Environment

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.