LOS ANGELES-Real estate and business law firm Allen Matkins' has just named Fernando Villa as land-use partner and Scott Dommes as tax associate of its Los Angeles office.

With more than 30 years of experience in land-use and environmental law and real estate dispute resolution, Villa's knowledge encompasses the mixed-use, retail, industrial and commercial sectors. During his career, he has represented the 7-Eleven franchise in acquiring 200 locations in Los Angeles County, Tesla Motors in acquiring more than 100 acres of land from NUMMI to produce the Model S line, and counseled the L.A. Unified School District in CEQA and environmental law issues concerning a new school construction program worth $18 billion.

"The hiring of Fernando was a real team effort by many of our partners, and he is a fantastic addition to our firm,” David L. Osias, managing partner at Allen Matkins, says in a statement. “Our goal is to attract the brightest and most talented attorneys who fit Allen Matkins' culture of success, client service and community involvement."