Michael C. Creamer
Recognized since 2006
Boise, Idaho
Practice Areas
Environmental Law
Natural Resources Law
Water Law
Michael's law practice centers on natural resources, environmental and public utilities matters. His particular areas of expertise include water rights, public lands, mineral, environmental and natural resources law, and consultation and litigation involving telecommunications and energy law.
Michael represents clients before various federal and state regulatory and resource management agencies, including the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Environmental Protection Agency, and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; Idaho Department of Water Resources, Idaho Division of Environmental Quality, and the Idaho Public Utilities Commission. Michael has been actively involved on behalf of various water users in the Snake River Basin Adjudication since 1989.
Before joining Givens Pursley, Michael served for seven years as a District Manager for the Division of Wildlife, Colorado Department of Natural Resources. He has lectured for the Idaho Law Foundation and other groups on water law and policy, the National Environmental Policy Act, natural resource planning, the Clean Water and Endangered Species Acts, and related topics. He has also served as Vice-Chair (1996-1998) and as Chair (1998-2000) of the Water Law Section of the Idaho State Bar.
Michael represents clients before various federal and state regulatory and resource management agencies, including the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Environmental Protection Agency, and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; Idaho Department of Water Resources, Idaho Division of Environmental Quality, and the Idaho Public Utilities Commission. Michael has been actively involved on behalf of various water users in the Snake River Basin Adjudication since 1989.
Before joining Givens Pursley, Michael served for seven years as a District Manager for the Division of Wildlife, Colorado Department of Natural Resources. He has lectured for the Idaho Law Foundation and other groups on water law and policy, the National Environmental Policy Act, natural resource planning, the Clean Water and Endangered Species Acts, and related topics. He has also served as Vice-Chair (1996-1998) and as Chair (1998-2000) of the Water Law Section of the Idaho State Bar.
Contact & Links
- Direct Phone Number: 208-388-1200
- Phone Number: 208-388-1200
- Lawyer Page: https://www.givenspursley.com/people/michael-c-creamer
Location
- 601 West Bannock Street
P.O. Box 2720
Boise, ID 83702
Education
- Colorado State University, Wildlife Biology, graduated 1979
Bar Admissions
- Idaho, Idaho State Bar
- Wyoming, Wyoming State Bar
Givens Pursley LLP
Headquarters:
Boise, Idaho
18 The Best Lawyers in America® awards
6 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards
Full Firm Profile
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Water Law, Boise (2023)
- Water Law, Boise (2021)
- Water Law, Boise (2018)
- Natural Resources Law, Boise (2015)
- Water Law, Boise (2014)
- Natural Resources Law, Boise (2013)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers® in America 2023 for work in:
- Environmental Law
- Natural Resources Law
- Water Law
Special Focus:
- Administrative/Regulatory
- Clean Water Act
- Commercial
- Counseling
- Endangered Species
- Energy
- Environmental
- Environmental Permitting
- Litigation
- Mining
- Oil and Gas
- Permitting
- Transactions
- Water
- Water Quality
- Water Resources Development
- Water Rights
- Wetlands
Awards:
- Mountain States Super Lawyers (Energy & Natural Resources)
- Chambers USA, America's Leading Lawyers for Business (Natural Resources/Environment)
- Best Lawyers in America (Environmental Law, Natural Resources Law, and Water Law)
- Boise Best Lawyers Natural Resources Law Lawyer of the Year (2015)
- Boise Best Lawyers Water Law Lawyer of the Year (2014)
- Boise Best Lawyers Natural Resources Law Lawyer of the Year (2013)
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