Marc R. Bruner
Recognized since 2013
San Francisco, California
Environmental Law
Litigation - Environmental
Marc's work involves a variety of federal land use and environmental laws, including the National Environmental Policy Act, the Endangered Species Act, the Clean Water Act, the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation Act, the Clean Air Act, and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act. Marc also has extensive experience with the unique set of California laws and regulations affecting development in the state, including the California Environmental Quality Act; the Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act; the California Endangered Species Act; the Carpenter-Presley-Tanner Hazardous Substance Account Act; the Integrated Waste Management Act; the Subdivision Map Act; the Planning and Zoning Law; the California Building Code; and various laws, regulations and local ordinances governing water supply, green building requirements, use of recycled water, coastal development, development along the banks of streams and rivers, state lands and the public trust, conversion of agricultural lands, historic resources, hazardous materials and wastes, and flood protection and safety. Marc has a keen understanding of the differences between the federal and state law requirements, as well as the areas of overlap and the opportunities and best practices for coordination.
Marc is co-author of the chapters covering wetlands and endangered species in Curtin's California Land Use and Planning Law. He also speaks regularly on environmental and land use topics, including CEQA, NEPA, wetlands and endangered species, and water supply requirements for new developments.
Contact & Links
Location
- 505 Howard Street, Suite 1000
San Francisco, CA 94105-3204
Bar Admissions
- California, The State Bar of California
Federal Clerkships
- United States District Court
279 The Best Lawyers in America® awards
209 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards

Recognized in The Best Lawyers® in America 2023 for work in:
- Environmental Law
- Litigation - Environmental
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Natural Resources Law
Publications
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