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Stoel Rives LLP

Environment

USA Guide 2026 : California


Stoel Rives LLP

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Environment - California

Band 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

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  • 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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  • It never ceases to amaze me in it's breadth of practice, California has so many complex environmental rules and Stoel has always got someone who has dealt with it before.

    Environment respondentUSA
  • The Stoel attorneys have knowledge that spans many areas, yet they listen first to see how they can best support the client.

    Environment respondentUSA
  • Stoel Rives attorneys are extremeley involved in understanding the data and the science in a deeper capacity than I have seen with other environmental attorneys. They also consistently seek to find the truth in a matter so they can best support their clients.

    Environment respondentUSA
  • They are excellent advocates in court, and represent us very skillfully and effectively in environmental challenges.

    Environment respondentUSA
  • The firm has local and extensive industry experience to bring to the table.

    Environment respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Christian Marsh
    Band 4Christian Marsh

    Christian Marsh

    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.

      Environment respondentUSA

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