Business Details
We are an AV-rated environmental law firm serving a diverse, loyal client base that includes Fortune 100 companies, small businesses, government agencies, community groups, and individuals. Since 1995, we have built a reputation for delivering the highest quality legal representation at reasonable rates across all areas of environmental law. Our specialization lies in forging practical legal solutions to complex environmental challenges. Our team of experienced environmental attorneys provides litigation, compliance counseling, risk management, and permitting services, including environmental due diligence. We also offer transactional and land use services to meet the full spectrum of our clients' needs. We believe that a diverse workforce enhances the quality of our workplace and improves the services we provide our clients. Varied perspectives from our personnel enrich our practice of law, and we are committed to fostering fairness, respect, and professional opportunity in recruiting, retention, and promotion. Addressing climate change is a priority; we partner with the American Bar Association and the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agencys Law Office Climate Challenge to reduce our energy use and waste. We improve the energy performance of our office space, purchase ENERGY STAR qualified equipment, and collaborate with building managers and employees to be better environmental stewards. Our office paper management practices include reducing paper usage, increasing recycled content, and increasing recycling. Through pro bono work, we support local environmental non-profit organizations dedicated to protecting open space and promoting livable communities throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, including our recognition as a Business Partner In Conservation with Solano Land Trust and our work with Greenbelt Alliance.
Environmental Protection Agencys Law Office Climate Challenge to reduce our energy use and waste. We improve the energy performance of our office space, purchase ENERGY STAR qualified equipment, and collaborate with building managers and employees to be better environmental stewards. Our office paper management practices include reducing paper usage, increasing recycled content, and increasing recycling. Through pro bono work, we support local environmental non-profit organizations dedicated to protecting open space and promoting livable communities throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, including our recognition as a Business Partner In Conservation with Solano Land Trust and our work with Greenbelt Alliance.
Highlights and features
- We have been providing environmental legal services since 1995.
- We serve Fortune 100 companies, government agencies, and individuals.
- We craft practical legal solutions for complex environmental challenges.
- We manage permitting, due diligence, transactional, and land use services.
- We foster diversity, fairness, and professional opportunity within our firm.
Services
Litigation
Our litigation service represents clients in environmental disputes, including enforcement actions and citizen suits. We serve Fortune 100 companies, small businesses, government agencies, community groups, and individuals facing regulatory or judicial challenges. Our experienced attorneys develop strategies that achieve favorable outcomes while minimizing costs and reputational risk.
Compliance Counseling
Our compliance counseling helps clients navigate complex environmental regulations and avoid violations. We advise corporations, agencies, and nonprofit organizations on permitting requirements, reporting obligations, and best practices. Proactive guidance reduces legal exposure, ensures operational continuity, and supports sustainable business practices.
Risk Management
Our risk management service identifies and evaluates significant potential environmental liabilities affecting business operations. We assist developers, manufacturers, and property owners in assessing contamination risks and regulatory exposures. Effective mitigation strategies lower potential fines, protect assets, and enhance stakeholder confidence.
Permitting
Our permitting service guides clients through federal, state, and local environmental approval processes. We manage Clean Water Act permits, NEPA reviews, and state-specific applications for developers and industrial facilities. Timely permit acquisition prevents project delays, reduces compliance costs, and secures regulatory authorization.
Land Use Services
Our land use services advise clients on zoning, subdivision, and development approvals for residential and commercial projects. We support municipalities, landowners, and investors in aligning projects with community plans and environmental regulations. Strategic counsel maximizes property value, minimizes legal challenges, and promotes sustainable development outcomes.
