JRG Attorneys at Law is the leading agricultural law firm in Monterey County, San Benito County, and the Central Coast of California
The tri-county area of Monterey County, San Benito County, and Santa Cruz County is referred to as “America’s Salad Bowl” because the majority of America’s fruits and vegetables are grown here. The Salinas Valley is home to many of the major agricultural companies, and these companies have crops and operations in all areas of the Central Coast of California. From the wine vineyards of Santa Lucia and Paso Robles in San Luis Obispo County, to the Cannabis farms in Monterey County and Santa Cruz County, to the berry farms in Santa Cruz County, the agriculture industry thrives on the climates and environment of the California coast, valleys, and mountains. The regional agricultural industry and ancillary industries in are vital not only to the regional economy but also to the State of California, the United States, and the rest of the world. With offices in Salinas, Hollister, and Monterey, JRG has deep roots in agriculture law and specializes in advising agriculture industry clients on agricultural law, or ag law, which comprises multiple practice areas specific to the agriculture industry:
- Cannabis and hemp regulations and permitting
- Farmworker housing and H-2A housing
- Fertilizer use and regulations
- Food safety regulations and audits
- Land use and environmental issues
- Packaging and labeling
- Pesticide use and regulations
- Processing
- Product liability
- Recalls
- Research and development
- Right to Farm Act
- Seed production
- Supply chain issues
- Transportation
- Water and well use, rights and regulations
- Williamson Act contracts
- Workplace safety and regulations
JRG Attorneys at Law Is a Full-Service Law Firm Providing Comprehensive Agribusiness Guidance in Monterey County, San Benito County, and the Central Coast of California
As a full-service law firm with expertise in agriculture, business, litigation, and real estate, JRG Attorneys at Law’s AgriBusiness Team brings the depth and breadth of knowledge needed to support all aspects of AgriBusiness, the business of agriculture. Our AgriBusiness attorneys advise agricultural clients not only on agricultural law but also on areas of general business law that uniquely affect the agricultural industry:
- Business and business transactions
- Employment and labor
- Intellectual property
- Land use
- Farmworker housing development and management
- Land use and environmental regulations
- Litigation
- Real estate
- Land acquisition
- Landlord–tenant
- Leases
JRG's Food Safety Team
JRG’s Agribusiness and Food Safety Specialty Team advises our clients on the business and management of agricultural operations; protecting our food sources and the companies that cultivate them. Our agricultural lawyers have an in-depth knowledge of issues related to food-borne illness claims and agricultural product liability matters. In recent years, our agricultural attorneys took part in some of the nation’s most high-profile produce liability litigation related to Salmonella, Hepatitis A, and E. Coli.
JRG Attorneys at Law Is a Leader in the Local Agricultural Industry
JRG Attorneys at Law firmly believes in actively participating in and supporting the community it serves. We stay updated on local and regional trends, forecasts, and reports from the agricultural sector, County Agricultural Commissioners, and State of California Department of Food and Agriculture. With offices located in Monterey, Salinas, and Hollister, JRG is a leader in providing legal guidance to the agricultural industry on the Central Coast. We share our Hollister office with the San Benito County Farm Bureau, and we actively support and provide leadership to the following community groups:
California Women in Ag
Central Coast Young Farmers and Ranchers
King City Stampede
San Benito County Saddle Horse Show & Rodeo
Women of Wine
Testimonials
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"I really would like to acknowledge how wonderful you were in this transaction. It had a lot of complexities, and I have no doubt that without your support that we likely would not have gotten it done."Ben Strock
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"I wanted to thank you for all your help – I was really impressed with your professionalism and yet very personal handling of our problem. You made us feel like we’ve known each other for years."Ben Demaree
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"The team and experience were amazing. Attorney Craig Cox took a bad situation and handled it with perfection. I am very happy with the team and everything about JRG."Chris Rader
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"I will continue to use your firm and know that each time I need legal help, your firm will give me the personal attention needed to resolve the question or matter at hand."Michael J. Groves, President EMC Planning Group, Inc.
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"Your dynamic team of specialized attorneys and paralegals who seemed to take a personal interest in the ongoing litigation especially impressed us."Otto Kramm- Mission Organics
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"I always felt that I was the firm’s number one client. I highly recommend JRG to anyone that may need its services."Chase Kaljian, Senior Manager of Real Estate & Facilities- Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
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"I always felt that I was your number one client, even though I know that you have many other clients that need your services. The results are all that matters in the long run, and your firm has always obtained good results for us."Carole Forest- Past President, Bernardus LLC; Baylaurel LLC
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"I would recommend your firm to any other agricultural businesses that find themselves having to address these issues. I give you and your firm the highest recommendation."John Jackson- Beachside Produce LLC
