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Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Environment

USA Guide 2026 : Oregon


Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

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Our environmental attorneys help clients assess environmental and natural resource risks, ongoing compliance, and concerns with project development, business transactions, permitting, and government investigations. They work on the full range of environmental and natural resources issues, the emerging body of climate change regulation, and sustainability issues.

Many of our team members worked earlier in their careers as engineers, environmental consultants, or in government. As a result, they understand the science, and how to work effectively with regulators. When necessary, we draw upon members of the firm’s well-regarded litigation and business departments to assist in matters that involve practice crossover. This tradition of collaboration ultimately resulted in the recent merge of the Real Estate & Land Use and Environmental practice groups into our Real Property practice group. Our expanded team – bigger in numbers and more diverse in practices – comprises a bench of attorneys with the skill and industry understanding to effectively pursue or defend any matter.

We keep a close eye on issues related to climate change and environmental justice and how the challenges and opportunities it creates for our clients, and advise them to adapt to a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape.

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Environment - Oregon

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Davis Wright Tremaine is a well-regarded law firm in Oregon with experience in regulatory compliance, hazardous waste issues and permitting requirements. The firm is actively involved in Superfund matters as well as federal and state enforcement actions. Its client base includes major national and international private companies and public sector bodies, including municipalities. It exhibits skill in air and water quality concerns, notably excelling in issues surrounding energy projects.

Work Highlights

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  • Davis Wright Tremaine is representing the Oregon Water Utility Council in a water policy litigation before the Oregon Supreme Court.

Strengths

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  • Davis Wright Tremaine has extensive experience with water rights and is thus able to advise on potential policy changes.

    Environment respondentUSA
  • Whatever the issue, Davis Wright Tremaine is sure to have an attorney with expertise in that area.

    Environment respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Lawrence B Burke
    Band 3Lawrence B Burke

    Lawrence B Burke

    Lawrence Burke provides excellent regulatory and compliance advice on a number of environmental issues. His expertise extends to matters related to air pollution and contamination issues, as well as the handling of solid waste and hazardous material. In addition, he regularly represents clients in enforcement actions related to cleanups and stormwater regulations.
  • Up and ComingOlivier Jamin
    Up and ComingOlivier Jamin

    Olivier Jamin

    Olivier Jamin is well known for his work on water rights, including advising clients on federal and state compliance issues.
    • Olivier Jamin is a highly responsive attorney. He understands and explains the issues and offers strategic counsel to his clients.

      Environment respondentUSA

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