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Wanger Jones Helsley PC
Of Counsel

Craig A. Carnes

Sacramento Office — Sacramento, CA
Background

Craig A. Carnes, Jr., joined Wanger Jones Helsley PC as Of Counsel in 2025 after more than a decade practicing water law with a well-known California natural resources law firm. His practice focuses on water rights, water supply issues, and natural resources law, including environmental compliance matters involving the Endangered Species Act (ESA), the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). Mr. Carnes regularly advises clients on regulatory and litigation issues affecting water resources and water supply infrastructure.

He represents public agencies, water districts, and private entities navigating complex environmental and regulatory frameworks affecting water rights and resource management. Mr. Carnes combines strong legal analysis with practical knowledge of water management policy and regulatory processes affecting California’s water users.

Industry Groups
Agriculture & Food ProductionWater, Energy & Natural Resources
Craig A. Carnes, Of Counsel, Wanger Jones Helsley PC
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Craig Carnes practice at Wanger Jones Helsley?
Craig Carnes is Of Counsel at Wanger Jones Helsley in Sacramento. His practice focuses on water and natural resources law, including water rights and supply issues and related environmental matters under the Endangered Species Act, CEQA, NEPA, and the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act across California.
How experienced is Craig Carnes?
Craig Carnes joined Wanger Jones Helsley as Of Counsel in 2025 after more than a decade at the well-known water law firm of Ellison, Schneider, Harris & Donlan. Born and raised in Sacramento, he focuses his practice on water and natural resources law.
Where is Craig Carnes located and how can I contact them?
Craig Carnes practices from the Wanger Jones Helsley Sacramento office. He can be reached through the Wanger Jones Helsley contact form for water rights, groundwater, natural resources, and environmental compliance matters for clients across California, the Central Valley, and the Sacramento region.
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