Wanger Jones Helsley PC is pleased to announce that the firm has been recognized in the Environment category in the Chambers USA California Spotlight Guide 2026. Chambers Spotlight recognizes leading small and mid-sized law firms that provide clients with sophisticated counsel and an exceptional alternative to larger firms. Selections are based on Chambers’ independent market research and a rigorous evaluation of each firm’s experience, expertise, and legal talent. This recognition reflects the strength of Wanger Jones Helsley PC’s Environmental and Water Law Practices, led by shareholders John P. Kinsey and Robert E. Donlan. Together, they bring the comprehensive and complementary expertise necessary to help their clients navigate complex environmental, natural resources, water, land use, and related regulatory matters throughout California.

John P. Kinsey, a Certified Specialist in Appellate Law, has built one of the most recognized practices in Central California in the areas of environmental regulation, administrative law, and CEQA compliance and litigation. He has successfully litigated landmark CEQA challenges before the California Courts of Appeal, including numerous cases concerning regulatory actions by the California Air Resources Board and the State Water Resources Control Board.

Robert E. Donlan is one of California’s foremost water and natural resources attorneys, with nearly three decades of experience representing major water agencies, institutional and commercial water users, energy companies, agricultural operators, and municipalities before the State Water Resources Control Board, state and federal courts, and regulatory agencies including state and federal fish and wildlife agencies. Mr. Donlan joined Wanger Jones Helsley in March 2025 and anchors the firm’s Sacramento office, expanding the firm’s reach to the state capital and the full breadth of California’s water policy and regulatory arena.

The firm has built a strong reputation for guiding clients through high-stakes issues involving public agencies, agriculture, development, compliance, and litigation, with particular depth in matters affecting the Central Valley and other key regions of the state. Wanger Jones Helsley PC is proud to be positioned as a trusted alternative to larger law firms for clients who require sophisticated legal representation grounded in deep regional knowledge, practical judgment, and a demonstrated commitment to results.