Christopher W. "Chris" Rich
Recognized since 2010
Portland, Oregon
Practice Areas
Environmental Law
Litigation - Environmental
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.
Contact & Links
Location
- 1120 Northwest Couch Street, 10th Floor
Portland, OR 97209-4128
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
Perkins Coie LLP Headquarters: Seattle, Washington
239 The Best Lawyers in America® awards
353 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards
Visit Website View Firm Profile 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
Special Focus:
- Administrative/Regulatory
- Permitting
Awards:
- Ranked by Chambers USA, as "Leading Lawyers: Environment," 2007 - present
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Natural Resources Law
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