About

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Stoel Rives’ California Environmental, Land Use and Natural Resources practice is widely recognized for advising on complex regulatory requirements across the state. As part of one of the largest environmental law platforms in the United States, the team offers experience concentrated among seasoned partners with strong command of California’s environmental and natural resources laws, as well as emerging policy trends. Anchored by its Sacramento office, and together with attorneys in the San Francisco and San Diego offices, the team delivers coordinated, statewide coverage. The practice is defined by longstanding relationships with key California agencies, advocacy organizations, and industry stakeholders, enabling the team to provide informed, practical guidance on high-profile and sensitive matters.

Recognized strengths include environmental remediation and compliance, energy transition and climate change issues, water quality and water rights, and land use, with experience spanning transactional, regulatory, and litigation matters. The team is regularly called upon to handle complex, high-stakes issues affecting a range of industries, reinforcing its position as a trusted advisor on California environmental and natural resource matters.

Chambers Review

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Environment - California

5
Band 5

What the Team is Known For

Stoel Rives LLP has an impressive environmental team based in California. Attorneys regularly act for clients in the energy, logistics and food and beverage sectors with a wide array of environmental issues including CEQA, regulatory compliance and contamination disputes. The firm is particularly noted for its ability to handle complex permitting disputes pertaining to oil and gas exploration and extraction.

Work Highlights

  • Stoel Rives represent the City of Suisun City in connection with the City’s planned consideration of the potential annexation and development of approximately 15,740 acres pursuant to the proposed California Forever Specific Plan.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Christian Marsh
4
Christian Marsh
4
Band 4

Christian Marsh has significant experience at the intersection of land use and environment law. He is commended for his knowledge of the regulatory landscape and expertise in water, wastewater and wetlands matters.

Christian is a knowledgeable and experienced attorney, who is quick to respond and willing to provide whatever service is necessary. He is practical and can effectively guide our decision making.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Christian Marsh
4
Christian Marsh
4
Band 4

Members

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Elizabeth Ewens

Kristen Castanos

Lauren Neuhaus

Lindsay Puckett

Melissa Foster

Michael Mills

Timothy Taylor

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Clients

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California Resources Corporation

California State University, Sacramento

Chevron U.S.A., Inc.

City of Los Angeles, California

City of Suisun City, California

City of Sunnyvale, California

DCOR, LLC

Grimmway Enterprises, Inc.

Moraga Orinda Fire District

Sable Offshore Corp.

Scout Clean Energy

Sentinel Peak Resources LLC

Industries

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Agribusiness

Construction

Consumer Products

Energy

Food & Beverage

Healthcare

Life Sciences & Technology

Manufacturing

Natural Resources

Real Estate