Legal and Institutional Engineering Support

Stetson's reputation as one of California's oldest water resources engineering firms (est. 1957) is founded on its record in the water rights arena. Stetson provides a wide range of Legal and Institutional Support to our clients including Expert Witness Testimony, Arbitration Services, Water System Management Plans, Capital Improvement Plans, Appraisals, Water Rate and Buy-in Analysis, and Watermaster Support Services. Stetson integrates its expertise in Hydrology and Hydraulics, Environmental Management, and Civil and Agricultural Engineering to support our clients through negotiations, arbitration, and litigation. All of Stetson’s staff maintains current knowledge of the water supply issues and legal framework controlling the availability, use, and reuse of water throughout the western United States.