Resume

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LAW OFFICE
Peter MacDonald
400 MAIN STREET, SUITE 210
PLEASANTON, CA 94566
PHONE: (925) 462-0191
FAX: (925) 462-0404
[email protected]

Background

College & Graduate            

B.A. Economics; M.S. Urban Planning.

School                                

University of Montana, Missoula, Montana; B.A., 1969, with honors.
University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona; M.S. 1972
University of California, Berkeley Extension; Mediation & Conflict Resolution Seminar 2009

Law School                         

University of Arizona, J.D., 1975

Bar Membership                  

California

Employment                         

Sole Practice, 1988-present 
Of Counsel to Hoge, Fenton, Jones & Appel 2003-2009
City of Pleasanton, 1982-1988                                            
City Attorney City of Salinas, 1977-1982; Planning Counsel, Deputy City Attorney           

Memberships                        

Pleasanton Downtown Association: Board 2001-2007; President 2004 
Valley Community Bank: Board of Directors, 1998-present; Chair, 2000-2002
Pleasanton Rotary: 1984-present; President 1998/1999 
Eastern Alameda County Bar Association: 1982-present; President 1997
Bay Area City Attorneys: 1982-present; President, 1984 
Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce: 1988-present; President, 1992 
Homebuilders Association of Northern California: 1988-present
Tri-Valley Community Planning and Housing Committee: 2000-2008
City of Pleasanton Hospitality Task Force 2011-2012

Philosophy

My style is to work creatively with the government officials; to know and anticipate the concerns of staff members, policymakers, neighbors, and environmentalists. I maintain the technical competence necessary to deal with regulations involving scientific, demographic, mathematical, traffic, or economic issues. I am a valuable team member, with broad experience, and an understanding of the other players’ needs as well as the appropriate limitations upon the lawyer’s role.

Areas of Practice

Land Use and Real Estate Law            
Evaluation of development potential; Rezoning; Subdivision; Environmental Quality Act; Endangered Species; Wastewater Regulation, Wetlands; Exactions; Options; Real Estate Transactions.

Real Estate Mediation
As a neutral third party, I work confidentially with disputing parties to understand each party's needs, develop options, and help the parties reach mutual agreement.

School Mitigation Fees and Municipal Zoning Exemptions                     
Implementation of school facility plans requires cooperation from cities, counties and the public.City cooperation can be achieved with a sensitive and systematic approach by the school district.

Hazardous Materials            
My background includes economics and science, which enables me to deal with non­-legal aspects of hazardous materials problems.

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