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Chris Carr is widely regarded as one of the leading environmental, natural resources and energy lawyers in the United States. Drawing on his experience with the U.S. Department of the Interior and the U.S. Department of State, Chris represents businesses, landowners, public agencies and nonprofits in the development of complex projects and critical infrastructure. He has represented clients in a broad range of sectors, including renewable and conventional energy, residential and commercial real estate, manufacturing and recycling, transportation, water, forestry, mining, coastal and marine resources, and agriculture.
In particular, his practice focuses on permitting and litigation under the federal Endangered Species Act (ESA), the Clean Water Act and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), as well as their California counterparts: the California ESA, the Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Chris frequently defends permits, approvals and environmental review documents for utility-scale renewable energy and other infrastructure projects in federal and state courts, and defends against “citizen suits” brought under federal environmental statutes.
He is a regular speaker at Berkeley Law and Stanford Law School.
University of California, Berkeley: B.A., J.D., Ph.D.
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Christopher Carr handles environmental permitting proceedings for energy and projects companies, regularly defending clients in project approval disputes, with particular expertise in the Endangered Species Act.
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He is highly skilled lawyer. He is always helpful in finding out of the box solutions to issues and has been instrumental in helping us navigate some complex regulatory issues.
He provides thoughtful strategic advice and demonstrates deep knowledge on a range of environmental and land use matters.
Christopher is an excellent attorney.
He is highly skilled lawyer. He is always helpful in finding out of the box solutions to issues and has been instrumental in helping us navigate some complex regulatory issues.
He provides thoughtful strategic advice and demonstrates deep knowledge on a range of environmental and land use matters.
Christopher is an excellent attorney.