Memberships and Activities • Instructor, Environmental Law, UCLA Extension Public Policy Program • Environmental Design Accredited Professional (LEED AP), U.S. Green Building Council