Environment
Washington
7 years ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
Matthew D. Wells
USA 2026
Ranked in 1 practice area
About
Provided by Foster Garvey PC
USA
Practice Areas
Real Estate, Land Use & Environmental
Environmental & Natural Resources
Ports
Public Finance & Municipal Government
Water Rights
Career
Matt is an environmental and natural resources compliance attorney with a focus on marine and fresh water resource issues.
He regularly represents public and private sector clients in matters relating to environmental cleanup, due diligence, water rights and project permitting. With more than 30 years of experience practicing law and a strong science and policy background, Matt provides his clients with common sense and perspective to help them achieve their objectives.
Matt has represented municipal entities, utilities, Fortune 500 companies, local businesses, non-profits and individuals. Before joining Foster Garvey, Matt was a partner at environmental and natural resources firm Doll Mack Wells PLLC.
Expert in these Jurisdictions
Washington
Oregon
Oregon Supreme Court
Washington Supreme Court
U.S. District Court, District of Oregon
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington
U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
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Environment - Washington
Band 2
Individual Editorial
Matthew Wells has a strong reputation in the market for his work on water issues. He offers counsel on environmental compliance and project permitting.
Strengths
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Matthew is collegiate and has great attention to detail.
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