Jeffrey K. Dorso

Tulane University, JD, 2001

Jeffrey K. Dorso is the Managing Partner of Pioneer Law Group, LLP. Jeff’s practice focuses on large-scale development, mining law, and natural resources projects in the western United States and internationally.  Typical projects involve a complex range of legal issues, including public/private partnerships, development agreements, financing, due diligence, entitlements, the State Mining and Reclamation Act (SMARA), the Williamson Act, and environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

Pioneer Law Group’s client base is diversified across a broad range of clients that include large publicly traded companies, small companies, individuals, and public agencies.

Jeff is admitted to practice before all California courts and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California. He is a member of the California State Bar Environmental Law and Real Property Sections, and the Sacramento County Bar Association Environmental Law Section.

Jeff is also an active speaker and member of the community:


 
 
 
SEMINARS

  • NEPA for Resource Development Projects (Santa Fe, NM, February 2011; San Bernardino, CA, March 2011)
  • Streamlining NEPA for Mining Projects, Annual Meeting, Exposition & Short Courses, Northwest Mining Association (Spokane, December 2010)
  • Williamson Act Seminar (2005-2009)
  • Air Quality and Urban Infill Development (April 17, 2008)
  • A Practical Guide to Development Agreements and Impact Fees (2007)
  • Intensive SMARA Seminar (2004-2007)

ORGANIZATIONS AND ACTIVITIES

  • Chair, Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson Transition Team (2008)
  • CalCIMA – Environmental Committee Member
  • Sacramento Metro Chamber of Commerce – Land Use and Natural Resources Committee
  • State Bar of California – Environmental Law Section
  • Sacramento County Bar Association – Environmental Law Section
  • Nevada Mining Association – Environmental Committee Member
  • Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation
  • Director, GoviEx Uranium, Inc. (2008 – 2011)
  • Director, Miyamoto Relief (2011 – Present)
  • Director, Sacramento Zoo (2011 – Present)
  • Director, Solar Cookers International (2012 – Present)

ARTICLES