Christopher W. "Chris" Rich 15YEARSAWARDED

Christopher W. "Chris" Rich

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Awarded Practice Areas
Environmental Law Litigation - Environmental
Christopher W. "Chris" Rich
Christopher W. "Chris" Rich
Portland, OR
Works at
Ashurst Perkins Coie

243 Best Lawyers awards

Biography

Christopher Rich is a partner in the firm's Environment, Energy & Resources practice. He focuses on complex environmental cleanup compliance and litigation under CERCLA and state Superfund laws, resolution of state and federal governmental enforcement actions, and RCRA, Clean Water Act and Clean Air Act compliance and permitting.
Works at
Ashurst Perkins Coie

243 Best Lawyers awards

Locations

Languages

  • Spanish

Education

  • University of Denver, J.D., graduated 1991

Bar Admissions

  • Oregon, Oregon State Bar

Affiliations

  • Oregon Business Association - Member
  • Oregon Environmental Council - Board of Directors

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2026 - Environmental Law
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Environmental Law, Portland-OR (2026)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2027 for work in:
  • Environmental Law
  • Litigation - Environmental
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Natural Resources Law
Special Focus:
  • Administrative/Regulatory
  • Permitting
Awards:
  • Ranked by Chambers USA, as "Leading Lawyers: Environment," 2007 - present

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