About

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Draper & Draper LLC is a boutique law firm specializing in international arbitration, water, natural resources, renewable energy, and climate change innovation and disputes.


The firm's water practice is led by John Draper, who is ranked Band 1 for Water Law in New Mexico. John is joined by Corinne Atton and Matthew Draper, who is ranked Band 2 for Water Law in New Mexico.


The firm has unparalleled experience representing clients in a variety of water disputes before the U.S. Supreme Court, in U.S. Federal and State Courts, and before tribunals. We have particular experience of transboundary water law, and the interaction of water law and climate change, including in the American West. Our attorneys have represented the States of New Mexico, Kansas, and Montana in hundreds of trial hours before the U.S. Supreme Court in original jurisdiction transboundary water disputes.


Our attorneys combine their engineering, science and technology backgrounds with a depth of understanding and experience of water, natural resources and commercial law. The firm is also very experienced working with a broad range of technical experts, including economists, hydrologists, hydrogeologists, and surface and groundwater modelers.

Chambers Review

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Water Law - New Mexico

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Draper & Draper LLC is a well-regarded boutique with a strong specialism in water law. The firm is particularly well versed in interstate water litigation, as well as international disputes in this space. Its practitioners are adept at handling state compliance and permitting with regard to water law, as well as issues relating to water rights for commercial uses, including irrigation. The team advises clients across a range of sectors, including oil and gas, water resources, and government entities.

Notable Practitioners

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John B Draper
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Band 1
John Draper has years of invaluable experience representing clients in various water-related proceedings. He is particularly well known for his appearances before the Supreme Court in interstate water rights cases, as well as handling water permitting and compliance issues.
Matthew Draper
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Matthew Draper
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Band 2
Matthew Draper is recognised for his expertise in the water law. He has experience handling disputes at state, national and international levels.

Ranked Lawyers at
Draper & Draper LLC

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New Mexico

Water Law

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John B Draper
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Band 1
Matthew Draper
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Matthew Draper
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Band 2

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