Practice areas: Eminent Domain, General Litigation, Real Estate
Licensed in California since: 2003
Education: University of Southern California Gould School of Law
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Bradford B. Grabske, a distinguished partner at Murphy & Evertz in Costa Mesa, California, has carved a niche for himself in the legal landscape, focusing on eminent domain, inverse condemnation, land use, zoning and various property and business disputes. With over 25 years of experience, he has adeptly represented clients in both trial and appellate courts across California, tackling complex issues related to condemnation, renewable energy, the Solar Rights Act, the California Coastal Act, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and other intricate land use matters.
Mr. Grabske's academic journey began with a Bachelor of Arts in international relations from the University of Southern California in 1997. He then pursued his Juris Doctor at the University of Southern California Law School, graduating in 2003, the same year he was admitted to practice law in California. His legal acumen is further recognized by his admissions to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit and the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.
In the legal community, Mr. Grabske is highly regarded and actively participates in the Orange County Bar Association, the American Bar Association and the International Right-of-Way Association Chapters 57 and 67. He is a sought-after speaker and author on topics related to real estate valuation and land use.
Notably, Mr. Grabske co-authored the condemnation section of the American Bar Association’s expert-witness treatise, "Litigators on Experts: Strategies for Managing Expert Witnesses from Retention through Trial," showcasing his expertise and thought leadership in the field. Before embarking on his legal career, he gained valuable experience in Washington, D.C., working in the U.S. Senate and with the United States Chamber of Commerce, where he served as a Congressional Affairs Representative and Treasurer of the Chamber’s Political Action Committee.
Practice areas
Eminent Domain, General Litigation, Real Estate: Business- 80% Eminent Domain
- 10% General Litigation
- 10% Real Estate: Business
First Admitted: 2003, California
Professional Webpage: https://www.murphyevertz.com/attorney/grabske-bradford-b/
Bar / Professional Activity
- California, 2003
- American Bar Association
- Orange County Bar Association
- U.S. District Court Central District of California
- U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- Nyenhuis Family Investments, LLC v. County of San Bernardino
- John Boyd Designs, Inc. v. Los Angeles County Unified School District
- Ganahl Lumber Company v. City of Corona (Watermark Properties)
- Creed 21 v. City of Moreno Valley (Aldi, Inc.); CUMV v. City of Moreno Valley
- Superior Coating v. Los Angeles Unified School District
- Orange County Transportation Authority v. Cinnamon Tree Homeowners Association
- Fresno Unified School District v. International Church of the Foursquare Gospel, et al.
- City of Victorville v. First Assembly of God of Victorville, et al.
- Caltrans v. ARAMARK Uniform & Career Apparel, LLC
- City of Lake Forest v. Alexander S. Rados, Trustee
- City of Anaheim v. Etchandy
- Caltrans v. Javad N. Sani, M.D., & Parvin Nahvi, M.D.
- City of Ontario v. J.W. Mitchell Company, LLC, et al.
- Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority v. Gillis Family Partnership
Educational Background
- University of Southern California, B.A., Major: International Relations, 1997
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Speaker, "Implications of the Berryman v. Merit Property Management, Inc. decision," California Association of Community Managers (CACM) annual Law Seminar, San Francisco, California, February 2008.
- Speaker, "Clear, Simple, and Wrong? The Rules on Environmental Contamination in Eminent Domain," IRWA Chapter 57 Meeting, Riverside, CA, October 7, 2009.
- Speaker, "2019: Two Visions of the Next Ten Years in Eminent Domain and Public Acquisitions," IRWA Chapter 57 Education Seminar, Corona, CA, October 16, 2009.
- Speaker, "Developments in the Eminent Domain Law Across the Country and Around the World," IRWA Annual International Eminent Domain Conference, Atlanta, GA, June 2011.
- Speaker, “Dos And Don'ts During The Pre-Litigation Process,” CLE International Eminent Domain Conference, San Diego, CA, March, 2015.
- Speaker, “What’s Wrong With The Law of Valuation in Eminent Domain?: Four Rules We Need To Change Now,” American Law Institute National Eminent Domain Conference, San Francisco, CA, February, 2015.
- Co-Authored a chapter for the American Bar Association’s practice guide on expert witnesses, entitled: Litigators on Experts: Strategies for Managing Expert Witnesses from Retention through Trial (Wendy Couture & Allyson Haynes, Eds., American Bar Association 2010), Experts in Condemnation Cases, Chapter. 10, p. 474, by John Murphy & Brad Grabske
- Speaker, “Navigating Condemnation of Indian Land”, 18th Annual national Indian Realty Awards Program, Brea, CA, February, 2016.
- Speaker, “Anatomy of an Appraisers Deposition”, IRWA Chapter 57. Educational Seminar, Corona, CA, April, 2017.
- Speaker, “Taking Too Much: Governmental Regulations of Short-Term Vacation Rentals,” CLE International Eminent Domain Conference, Scottsdale, AZ, December, 2018.
- Speaker, “Taking Too Much: Governmental Regulations of Short-Term Vacation Rentals,” Los Angeles, CA, 2019.
- Speaker, “Trespass, Adverse Possession and Other Unauthorized Access to Land: Absentee Owners Beware,” California Easements, Rights-of-Way, & Eminent Domain Seminar, April, 2020.
- Speaker, “Trespass, Adverse Possession and Other Unauthorized Access to Land” Rights-of-Way, & Eminent Domain Seminar, September, 2020.
- Speaker, “Boundary and Access Rights on Tribal Lands” California Boundaries and Easements Seminar, August 30, 2021.
- Speaker, “Eminent Domain Overview,” California Easements, Rights-of-Way, and Eminent Domain Seminar, April 13, 2022
- Speaker, “Motions in Limine in Eminent Domain Compensation Trials” IRWA Chapter 1, 31st Annual Valuation Seminar, May 25, 2023.
- Speaker, “Trespass, Adverse Possession and Other Unauthorized Access to Land” Rights-of-Way, & Eminent Domain Seminar, August 17, 2023.
- "Private Employers Have Much at Stake in State High Court's Docket," Daily Journal, June 9, 2006
- "Listen Up: Make Rules for Driving While Talking (Exploring Employer Vicarious Liability Arising from Cell-Phone and PDA Use)," Daily Journal, April 27, 2007
- Co-Author, "Superior Coatings Inc., v. Los Angeles Unified School District: Much Ado About Nothing", Murphy & Evertz E-Alert (September 2012).
- Co-Author, “Golden Gate Land Holdings, LLC v. East Bay Regional Park District: Chick Hearn And The Intersection Between Eminent Domain Law And CEQA”, Murphy & Evertz E-Alert (April, 2013).
- Author, “CEQA Reform: Legislation Aimed At Streamlining The CEQA Review Process May have Unintended Consequences”, IRWA Chapter 57 Newsletter (June, 2013)
Office location for Bradford B. Grabske
650 Town Center Drive
Suite 550
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Phone: 714-277-1700
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