Environment
USA Guide 2024 : Washington
Band 1
About
Provided by Stoel Rives LLP
Stoel Rives’ Washington environmental practice is renowned for resolving high-profile, high-value litigation matters arising in the most complex and contentious energy and infrastructure projects, including permitting and related citizen suits, as well as controversial fossil fuel energy export and energy transmission matters, and hydropower facility and electric utility development. In addition to supporting major energy and natural resource clients, our team’s industry expertise is broad and diverse—spanning commercial fishing, shipping and ports, aviation, manufacturing, data management, and public transportation. Companies, organizations, and governmental entities in every industry at every scale depend on Stoel’s Seattle-based environmental attorneys, who bring unrivaled current knowledge of, and skill in, navigating the constantly changing landscape of local, state, and federal environmental regulations to every engagement.
Our attorneys proficiently handle issues arising under the Endangered Species Act, Marine Mammal Protection Act, Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, Federal Power Act, National Environmental Power Act, National Environmental Policy Act, Coastal Zone Management Act, Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, and Administrative Procedure Act, as well as controversial statutes applied to brownfield contamination, hazardous waste management, site contamination, and the Superfund program.
Chambers Review
Stoel Rives is a distinguished player in the market, acclaimed for the depth and breadth of its experience in natural resources and environmental litigation. The firm has notable expertise in endangered species matters, water and air quality and permitting, contaminated site cleanup and development projects. Its lawyers regularly act on behalf of oil and gas developers, energy companies, industry associations and ports. The team is further noted for its increasingly strong practice in the fisheries sector, regularly assisting clients with regulatory and litigation matters across the Pacific Coast.
Work Highlights
- Stoel Rives assisted Oregon State University with the licensing and permitting of its PacWave Project, the first grid-connected wave energy test facility in the USA.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I appreciate Stoel Rives's level of creativity in dealing with complexities, which is naturally born out of their extremely detailed knowledge of the law."
"The work done by the attorneys is tremendous. I have never been disappointed."
"Stoel Rives are able to help boil down complex matters to a series of discrete decisions."
"I appreciate Stoel Rives's level of creativity in dealing with complexities, which is naturally born out of their extremely detailed knowledge of the law."
"The work done by the attorneys is tremendous. I have never been disappointed."
"Stoel Rives are able to help boil down complex matters to a series of discrete decisions."
Notable Practitioners
Beth Ginsberg is particularly skilled in environmental litigation, including disputes arising out of energy and infrastructure projects.
"Beth has strong knowledge and a good ability to look forward and foresee potential challenges quickly."
"Beth is absolutely top drawer. She is a very accomplished litigator."
Matthew Cohen is widely respected for his expertise in clean air laws. He has been at the forefront of policymaking in this area and also frequently counsels clients on regulatory compliance and enforcement.
"Matthew is my go-to permitting guru. The depth of his knowledge is extremely impressive."
"Matthew is the leading air lawyer in the state and a highly respected practitioner."
Ryan Steen advises a wide array of clients in the natural resources sector, with capabilities in environmental litigation and permitting.
"Ryan is a real talent."
"Ryan has very strong technical and legal skills."
Ranked Lawyers at
Stoel Rives LLP
Washington
Members
Provided by Stoel Rives LLP
Jason Morgan
Luke Sanders
Rachel Cox
Tiffany Wang
Veronica Keithley
Clients
Provided by Stoel Rives LLP
Crescent Silver, LLC
Hilcorp Alaska LLC
Idaho Power Company
NANA Regional Corp.
Olympic Game Farm
Oregon State University
Pacific Seafood Company
Perdue Agribusiness LLC/Perdue Farms, Inc.
Portland General Electric Company
Waste Connections, Inc.
Industries
Provided by Stoel Rives LLP
Agribusiness
Construction
Consumer Products
Energy
Food & Beverage
Healthcare
Life Sciences & Technology
Manufacturing
Natural Resources
Real Estate