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Perkins Coie LLP

Environment

USA Guide 2026 : Oregon

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With more than 100 environment and natural resources attorneys in offices across the United States, our attorneys provide comprehensive counsel to clients navigating the complex statutory and regulatory framework of environmental and natural resource law. We advise, we litigate, and we help shape environmental policy at the federal, state, and local levels. Our team has the experience, depth and breadth to address any environmental or natural resource issue confronting our clients, serving a wide range of industries.

Our Oregon team routinely handles some of the highest profile cases in the State of Oregon, and regularly works on a wide range of major, complex environmental issues for national and international projects.

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Environment - Oregon

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Perkins Coie has a strong multidisciplinary environmental law practice in Oregon, with a pronounced national and state presence. Known for its expertise in manufacturing, energy and infrastructure issues, the firm displays a strong track record in environmental litigation and storm water discharge. It has active involvement in a number of Superfund site-related matters and handles environmental due diligence for real estate transactions. It is also highly proficient in regulatory compliance and permitting matters. The team represents a broad client base including oil and gas producers, mining operators, food processing companies, industrial manufacturers and transportation companies.
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Work Highlights

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  • Perkins Coie represented Teck Alaska Incorporated on a variety of ongoing natural resources and regulatory matters related to the Red Dog Mine in Northwest Alaska.

Strengths

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  • The team at Perkins Coie is very good at communicating complex issues in a simple, understandable manner.

    Environment respondentUSA

  • Perkins Coie is effective, efficient and always available.

    Environment respondentUSA

  • No issue is too complex for Perkins Coie. The firm has a deep bench, all with tons of experience.

    Environment respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Christopher W Rich
    Christopher W Rich

    Christopher W Rich

    Christopher Rich focuses his practice on negotiating environmental permitting and regulatory compliance issues with state and federal agencies. He is also an expert in stormwater regulations and waste management, as well as water rights and land use issues.

    • Christopher Rich is a great, experienced and very knowledgeable attorney.

      Environment respondentUSA
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  • Jeff Hunter
    Jeff Hunter

    Jeff Hunter

    Jeff Hunter is proficient in environmental compliance and regulatory issues. He has a strong track record representing clients in enforcement actions related to Superfund sites and the Clean Water Act and Clean Air Act, working across industry sectors such as mining, transportation, waste management and manufacturing.

    • Jeff has been excellent to work with. His deep understanding of our project's operations allows him to provide practical, realistic guidance. He is consistently responsive and offers thoughtful, well‑grounded advice.

      Environment respondentUSA

    • Jeff is great. He is practical, experienced and always has a solution at hand.

      Environment respondentUSA

    • Jeff Hunter is deeply knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with.

      Environment respondentUSA
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