Overview
From permitting and enforcement issues to cost recovery, damages claims and statutory interpretation issues, we have been involved in high stakes environmental trials and appellate proceedings. Our litigators have played a prominent role in the evolution of key state and federal environmental laws.
Our attorneys routinely litigate and resolve disputes arising under a wide range of environmental laws, including the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Endangered Species Act (ESA), Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). When disputes arise, we work with clients to determine if litigation is an appropriate and effective vehicle to meet their needs. We handle disputes across a wide spectrum of areas, including:
- Air Quality
- Contaminated Sites/Media and Remediation
- Coastal
- Endangered Species/Wildlife
- Environmental Compliance
- Environmental Impact Assessment
- Federal Lands
- Fisheries
- Land Use and Zoning
- Natural Resource Damages
- Toxic Torts
- Solid and Hazardous Waste
- Water Quality
- Water Supplies
We have an informed perspective. We work with regulatory agencies, sellers and buyers, landowners, citizen groups, and other parties. We have extensive experience representing corporations, trade associations, public agencies, non-profits, and individuals in civil and administrative proceedings throughout the U.S.
An accomplished group, our environmental litigators have been recognized by a variety of organizations including Chambers USA, Law 360, the National Law Journal and Legal 500.
Professionals
Group Members
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- Associate
- Partner
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- Partner
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Experience
Thought Leadership
Insights
- 08.19.2024 | Nossaman eAlert
- 07.01.2024 | Nossaman eAlert
- 03.25.2024 | Nossaman eAlert
- 07.21.2023 | Nossaman eAlert
- 05.25.2023 | Nossaman eAlert
- 01.18.2023 | Nossaman eAlert
- 01.03.2023 | Nossaman eAlert
- 12.22.2022 | Nossaman eAlert
- 09.01.2022 | Nossaman eAlert
- 06.01.2022 | Nossaman eAlert
- 04.01.2022 | LexisNexis Practical Guidance®
- 08.03.2021 | American Bar Association
- 12.01.2020 | Financier Worldwide
- 11.10.2020 | Law360
- 08.19.2020 | Environmental Law Institute's People Places Planet Podcast
- 02.03.2020 | Law360
Blog Posts
- 09.09.2024 | Endangered Species Law & Policy
- 09.05.2024 | Endangered Species Law & Policy
- 07.30.2024 | Endangered Species Law & Policy
- 07.29.2024 | Endangered Species Law & Policy
- 05.07.2024 | Endangered Species Law & Policy
- 04.26.2024 | Endangered Species Law & Policy
- 04.11.2024 | Endangered Species Law & Policy
- 03.29.2024 | Endangered Species Law & Policy
- 03.28.2024 | Endangered Species Law & Policy
- 03.12.2024 | Endangered Species Law & Policy
- 03.07.2024 | Endangered Species Law & Policy
- 02.21.2024 | Endangered Species Law & Policy
- 02.12.2024 | Endangered Species Law & Policy
- CBD Lawsuit Challenges Service’s Failure to Prevent Toxic Pesticides from Harming Endangered Species02.08.2024 | Endangered Species Law & Policy
- 02.07.2024 | Endangered Species Law & Policy
- 12.28.2023 | Endangered Species Law & Policy
- 12.15.2023 | Endangered Species Law & Policy
- 12.14.2023 | Endangered Species Law & Policy
- 12.12.2023 | Endangered Species Law & Policy
- 12.04.2023 | Endangered Species Law & Policy
- 11.30.2023 | Endangered Species Law & Policy
- 11.27.2023 | California Water Views
- 11.27.2023 | California Water Views
- 11.06.2023 | California Water Views
- 10.23.2023 | Endangered Species Law & Policy
- 10.17.2023 | California Water Views
- 10.06.2023 | Endangered Species Law & Policy
- 08.10.2023 | Endangered Species Law & Policy
- 07.27.2023 | Endangered Species Law & Policy
- 07.25.2023 | Endangered Species Law & Policy
- 06.28.2023 | Endangered Species Law & Policy
- 06.20.2023 | Endangered Species Law & Policy
- 06.08.2023 | Endangered Species Law & Policy
- 05.23.2023 | Endangered Species Law & Policy
- 05.22.2023 | Endangered Species Law & Policy
- 05.22.2023 | Endangered Species Law & Policy
- 04.25.2023 | Endangered Species Law & Policy
- 04.21.2023 | Endangered Species Law & Policy
- 04.11.2023 | Endangered Species Law & Policy
- 04.06.2023 | California Water Views
- 03.15.2023 | Endangered Species Law & Policy
- 03.14.2023 | Endangered Species Law & Policy
- 03.13.2023 | Endangered Species Law & Policy
- 03.03.2023 | Endangered Species Law & Policy
- 02.24.2023 | Endangered Species Law & Policy
- 02.17.2023 | Endangered Species Law & Policy
- 02.16.2023 | Endangered Species Law & Policy
- 02.07.2023 | Endangered Species Law & Policy
- 01.30.2023 | Endangered Species Law & Policy
- 01.27.2023 | Endangered Species Law & Policy
- 12.27.2022 | Endangered Species Law & Policy
- 12.23.2022 | Endangered Species Law & Policy
- 12.02.2022 | Endangered Species Law & Policy
- 11.22.2022 | Endangered Species Law & Policy
- 11.17.2022 | Endangered Species Law & Policy
- 11.14.2022 | California Water Views
- 10.25.2022 | Endangered Species Law & Policy
- 10.20.2022 | Endangered Species Law & Policy
- 10.05.2022 | Endangered Species Law & Policy
- 09.30.2022 | Endangered Species Law & Policy
- 09.21.2022 | Endangered Species Law & Policy
- 09.14.2022 | Endangered Species Law & Policy
- 08.29.2022 | Endangered Species Law & Policy
- 08.24.2022 | Endangered Species Law & Policy
- 08.18.2022 | Endangered Species Law & Policy
- 07.28.2022 | Endangered Species Law & Policy
- 07.06.2022 | Endangered Species Law & Policy
- 06.27.2022 | Endangered Species Law & Policy
- 06.16.2022 | Endangered Species Law & Policy
- 05.19.2022 | Endangered Species Law & Policy
- 05.18.2022 | Endangered Species Law & Policy
- 03.24.2022 | Endangered Species Law & Policy
- 03.22.2022 | Endangered Species Law & Policy
- 03.16.2022 | Endangered Species Law & Policy
- 02.24.2022 | Endangered Species Law & Policy
- 02.23.2022 | Endangered Species Law & Policy
- 02.15.2022 | Endangered Species Law & Policy
- 02.08.2022 | Endangered Species Law & Policy
- 01.20.2022 | Endangered Species Law & Policy
- 12.29.2021 | Endangered Species Law & Policy
- 12.21.2021 | Endangered Species Law & Policy
- 11.30.2021 | Endangered Species Law & Policy
- 11.09.2021 | Endangered Species Law & Policy
- 09.23.2021 | Endangered Species Law & Policy
- 09.17.2021 | Endangered Species Law & Policy
- USFWS Lists Alabama Crayfish Species as Endangered, Designates 78 Miles of River as Critical Habitat09.10.2021 | Endangered Species Law & Policy
- 08.27.2021 | Endangered Species Law & Policy
- 08.16.2021 | Endangered Species Law & Policy
- 06.11.2021 | Endangered Species Law & Policy
- 06.09.2021 | Endangered Species Law & Policy
- 06.02.2021 | Endangered Species Law & Policy
- 06.01.2021 | Endangered Species Law & Policy
- 05.21.2021 | Endangered Species Law & Policy
- 05.18.2021 | California Water Views
- 05.18.2021 | Eminent Domain Report
- 12.16.2020 | Endangered Species Law & Policy
- 12.15.2020 | Endangered Species Law & Policy
- 11.25.2020 | Endangered Species Law & Policy
- 11.20.2020 | Endangered Species Law & Policy
- 07.23.2020 | Endangered Species Law & Policy
Events
- 03.26.2024
- 12.05.2022
- 09.01.2022
- 01.27.2022 | Denver, CO
- 06.15.2021
- 05.27.2021
- 05.07.2021
- 03.01.2021
- 07.30.2020
- 01.23.2020 | Seattle, WA
Firm News
- 08.15.2024 | Best Lawyers
- 07.08.2024 | Daily Journal
- 06.06.2024 | Law360
- 05.14.2024 | Law360
- 05.08.2024 | Nossaman News Release
- 04.22.2024 | Law360
- 04.19.2024 | Various Media Outlets
- 04.17.2024 | Law360
- 11.05.2023 | U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers
- 11.01.2023 | National Law Journal
- 08.17.2023 | Best Lawyers
- 06.12.2023 | The Legal 500
- 03.03.2023 | Law360 Real Estate Authority
- 11.22.2022 | Bloomberg Law
- 10.26.2022 | Law360
- 08.18.2022 | Best Lawyers
- 08.05.2022 | Law360
- 06.22.2022 | The Legal 500
- 03.22.2022 | Law360
- 09.27.2021 | Press Release from the Office of Governor Janet T. Mills
- 09.22.2021 | Law360
- 09.15.2021 | Multiple News Outlets
- 09.15.2021 | Law360
- 09.15.2021 | Daily Journal
- 08.20.2021 | Best Lawyers
- 08.20.2021 | Best Lawyers in America
- 07.06.2021 | National Law Journal
- 06.14.2021 | The Legal 500
- 05.24.2021 | Chambers USA
- 05.07.2021 | Multiple News Outlets
- 04.01.2021 | Law.com
- 08.20.2020 | Best Lawyers in America
- 08.12.2020 | Bloomberg Law
- 07.06.2020 | Washington Post
- 06.10.2020 | The Legal 500
- 05.19.2020 | Pumper
- 11.2019 | U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers
- 03.22.2019 | SeafoodNews.com
Areas of Focus
- Air Quality
- CEQA & NEPA
- Climate Change & Resiliency
- Coastal Development
- Contamination & Natural Resource Damages
- Endangered Species & Wildlife Law
- Environmental Litigation
- Initiatives & Referenda
- Land Use Entitlements & Litigation
- Oceans, Marine Life & Maritime Transportation
- Telecommunications Facilities
- Water Quality
- Wetlands & Riparian Permitting