Top Environmental And Natural Resources Lawyers in ZIP 97035 | 3 available

Steve grew up in the arid West, where he learned at an early age that
Western history, politics, and power are all closely linked by our most
precious resource — water. He gained an appreciation for Western water
and land issues by spending many hours accompanying his father's
geology field trips around the mountains and plains of the Rocky
Mountain region and by spending his summers working on cattle ranches.
This intimate experience with the West's resources and the people who
depend on them shapes Steve's perspective as an attorney and provides
him with a personal understanding of the unique issues faced by
landowners, businesses, and local governments who operate in the
Pacific Northwest and beyond. As a lawyer, Steve uses this experience and knowledge to help his
clients understand and navigate the complex legal environment that
governs natural resources, environmental, real estate, and land use
matters. He advises clients in a wide variety of contexts including
transactions, administrative proceedings, and legislation. Steve is
also a seasoned litigator who effectively represents his clients before
state agencies as well as state and federal courts, having served as
counsel on several cases involving water rights issues of first
impression before Oregon, Colorado, and federal courts.. Water rights acquisitions, sales, and leases
Water rights audits and appraisals
Water rights permitting and adjudication
Water rights transfers
Water rights litigation before administrative and judicial bodies
Bureau of Reclamation project rights and contracts
Endangered Species Act audits and compliance
Wetlands and water quality compliance

David A. Rabbino is a member of the firm’s Dirt Law practice group. He has over 25 years of experience in environmental law and environmental litigation, and he has been designated by his peers six times as a Super Lawyer in environmental litigation. He was also named a leading Oregon lawyer in Environmental Law in the 2016 edition of Chambers & Partners. David represents both plaintiffs and defendants and has significant experience in environmental coverage actions. Prior to entering private practice, David worked for 11 years as an enforcement attorney for the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”), where he was instrumental in the development of national policy on Superfund issues.