Ella Gower is the managing shareholder at Miller Starr Regalia. As Chair of the Common Interest Development Practice Group, Ella prepares governing documents and related easement and land sharing agreements for residential, commercial and mixed-use developments. The developments include high-rise condominium projects, planned developments, master planned communities, senior housing projects, and affordable housing projects. She works extensively with the Department of Real Estate.
She regularly assists clients with obtaining local and state project approvals including mapping of air space parcels and condominiums. She advises clients regarding issues related to the Subdivision Map Act, Subdivided Lands Act, Commercial and Industrial Common Interest Development Act, Davis-Stirling Common Interest Development Act and the Right to Repair Law (SB 800).
J.D., University of California, Davis, School of Law (2006)
B.A., University of California, Davis, Political Science - Public Service and History (2002)
Building Industry Association (BIA), Bay Area
California Building Industry Association (CBIA)
Contra Costa County Bar Association (CCCBA)
Kennedy-King Memorial Scholarship Fund – Board of Directors; General Counsel
Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) Northern California Advisory Committee
Pro Bono Attorney for Unaccompanied Minors (Kids in Need of Defense (KIND))
Pro Bono Attorney for Aids Legal Referral Program (ALRP)
Pro Bono Attorney for Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley
Chapter 28, “Common Interest Developments,” Miller & Starr, California Real Estate 4th (co-author)
Chapter 29 “Subdivision Offerings, Sales and Leasing,” Miller & Starr, California Real Estate 4th (co-author)
Miller Starr Regalia (MSR), a premier California real estate and land use law firm, is proud to announce its inclusion in the Chambers Spotlight California 2026 Guide by Chambers and Partners, marking the first year the firm has received this distinguished recognition.
Miller Starr Regalia (MSR), a preeminent California real estate law firm for more than 60 years, announced today that for the 15th consecutive year it has been named by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® a Regional Tier 1 law firm in the Oakland metropolitan area. The firm is recognized for its experience in land use & zoning and real estate law.
Miller Starr Regalia (MSR), a preeminent California real estate law firm for more than 60 years, announced today the addition of a three-attorney team to its growing Transactional Department in Walnut Creek. Joining MSR from Bartko Pavia, the trio is led by shareholder Hilda Senseney and includes senior counsel Kimberly Weber and Hector Suarez. The group brings decades of experience representing national retail and office tenants in California and across the U.S., managing transactions related to retail and office portfolios.
Leading California Real Estate Law Firm Expands Footprint with Nevada Office.
Miller Starr Regalia today announced the addition of Steven M. Silva, who joins the firm’s litigation department as a shareholder. A seasoned litigator with more than 14 years of experience advising clients in California and Nevada, and is located in Reno, Nevada.