Justin A. Zucker
Associate
Justin Zucker is an attorney at Reuben, Junius & Rose, LLP. His practice specializes in land use and environmental law, assisting property owners and developers in all stages of the land use and entitlement process. Mr. Zucker has expertise in California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) compliance, planning, and zoning laws, including the State Density Bonus Law; Housing Accountability Act; SB35; SB330; Housing Element Law and Subdivision Map Act; affordable housing laws; water rights; and code enforcement. His land use and entitlement experience include commercial, mixed-use, industrial, and residential projects as well as historic renovation and conversion projects. Mr. Zucker has obtained governmental approvals for thousands of market rate and affordable housing units throughout the Bay Area. When not at home raising his two young kids with his wife, Mr. Zucker is actively engaged in the community. He is on the Executive Committee of the Environmental Law Section of both the California Lawyer’s Association and the Bar Association of San Francisco. Mr. Zucker is also Chair of the Piedmont Planning Commission; Board Member of the Housing Action Coalition; and Co-Chairs the Urban Land Institute San Francisco NEXT Committee and Gala Committee.
Melinda A. Sarjapur
Partner
Melinda Sarjapur has represented clients before the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, Planning Commission, Board of Appeals, Historic Preservation Commission, Zoning Administrator, Recreation and Park Commission, and Building Inspection Commission. She counsels clients on all facets of land use, zoning, and environmental law, and has significant experience navigating the entitlement and permitting process in San Francisco and throughout the Bay Area. Ms. Sarjapur’s projects range from large residential, office, hotel, retail, and mixed-use buildings to advising and representing homeowners and developers in small building additions. She also has significant experience with establishment of formula retail uses throughout the San Francisco. Educational History • BA, 2001, University of Arizona • M.L.I.S, 2004, University of Rhode Island, Kingston • J.D., Highest Honors, 2012, Golden Gate University • Extern, the Honorable Justice Patricia K. Sepulveda, California Court of Appeal, First District
