Natural Resources & Environment
USA Guide 2024 : Idaho
Band 1
About
Provided by Stoel Rives LLP
Stoel Rives is among the few law firms for which environmental and natural resources law is a core legal practice. Our Idaho Environment, Land Use & Natural Resources department is a crucial and significant contributor to this exceptional firmwide group, which is among the 10 largest in the nation. Our attorneys’ exceptional experience in natural resources and environmental industries, as well as in governmental agencies, distinguishes our practice in this market, as does our knowledge, expertise, and market-leading work in environmental justice.
We represent diverse clients across a wide range of industry sectors, including agriculture; food and beverages; mining; upstream, midstream, and downstream oil and gas; timber and forest products; and energy, including renewable energy, infrastructure, and independent power production.
Our work is varied and responsive to clients’ routine and emergent legal needs. It includes negotiating permits of all types, defending and challenging adverse permit decisions, providing compliance advice, and defending clients against agency and citizen enforcement actions. We also provide advice on contaminated properties and issues related to their cleanup and sale. In the energy, industrial project, and mining sectors, we advise on operational and regulatory matters related to acquisitions, due diligence, title review, and maintenance of mineral, surface, and access rights, including land purchase and lease agreements.
Chambers Review
Stoel Rives houses a highly rated and experienced natural resources and environmental group that is active within the sectors of mining, forestry, energy and agriculture. It is experienced at representing clients before the US Bureau of Land Management and EPA, among other agencies. The group's clients benefit from the firm's strong regional footprint across the Western USA. The practice has a growing reputation for mining work in particular, advising clients on project development issues as well as related litigation. In addition, it is noted for its handling of water and air quality matters alongside mining transactions.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The lawyers are knowledgeable, professional and experienced. They look at the big picture and the goal of the client, and employ their legal expertise and practical knowledge to achieve it."
"Stoel Rives are masterful in understanding the key issues and working to resolve through multiple approaches."
"The Stoel team is very responsive and provides excellent customer service."
"The lawyers are knowledgeable, professional and experienced. They look at the big picture and the goal of the client, and employ their legal expertise and practical knowledge to achieve it."
"Stoel Rives are masterful in understanding the key issues and working to resolve through multiple approaches."
"The Stoel team is very responsive and provides excellent customer service."
Notable Practitioners
Kevin Beaton is highlighted for his expert handling of matters such as water law and air quality legislation compliance, as well as advising on environmental litigation and permitting concerns.
"Kevin is a seasoned lawyer with excellent communication skills who does outstanding work."
"Kevin brings years of experience to projects and helps to navigate complex regulations efficiently."
Krista McIntyre is highly sought after by clients for matters concerning permitting and regulatory compliance.
"She is one of the most competent, creative lawyers I have ever worked with."
Ranked Lawyers at
Stoel Rives LLP
Idaho
Clients
Provided by Stoel Rives LLP
Altamont Winds LLC
Hecla Mining Company
Idaho Mining Association
Idaho Power Company
Jade Leader Corp.
Micron Technology
Rocky Mountain Power
Sunroc Corporation
Sunshine Silver Mines Corporation
Industries
Provided by Stoel Rives LLP
Agribusiness
Construction
Consumer Products
Energy
Food & Beverage
Healthcare
Life Sciences & Technology
Manufacturing
Natural Resources
Real Estate