Environment
USA Guide 2024 : Oregon
Band 2
About
Provided by Perkins Coie LLP
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.
Chambers Review
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.
Work Highlights
- Perkins Coie advised Kinder Morgan in federal and state clean-up matters related to the Portland Harbour Superfund site.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Perkins Coie can tackle anything in the spectrum of the environmental law."
"The team stays on top of pending issues within the industry."
"Responses are always timely and detailed."
"Perkins Coie can tackle anything in the spectrum of the environmental law."
"The team stays on top of pending issues within the industry."
"Responses are always timely and detailed."
Notable Practitioners
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.
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 a concise and has a strong understanding of the regulatory environment and requirements we are confronted with."
"Jeff is a thoughtful attorney with an excellent working knowledge of ever-evolving environmental regulation."
Priscilla Hampton is a well-regarded environment attorney, proficient in regulatory compliance and enforcement. She also has expertise in waste management, as well as state and federal permitting. She draws significant clients from across the mining, energy, infrastructure and logistics industries.
Ranked Lawyers at
Perkins Coie LLP
Oregon