ABOUT

Dan Cederborg is Of Counsel at Renne Public Law Group (RPLG), bringing nearly 40 years of experience in both public and private practice, with a focus on complex litigation and public agency legal counsel. He is skilled at navigating challenging legal matters and providing strategic, solutions-oriented advice to local governments.

Prior to joining RPLG, Dan served as County Counsel for Fresno County, where he advised the Board of Supervisors, County departments and special districts on a range of legal issues including litigation, public contracting, employment, property taxation, government operations and compliance, constitutional issues and more. In this role he oversaw a team of attorneys handling litigation, contracts, juvenile dependency, personnel and general legal advice for the County.

Earlier in his career, Dan practiced in the private sector, where he represented clients in civil litigation, including business disputes, personal injury, securities and antitrust matters. His legal experience includes both trial and appellate advocacy and providing legal advice to clients on a broad array of local government and transactional issues.

Dan earned his J.D. from University of the Pacific and his B.A from Seattle Pacific University.

PUBLICATIONS 

• Walter J. Robinson & Daniel Cederborg, “Ninth Circuit Chapter” in Sanctions: Rule 11 & Other Powers, Section of Litigation, American Bar Association (3^rd Ed., 1992)(Melissa L. Nelkin, Editor)

PUBLIC OPINIONS

• Rogers v. County of San Joaquin, et al. (E.D. Cal 2004) 363 F.Supp.2d 1227, rev. Rogers v. County of San Joaquin (9th Cir. 2007) 487 F.3d 1288
  • Partially successful summary judgment motion upholding qualified immunity in this federal civil rights action for county child protective services worker based on removal of child from parental custody for medical neglect. Reversed on appeal by the United States Ninth Circuit.
• Casteel v. County of San Joaquin, et al. (2005) 134 Cal.App.4th 918
  • Successful appeal to the California Third District Court of Appeal overturning the trial court’s writ of mandate and establishing the right of the county to collect delinquent garbage fees from non-resident rental property owners under Government Code §§ 25827, 25828.
• Gore v. Reisig, et al. (2013) 213 Cal.App.4th 1487
  • Successful appeal to the California Third District Court of Appeal overturning the trial court’s writ of mandate that had directed the District Attorney’s Office to issue a retired peace officer identification with a concealed weapon carry permit.

ADMISSIONS AND COURTS 

California

United States Districts Courts of California (Northern, Eastern and Central Districts)

Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

EDUCATION

University of the Pacific, J.D.

Seattle Pacific University, B.A.