Edward (Ed) Low is a seasoned municipal law litigator, focusing his practice on Proposition 218 and 26 litigation and local government revenue and taxation. Ed defends California cities and special districts in lawsuits challenging a variety of utility fees (waste, sewer, stormwater, solid waste) and charges (groundwater, irrigation water, treated water) under Proposition 218/26.

Ed also litigates real property and title disputes, condemnation/eminent domain matters, and issues arising under the Ralph M. Brown Act, and the California Public Records Act. He has also litigated matters pertaining to gifts of public funds, historic preservation, charter city “home rule,” and issues arising under the Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg (“LAFCo”) Act. Ed also represents and advises cities and their police departments on matters related to Pitchess, Brady, the California Racial Justice Act, weapons confiscation, and workplace violence restraining orders.

In addition to his litigation practice, Ed advises local agencies in connection with the transfer of property for a variety of public projects, including capital improvements for utilities, retail electric distribution, solar power generation facilities, highway and road realignment, the California High Speed Rail Project, and local light rail systems.