About

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As an integral department of the eighth largest environmental law practice in the U.S., Stoel’s California Environmental & Natural Resources attorneys are at the forefront of environmental law, helping businesses and other organizations thrive within this highly regulated context. Five of Stoel’s eight California environmental lawyers are experienced partners with deep knowledge of the state’s environmental and natural resources laws and longstanding and emerging environmental challenges. Clients benefit from having these very competent partners in charge of their environmental matters. Moreover, Stoel’s office in the state capital of Sacramento is well-positioned as a hub for delivering environmental services statewide aligned with California agencies’ and courts’ most recent legislation, decisions, and standards.

Clients benefit from this department’s legacy and ongoing relationships with California agencies, environmental action and advocacy groups, and the organizations and businesses that have long collaborated to address environmental threats and promote the success of California businesses dependent on the state’s natural resources, including water, air, energy, land, and protected species. The department is renowned for its acumen in environmental remediation, climate change, and land use law, and its transactional, regulatory, and litigation skill in handling complex, high-profile issues for diverse industries.

Chambers Review

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Environment - California
5
Band 5
What the team is known for

Stoel Rives LLP has an impressive environmental team based in California. Attorneys regularly act for clients in the energy, logistics and food and beverage sectors with a wide array of environmental issues including CEQA, regulatory compliance and contamination disputes. The firm is particularly noted for its ability to handle complex permitting disputes pertaining to oil and gas exploration and extraction.

Notable practitioners

Timothy Taylor is a key contact at the firm.

Work Highlights

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  • Stoel Rives LLP represented the City of Ontario in water rights litigation regarding the Chino Basin including breach of judgment claims against the Watermaster.

Strengths

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Members

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Allison Smith

Elizabeth Ewens

Heraclio Pimentel

Kristen Castanos

Lauren Neuhaus

Lindsay Puckett

Melissa Foster

Michael Mills

Timothy Taylor

Head of Department

Clients

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Berry Petroleum Company, LLC

California Resources Corporation

California State University

Chevron U.S.A. Inc.

Dole Packaged Foods, LLC

Giumarra Vineyards Corporation

Grimmway Enterprises, Inc.

Scout Clean Energy

Sentinel Peak Resources LLC

Sumitomo Electric U.S.A. Holdings, Inc.

US Ecology

Industries

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Agribusiness

Construction

Consumer Products

Energy

Food & Beverage

Healthcare

Life Sciences & Technology

Manufacturing

Natural Resources

Real Estate