Bradley J. "Brad" Herrema

Nearly 20 years of experience handling the most significant and complex water matters in California, Nevada and across the west. Leader in California groundwater management. Business-savvy approach to water strategy.

Brad Herrema understands the vital role that water plays in any project. From the development of groundwater management strategies, to identifying opportunities for water investment, to securing recreational water supplies, his approach integrates each client’s unique business needs, key stakeholders and long-term objectives. Brad serves as special water counsel to private corporations, private equity funds, renewable energy developers, water purveyors, resorts and golf courses, mining companies, investor-owned utilities and landowners developing innovative strategies to address issues such as water supply planning, water right permitting and adjudications, and environmental concerns. Skilled at negotiating with governmental agencies and environmental NGOs, Brad excels at developing water strategies and implementation that proactively anticipate potential issues.

A trailblazer in groundwater matters, Brad serves as counsel to the Chino Basin Watermaster which oversees the implementation of a groundwater rights adjudication in the Southern California Inland Empire. Actively engaged in the implementation of California’s Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) of 2014, he helps clients develop property portfolio strategies to manage land and water assets. Brad leads the firm’s Water practice group, is a director emeritus of the Groundwater Resources Association of California after serving as director for 11 years and shares his extensive water knowledge through frequent articles and presentations.