R. Clark Clark Morrison

Land Use and Zoning Law

5.0 (1 reviews)

San Francisco, California

38+ years experience

Cox, Castle & Nicholson LLP

Updated: Jan 03, 2026

Contact Information

415-262-5100

https://www.coxcastle.com/professionals-morrison-clark

50 California Street, Suite 3200, San Francisco, CA 94111

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Bio

R. Clark Morrison is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Land Use and Zoning Law, Litigation - Land Use and Zoning, Natural Resources Law and Real Estate Law.R. Clark, who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2007. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which R. Clark is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. R. Clark Morrison is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Land Use and Zoning Law, Litigation - Land Use and Zoning, Natural Resources Law and Real Estate Law.R. Clark, who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2007. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which R. Clark is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. R. Clark Morrison is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Land Use and Zoning Law, Litigation - Land Use and Zoning, Natural Resources Law and Real Estate Law. R. Clark, who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2007. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which R. Clark is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Practice Areas

Land Use and Zoning Law

Awards & Recognition

Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Land Use and Zoning, San Francisco (2021)
Lawyer of the Year: Natural Resources Law, San Francisco (2017)
Recognized: Land Use and Zoning Law
Recognized: Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
Recognized: Natural Resources Law
Recognized: Real Estate Law
Practice Area: Animal Law
Special Focus: Development
Special Focus: Endangered Species
Special Focus: Environmental
Special Focus: Land Use
Special Focus: Master Planned Communities
Special Focus: Redevelopment
Special Focus: Regulatory
Special Focus: Water
Special Focus: Water Rights
Special Focus: Wetlands
Special Focus: Zoning

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2007

Education

University of California Berkeley, graduated 1987
University of California Berkeley, J.D., graduated 1987
University of California Berkeley, graduated 1984

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Reviews

Mary Lewis

2 weeks ago

A Master Strategist for Complex Land Use and Real Estate Challenges

After a major development project in San Francisco faced a significant zoning challenge and a potential lawsuit from a community group, our company was in a precarious position. We needed counsel who not only understood the letter of the law but also the intricate political and regulatory landscape of the city. R. Clark Morrison was that counsel. His nearly four decades of experience, particularly his deep focus on land use and natural resources law, were immediately evident. He didn't just react to the opposition; he crafted a proactive strategy that combined rigorous legal analysis with a nuanced understanding of stakeholder interests. His guidance through the entitlement process was invaluable, and his litigation acumen, hinted at by his well-deserved 'Lawyer of the Year' recognitions, gave us the confidence to negotiate from a position of strength. The result was a favorable settlement that allowed the project to move forward with critical community support intact. Mr. Morrison’s professionalism is matched by his practical, client-focused approach. He translates complex legal concepts into clear business advice. Engaging him at Cox, Castle & Nicholson was the decisive factor in turning a potential crisis into a successful outcome.