Hans Van Ligten

Land Use and Zoning Law

5.0 (1 reviews)

Irvine, California

40+ years experience

Rutan & Tucker LLP

Updated: Jan 03, 2026

Contact Information

714-641-5100

https://www.rutan.com/attorneys/hans-van-ligten/

18575 Jamboree Road, Ninth Floor, Irvine, CA 92612

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Bio

Hans Van Ligten is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Land Use and Zoning Law.Hans, who practices law in Irvine, California, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Hans is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Hans Van Ligten is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Land Use and Zoning Law.Hans, who practices law in Irvine, California, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Hans is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Hans Van Ligten is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Land Use and Zoning Law. Hans, who practices law in Irvine, California, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Hans is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Practice Areas

Land Use and Zoning Law

Awards & Recognition

Recognized: Land Use and Zoning Law
Practice Area: Administrative / Regulatory Law
Practice Area: Government Contracts
Practice Area: Government Relations Practice
Practice Area: Project Finance Law

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2018

Education

Loyola Marymount University, J.D., graduated 1985

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Reviews

Robert Perez

2 weeks ago

An Invaluable Guide Through Complex Land Use Approvals

Our company faced a significant hurdle with a municipal zoning board over a proposed commercial development in Orange County. The regulatory landscape was a maze of conflicting ordinances and procedural pitfalls. Engaging Hans Van Ligten at Rutan & Tucker was the decisive factor in our success. Drawing on his four decades of deep experience in land use and administrative law, Hans crafted a strategy that was both strategically brilliant and meticulously detailed. He navigated the government contracting and regulatory processes with a calm, authoritative presence that commanded respect from all parties. His recognition by Best Lawyers is well-deserved, reflecting a career of excellence we directly benefited from. Hans didn't just provide legal advice; he provided clarity and a path forward, ultimately securing the necessary approvals. His professionalism and expertise are simply exceptional.