Linda Sue Loftin

Linda Loftin's 40+ year catering to clients all over California and assisting as corporate general counsel in other areas of the US has provided extensive and versatile experience in both transaction and litigation for various areas of law related to real property and business. During her career, she has contributed to the shaping of California law through involvement with landmark appellate decisions and assisting with drafting and promoting curative legislation. Her numerous professional awards received include recognition as a "Super Lawyer", "Lawyer of Distinction", and "Top 100 Lawyers" nationwide in land use and others. At the same time, Ms. Loftin was an active participant giving back to the community through service to various nonprofit boards dedicated to children, those in need, and the performing arts.

Ms. Loftin’s BA was completed at Oklahoma City University and the University of Toronto with a multiple major degree in History, Literature, and Philosophy in 1972. Post graduate work was done at several universities due to military transfers. Her decision to expand the scope of her career opportunities to include the application of the academic with real-life provided resulted in the goal of becoming an attorney. Ms. Loftin’s J.D. was awarded from Western State University, San Diego in 1979. The diversity of legal matters centered on various aspects of real property and related constitutional issues provided Ms. Loftin with the opportunity to leverage the academic with the resolution of real-life issues.

The California Coastal Act ("CCA") became effective January 1, 1977, and was relatively new when Ms. Loftin commenced her practice. The development of the implementation of the CCA commenced for Ms. Loftin in 1983 and the interfacing on behalf of clients has continued throughout her career, including litigation against the Coastal Commission. Ms. Loftin has provided seminars and written materials for the League of California Cities; acted as special counsel to several cities related to land use and zoning issues; spoke at numerous seminars for the National Business Institute; spoke at seminars on mobile home park laws and regulations in various regions in conjunction with HCD, and for other mobile home industry organizations. Her associations with legal organizations include San Diego Bar Association, North County Bar Association, Irish Bar Association, East County Bar Association; and professional organizations include the Western Mobile home Park Association ("WMA"), Manufactured Housing Institute ("MHI"), and several Chamber of Commerce.