Environment: Water Rights - Arizona
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What the Team is Known For
Salmon Lewis & Weldon has extensive experience in all aspects of water rights, including both advisory and disputes work. It handles water rights assessments and water-related disputes at both the state and federal levels. The firm is adept in environmental litigation and compliance issues as well as helping clients to secure the necessary permits and approvals.
Work Highlights
Salmon Lewis & Weldon represented developers in administrative proceedings challenging ADWR’s refusal to extend assured water supply analysis for a master‑planned community near Tonopah, Arizona.
Notable practitioners
John Weldon is often involved in contentious water rights mandates, for which he wins recognition in the market. His clients include water users' associations and power plants.
Mark McGinnis is known for his water rights expertise, with particular knowledge of Arizona surface water and groundwater codes. His clients include cities and towns, irrigation districts, developers and industrial business owners.
