By Unknown, National Law Review

Expansion reflects growing demand for legal expertise in California housing and development matters

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Rand Paster & Nelson LLP (“RPN”) announced that attorneys Fred Gaines, Sherman L. Stacey, Kimberly A. Rible, and Alicia B. Bartley have joined the firm as partners.

RPN is widely recognized for its work at the intersection of California housing, land use, and environmental law, including advancing complex housing projects through innovative use of state housing laws and defending project approvals in litigation.

“As housing laws continue to evolve, projects require increasingly rigorous analysis to move forward successfully,” said Elisa Paster, Managing Partner. “We’re seeing increased demand for this work, and expanding our team allows us to better support clients navigating California’s rapidly changing housing and development landscape. Fred, Sherman, Kim, and Alicia are highly respected in this field, and we’re excited to welcome them to the firm.”