About
Provided by Stoel Rives LLP
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
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.
Timothy Taylor is a key contact at the firm.
Work Highlights
- 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
Provided by Chambers
"Stoel Rives really looks after its clients."
"We are very satisfied with its client service and the support is always consistent and very prompt."
"Stoel Rives really looks after its clients."
"We are very satisfied with its client service and the support is always consistent and very prompt."
Members
Provided by Stoel Rives LLP
Allison Smith
Elizabeth Ewens
Heraclio Pimentel
Kristen Castanos
Lauren Neuhaus
Lindsay Puckett
Melissa Foster
Michael Mills
Timothy Taylor
Head of Department
Clients
Provided by Stoel Rives LLP
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
Provided by Stoel Rives LLP
Agribusiness
Construction
Consumer Products
Energy
Food & Beverage
Healthcare
Life Sciences & Technology
Manufacturing
Natural Resources
Real Estate