Debbi Quick represents clients seeking land-use and resource permits and entitlements and compliance with environmental laws, including the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), before administrative agencies. She defends those entitlements in litigation at both trial and appeal courts. Her practice also includes representing clients in complex civil appeals and trial court litigation in anticipation of possible appeals.
In appeals and defenses of both pretrial and posttrial decisions, Debbi’s experience includes interlocutory review of summary judgments and motions denying arbitration. Working with clients across a range of industries, she has handled matters involving banking, retail, energy, manufacturing, insurance, and the environment.
Debbi is an editor of the Environmental Liability, Enforcement & Penalties Reporter.
Professional Recognition
- Listed in Thomson Reuters “Stand-out Lawyers,” 2024
Professional Leadership
- City of Beverly Hills COVID-19 Recovery Task Force—Retail, Mayoral Appointee, 2020
- BASF Appellate Section Executive Committee, Member, 2018 – present
- Stanford Law School—Advanced Negotiations Seminar, Guest Lecturer, 2012, 2018
- Mission High School Mock Trial Team, Lead Coach, 2010 – 2016
- SPUR, Co-chair Ballot Measure Analysis Committee, Member, 2009 – 2015
- Legal Aid of Napa, Board Member, 2003 – 2004
Related Employment
- Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP, San Francisco, CA, Of Counsel, 2005 – 2021
- Dickenson, Peatman & Fogarty, Napa, CA, Associate, 2002 – 2005