Patricia J Chen
USA Guide 2024
Band 2 : Environment
Band 2
About
Provided by Patricia J Chen
Practice Areas
Environmental Law
Career
With over two decades of experience in environmental law, training at a top-tier international law firm in Los Angeles (Norton Rose Fulbright, formerly Fulbright & Jaworski LLP), and an undergraduate degree in Applied Ecology (joint degree in environmental studies and biology), Ms. Chen understands the complexities of environmental issues and offers insightful solutions to her clients' legal needs. Ms. Chen works with both private industry and public agency clients on environmental and land use issues including both litigation and transactional matters in the areas of land use, hazardous and solid waste, air quality, water quality, and water rights. She has litigated a number of complex California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Superfund (CERCLA), Clean Air Act (CAA), Proposition 65, and NPDES permit cases and provides regulatory compliance counseling to corporations and public agencies. Ms. Chen is also at the forefront of climate change issues involving AB 32, SB 32, and SB 375.
Professional Memberships
• Chambers USA (2008-2023) – Ranked among the best Environmental Law practitioners in California
• Southern California Super Lawyer (Environmental Law), Los Angeles Magazine (2015-2017, 2022-23)
• California State Bar Environmental Section Executive Committee Member (2004-2007) and Adviser (2007-2014, 2015-2019)
Chambers Review
USA
Patricia Chen of PC Law Group is a respected practitioner who covers entitlement and contamination issues, as well as Proposition 65 compliance. She regularly represents local government bodies.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Pat is experienced, knowledgeable, solution-oriented, and a pleasure to work with."
"She's an experienced lawyer who's honed her craft over the years and she has a very neutralizing personality that works well with antagonistic people."
"Patricia is so knowledgeable on CEQA; she is quick, efficient and responsible."
"Pat is experienced, knowledgeable, solution-oriented, and a pleasure to work with."
"She's an experienced lawyer who's honed her craft over the years and she has a very neutralizing personality that works well with antagonistic people."
"Patricia is so knowledgeable on CEQA; she is quick, efficient and responsible."