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Elizabeth Martyn

Newport Beach

Summary

Experienced attorney with long-term and consistent experience in local land use matters; experience working with both developers and public agencies on planning and land use matters through the entitlement and enforcement process, drafting related land use documents as well as environmental regulations; coordinate with public officials as well as developers Provide expert counsel on California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) matters, drafting and environmental documents and agreements, defending (or bringing), litigating and/or resolving CEQA or related challenges. Experience also includes reviewing, drafting and enforcing all municipal ordinances and regulations as well as analyzing and applying state and federal laws, regulations and case law, comprehensive document review and legal research for regulatory compliance; reviewing, revising, drafting and creating templates of all types of municipal contracts; researching and analyzing a large range of state, federal and on occasion tribal laws; and advising municipal utilities. Extensive experience with the Brown Act, conflicts of interest and municipal governance, including attendance at meetings.

Experienced with municipal law, legal proceedings, and policy development. Utilizes strong negotiation and drafting skills to navigate complex legal landscapes and resolve cases effectively. Knowledge of legal research techniques and collaboration ensures informed decision-making and team success.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Law Offices of Elizabeth Martyn
11.2025 - Current
  • Manage legal strategy including litigation and controversial matters for a variety of cities and other public agency clients, including litigation
  • Provide legal direction on public agency projects through all phases of review and respond to challenges
  • Provide legal advice to public agency staff and work with developers on private projects, both residential and commercial
  • Direct legal strategy and compliance for cities, including advising the Planning Department and Planning Commission
  • Represent public agencies in CEQA process and related environmental actions
  • Draft and negotiate municipal contracts, ordinances, and policies, strengthening legal safeguards and enhancing operational efficiency

Partner

Cole Huber
03.2015 - 10.2025
  • Ontario, CA

Partner

Lewis Brisbois
03.2005 - 03.2015

Worked with a range of public and private clients on real estate, planning and environmental projects

CEQA representation of public agencies on mayor projects

City Attorney, various cities

Education

Juris Doctor -

University of California
01.1981

Bachelor’s Degree - History and English

University of California

Skills

  • Simultaneous task management
  • Diverse subject expertise
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Build client and opponent relationships
  • Committed to quality
  • Dedicated to achieving client objectives

Admitted In

California

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work

Work Type

Part TimeFull TimeContract Work

Location Preference

RemoteHybrid

Salary Range

$-995/hr - $300/hr

Timeline

Law Offices of Elizabeth Martyn
11.2025 - Current

Partner

Cole Huber
03.2015 - 10.2025

Partner

Lewis Brisbois
03.2005 - 03.2015

Bachelor’s Degree - History and English

University of California

Juris Doctor -

University of California
Elizabeth Martyn