Christopher W. "Chris" Rich

Christopher W. "Chris" Rich

Portland, OR recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2010
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238 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Environmental Law Litigation - Environmental
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Portland, OR.

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.
Perkins Coie LLP

238 Best Lawyers awards

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Overview

  • Spanish

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

  • Oregon, Oregon State Bar

  • Oregon Business Association - Member
  • Oregon Environmental Council - Board of Directors
  • Spanish
  • Oregon, Oregon State Bar
  • Oregon Business Association - Member
  • Oregon Environmental Council - Board of Directors
  • University of Denver, J.D., graduated 1991

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® 2026 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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