Russell E. Morse
Practice Areas:
Land Use, Real Property Transactions, CEQA, and Related Environmental Clearances, Business Transactions, Alcoholic Beverage Law, Cultural Resources
Russell Morse is an associate with Truman & Elliott LLP. His practice focuses on land use entitlement matters, environmental review permitting, and real estate transactions.
Mr. Morse’s experience includes the preparation and processing of various land use applications for both residential and commercial projects. He also has considerable experience in processing applications with the state of California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. Mr. Morse negotiates with government agencies and officials and advises and assists clients concerning environmental review through various public agencies. He also has worked on development-related environmental compliance. His experience includes work on commercial, residential and mixed-use leases, assignment and subletting documents, real estate management and other consulting agreements, as well as preparation of documentation in general corporate matters.
Mr. Morse’s publications include "If You Fail, Try, Try Again: The Fate of New Legislation Curbing Minors’ Access to Violent and Sexually Explicit Video Games," 26 Loyola L.A. Entertainment Law Review 171 (2006).
Professional Affiliations:
American Bar Association; Beverly Hills Bar Association; Central City Association, American Planning Association
Education:
J.D., Loyola Law School; Donald Hagman Land Use Scholar; Chief Note and Comment Editor of the Loyola Entertainment Law Review
B.A., University of California, Los Angeles, 2001, cum laude