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Miller Starr Regalia (MSR), a preeminent California real estate law firm for more than 60 years, announced today the addition of a three-attorney team to its growing Transactional Department in Walnut Creek. Joining MSR from Bartko Pavia, the trio is led by shareholder Hilda Senseney and includes senior counsel Kimberly Weber and Hector Suarez. The group brings decades of experience representing national retail and office tenants in California and across the U.S., managing transactions related to retail and office portfolios. 

On June 30, 2025, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1301 (“AB 130”) and Senate Bill 1312 (“SB 131”) into law, making the most significant changes to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) in decades.

Miller Starr Regalia (MSR), a preeminent California real estate and land use law firm for more than 60 years, announced today that five of its attorneys were recognized by Best Lawyers in its 2026 edition. Lawyers are named to The Best Lawyers in America®, and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch lists. 

Miller Starr Regalia, a preeminent California real estate law firm for more than 60 years, announced today the addition of Vance Prescott to the firm’s Litigation Department. Prescott joins the firm’s Walnut Creek office as an associate, bringing experience from private practice and as a District Attorney. 

Despite decades of legislative progress, individuals with disabilities continue to face significant barriers in finding fair and accessible housing.

Miller Starr Regalia (MSR), a preeminent California real estate and land use law firm for more than 60 years, today announced that four of its shareholders are included in the 2025 Northern California Super Lawyers list. Three additional lawyers Samantha L Chen, associate; Nicholas E. Ma, shareholder and James Swearingen, shareholder; were included in the Rising Stars list.