Michael Nesteroff

Practice Areas

Michael Nesteroff is a preeminent environmental lawyer with extensive experience representing clients in environmental litigation, agency negotiations, property acquisition and leasing issues, and counseling clients on risk and compliance.

During his 36 years at the firm, Mike has represented clients in litigation claims involving hazardous material investigations, cleanups, and cost recovery at sites in Washington, Oregon, and Alaska. He has obtained a several million-dollar cost recovery judgment on behalf of one client and a defense verdict in another cost recovery case. Mike also has represented clients in litigation involving public records and obtained a favorable court of appeals ruling on a previously-untested exemption in the Washington Public Records Act.

He regularly negotiates with agencies and private parties concerning stormwater permit and hazardous material reporting compliance issues, and advises clients on property transactions, including leasing, acquisition, and redevelopment.

Career

Admissions

Washington

Oregon

U.S. District Court for the Eastern and Western Districts of Washington

U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon

Professional Memberships

Professional Activities

Washington State Bar Association, Environmental and Land Use Law Section

American Bar Association, Environment, Energy and Resources Section

U.S. Law Firm Group, Environmental Committee

Environmental Bankers Association, Affiliate Member, EBA Journal Committee

The Seminar Group's Annual Easements and CCRs Seminar, Co-Chair, 2012-Present