Elinor Eizdi

Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority (ACTA). Leader of the Nossaman legal team, advising ACTA with multiple right of way acquisitions and utility relocations. Work includes leading negotiations and drafting multiple deeds and agreements with public agencies and private parties. Also advised ACTA regarding the transfer to the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) of fee property and easements necessary to access the Pacific Coast Highway.

Orange County Transportation Corridor Agencies (TCA). Negotiated and drafted complex agreements for the acquisition of large tracts of land for toll road purposes from numerous entities. Also advised on disposition of excess properties. Researched and analyzed environmental constraints and impacts on future development.

Port of Long Beach. Advised the Port on its transfer of real property easements to Caltrans, which was necessary to complete the Gerald Desmond Replacement Bridge Project. Drafted a right of way agreement and multiple easement deeds. Currently advising on the negotiation of an operation and maintenance agreement with Caltrans. Led multiple meetings with Caltrans and the title company to address complex title issues, and managed the escrow process. Key member of the legal team that acquired property interests for construction of the bridge, with work including drafting multiple purchase and sale agreements, temporary construction easements, access agreements, demolition and relocation of dewatering wells agreement, deeds and related documents, performing due diligence and extensive title review. Also advised on the acquisition and disposition of the Port's interim administrative offices, including performing due diligence, analysis of underlying documents and drafting agreements and closing documents.

Downtown Properties. Provided counsel in the acquisition of commercial properties in California. Drafted purchase and sale agreements and related documents, performed title review, lease review, other due diligence and successfully led the transactions through closing. Also advised with respect to loans secured by real property.

Naftex Development LLC. Advised on the acquisition of oil and gas leases as part of a bankruptcy auction. Drafted oil and gas leases and operating agreements.

Vaquero Energy Inc. Advised on the acquisition of real property in Santa Barbara County. Performed due diligence and drafted the purchase and sale agreement and closing documents.