News & Events
August 30, 2018
The firm is excited to announce founding member, Dennis Cota’s, appointment as a Magistrate Judge to the United States District Court, Eastern District of California. Cota will be assigned to the Eastern District’s Redding courthouse effective September 4, 2018. With Cota’s move, the firm will now operate as Cole Huber LLP.
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August 30, 2018
Cole Huber LLP welcomes five new attorneys which reflect the firm’s thoughtful expansion plans. Jolena Grider, Nicole Roggeveen and Stephen Graham were previously part of the in-house legal team at the City of San Bernardino and will be working in the firm’s Ontario office. Former Bankruptcy Judge Meredith Jury joins the firm and will be working out of the firm’s Ontario office. Samuel Emerson joins the firm as a partner and will be working out of both the Ontario and Roseville offices.
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July 6, 2018
Derek Cole and Sean De Burgh have authored an article in the latest edition of Special Districts Magazine about the California Voting Rights Act. The article is an excerpted version of a White Paper the two previously authored for the California Special Districts Association. View White Paper
May 25, 2018
Carolyn Frank and Sean De Burgh successfully defended the County of Madera in a case that alleged the use of excessive force outside a casino. After a multi-week trial, a federal jury rejected claims that Sheriff officers had violated the plaintiffs’ rights. This latest results continues our firm’s long, successful streak of defending against these types of claims. View Article
December 6, 2017
The State very recently released its urgency regulations for the new cannabis industry. Our Derek Cole has written an article in the Daily Journal summarizing these regulations and explaining what they mean for local governments. View Article
September 7, 2017
Two of our attorneys have been recently recognized for their accomplishments. For the second year in a row, Carolyn Frank has been recognized in Superlawyers Magazine as a Rising Star. And Derek Cole has been recognized in Superlawyers Magazine and locally as a Top Lawyer in Sacramento Magazine. Congratulations to both!
September 2, 2017
What are the do’s and don’ts for presenting to local government bodies? Our Derek Cole shares his thoughts on this subject in his latest column in the Daily Journal. View Article
June 15, 2017
Today, our firm filed an amicus brief for the League of California Cities and California State Association of Counties in a case involving the requirement to post a security in California Public Records Act cases. Attorney Derek Cole authored this brief in Stevenson v. City of Sacramento, a case pending in the Third District Court of Appeals. View Brief
April 27, 2017
Attorney Karen Feld gave a presentation today at the Civil Law Symposium for the San Bernardino County Bar Association. Karen greatly appreciated the opportunity to speak to this group!
March 1, 2017
In a published decision, the First District Court of Appeal affirmed a county’s reliance on the “full text” requirement for initiatives to uphold keeping an initiative on the ballot. Our Derek Cole authored a brief in favor of the county’s position for the California State Association of Counties and League of California Cities.
January 27, 2017
Are public agency legal bills privileged? The California Supreme Court recently decided a case weighing in on this question. Our Derek Cole has written in article in the Daily Journal discussing what the Supreme Court decided and the issues its decision leaves for future resolution. View Article
January 27, 2017
Today, our firm filed an amicus brief in a case involving unattended donation bins. In this case, the plaintiff brought a facial challenge to the City’s ordinances governing such bins without first attempting to secure a permit. On behalf of the League of California Cities, attorney Derek Cole advocates that this lawsuit is not ripe under controlling federal precedent. View Brief
January 18, 2017
Today our firm proudly celebrated its Tenth Anniversary! The firm was founded on January 16, 2007. We appreciate all the clients – past and present – who have allowed us to enjoy this significant milestone.
January 4, 2017
How should special districts fill vacancies in their governing boards? Our Sean De Burgh has the answers in his article in latest edition of Special Districts magazine. View Article
May 10, 2017
Cota Cole & Huber LLP is proud to announce that it will again serve as Interim City Attorney for the City of Antioch. The firm previously served in this capacity from 2015 to 2016. The firm will again serve through June 2018 while the City conducts a search for a new in-house City Attorney. Our Derek Cole will serve as Interim City Attorney and Elizabeth Perez will serve as Interim Assistant City Attorney.
July 28, 2016
What is the best way to go about obtaining public records from local government agencies? In a Daily Journal column, our Derek Cole offers six tips on how to make effective requests under the Public Records Act. View Article
May 28, 2015
Today, attorney Derek Cole gave a presentation on “Section 224” of the Emergency Medical Services Act to the Emergency Medical Services Administrators Association of California. His presentation addressed the key components of this statute, including those related to the creation of “competitive” and “grandfathered” exclusive operating areas.