Environment
USA Guide 2024 : Oregon
Band 2
Email address
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+1 503 241 2300About
Provided by Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
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.
Chambers Review
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, including hydroelectric dams.
Work Highlights
- Davis Wright Tremaine advised the City of Hillsboro, Oregon on water supply planning, water rights extensions and acquisitions.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"DWT provides sound legal advice but also has the technical acumen and experience to offer valid suggestions when implementing the overall project strategy."
"DWT provides sound legal advice but also has the technical acumen and experience to offer valid suggestions when implementing the overall project strategy."
Notable Practitioners
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.
"Larry brings exceptional value to any team that he is apart of."
Olivier Jamin is well known for his work on water rights, including advising clients on federal and state compliance issues.