Channel Law Group

Channel Law Group is a respected California law firm focused on land use and environmental protection, known for advocating on behalf of communities impacted by unsafe development. Representing MERC, they filed an appeal on December 23, 2025 to stop the proposed McGroarty project until thorough safety reviews were completed. 

The firm is also actively litigating against the City of Los Angeles, alleging that the City approved development in severe fire hazard zones while disregarding state wildfire safety regulations. They cite 75 examples in a lawsuit filed December 23 in L.A. County Superior Court. 

Based on their experience, our attorneys believe MERC’s case is not only strong, but winnable. Click on any document title below to view the corresponding PDF. 

 — FILINGS & PRESENTATIONS —

McGroarty CPC Presentation (June 22; 11 pages) — Requests MERC's appeal be granted and project approvals disapproved and for the City to set aside the Mitigated Negative Declaration.The city is further urged to prepare a full Environmental Impact Report before proceeding.

Appellant’s Response to the Appeal Recommendation Report (June 22; 10 pages) — The document is a legal and technical critique arguing that the City of Los Angeles must prepare an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for a proposed development due to substantial evidence of environmental and safety concerns.

The supplemental appeal justification letter (June 15, 2026; 142 pages) — A coalition of experts and the appellant firm challenge the City's approval of a residential project, citing violations of fire safety regulations, environmental impacts, and procedural errors, advocating for disapproval and environmental review.

Supplement to Appellant’s Comments and Submission of New Expert Evidence (June 15, 2016; 1,123 pages) — This letter provides copies of the reference materials cited in Scott Cashen’s Biological Resources Report, submitted with the June 15, 2026 Supplemental Appeal Justification.

Original Justifcation Appeal (December 23, 2025; 32 pages) — A detailed appeal challenges the City of Los Angeles' approval of a residential development project at 8100-8160 West McGroarty Street, citing non-compliance with fire safety regulations, environmental impacts, and inadequate environmental review.