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Jake Vollebregt to Work with Municipal Clients Across Orange County

For Immediate Release: May 22, 2013
Media Contact: Jennifer Bowles • 951.826.8480 • jennifer.bowles@BBKlaw.com

IRVINE, Calif. _ Jake Vollebregt, a captain in the U.S. Marine Corps where he served as a military attorney, has joined Best Best & Krieger LLP as an associate attorney in its municipal law practice.

Vollebregt was stationed at Camp Pendleton in northern San Diego County during his four years on active duty. He served one of those years in Afghanistan where as a military attorney he oversaw the contracting for government procurement of goods, services and real estate for U.S. and coalition forces operating in Helmand and Nimroz Provinces.

In addition, he advised on contracts, military construction and environmental regulatory compliance for private land leases and bases closures and transfers. As a deployed judge advocate, he also adjudicated claims against the United States under the Foreign Claims Act.

“We are honored to have someone with Jake’s legal and military background join our firm,” said Scott Smith, a BB&K partner who serves as city attorney to Aliso Viejo and Lake Forest.

At BB&K, Vollebregt will assist municipal clients in Orange County, with a focus on development and land use projects.

“I was drawn to BB&K because of its commitment to public service and the opportunity to leverage the resources of a national firm for the benefit of Southern California communities,” Vollebregt said. “Many of the firm’s clients are local governments and agencies working for the common good, and I see my role in helping those clients as an extension of my military service to the country.”

Vollebregt, 30, of San Clemente, received his law degree from Chapman University School of Law in 2008. He is a graduate of the Naval Justice School in Newport, R.I. and completed several courses at the U.S. Army JAG Law Center & School in Charlottesville, Va., the U.S. Air Force JAG School in Montgomery, Ala., and the U.S. Marine Corps Expeditionary Warfare School in Quantico, Va.

Vollebregt concluded his active service but remains a member of the Marine Corps Forces Reserve.