Geoffrey Tichenor

Practice Areas

Geoff Tichenor is a problem solver first, environmental lawyer second. Geoff helps clients navigate state and federal environmental laws applicable to air emissions, water discharges, storage tanks, waste management, contaminated lands, chemical storage reporting, and spills. He regularly counsels clients facing environmental enforcement actions and presenting complex permitting and compliance questions. Geoff has broad experience representing clients before state and federal agencies, including on rulemakings. He also regularly advises clients on the risks and liability associated with real estate and other business transactions, primarily in the context of corporate mergers, acquisitions and divestitures. Geoff’s clients look to him to develop effective corporate environmental management and auditing strategies.

Geoff currently serves as co-leader of the firm’s Consumer Products, Manufacturing and Transportation Industry Group.

Career

Before joining Stoel Rives, Geoff worked with Seyfarth Shaw, LLP, Chicago, Illinois, and The Collins Law Firm, Naperville, Illinois.

Professional Memberships

- Vice Chair, Air and Waste Management Association, Oregon Chapter

- Oregon State Bar Association, Environmental and Natural Resources Section

- Oregon State Bar Association, Sustainable Future Section

- Volunteer Attorney, Multnomah County Legal Aid Services Clinic

- Steering Committee Member, Northwest Environmental Conference