Best Lawyers in America for Natural Resources Law
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Environmental attorney with expertise in complex, niche water resources issues. Unique practice combining litigation and transactional work. Known for approachable manner. With an affable approach, Jessica Diaz embraces challenging legal questions and guides clients through uncertain terrain in the areas of water supply and land use in California. She also has experience with large, high-stakes real estate transactions related to water and assisting institutional corporate clients with niche ...
Ashleigh Myers is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Law and Natural Resources Law. Ashleigh, who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ashleigh is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Morgan D. Goodin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Environmental Law and Natural Resources Law. Morgan D., who practices law in Boise, Idaho, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Morgan D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Shannon Morrissey focuses her practice on environmental, natural resources and ESG matters, including environmental justice and related emerging policy issues. She has assisted clients in technology, real estate, mining, airline and other industries—including multi-national industrial corporations, manufacturers and oil and gas companies, as well as major residential and commercial developers—on a wide variety of permitting, compliance, enforcement and litigation matters.
Sarah A. Hugues is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Law, Environmental Law and Natural Resources Law. Sarah A., who practices law in Boise, Idaho, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sarah A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Kerensa H. Gimre is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Environmental Law and Natural Resources Law. Kerensa H., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kerensa H. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Akilah J. Kinnison is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Native American Law and Natural Resources Law. Akilah J., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Akilah J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Erin provides strategic counsel to a variety of clients with respect to federal energy regulatory matters, including renewable and conventional generation developers, independent power producers, private equity funds and institutional investors. Erin counsels clients on matters involving the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and various federal statutes, including the Federal Power Act (FPA), Public Utilities Holding Company Act of 2005 and Public Utilities Regulatory Policies Act o...
Adriana Vélez-León is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Law, Environmental Law and Natural Resources Law. Adriana, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Adriana is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Charlie’s practice focuses on real estate, natural resources, water rights, environmental, and administrative and regulatory law. She also has experience with federal Indian law and tribal law, especially as they relate to access issues, rights-of-way, natural resources law, and jurisdictional issues. Prior to joining Givens Pursley she practiced at Holland & Hart LLP in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where she litigated complex civil cases involving energy, environment, natural resources, a...
Cole D. Hedrick is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law and Natural Resources Law. Cole D., who practices law in Okemos, Michigan, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Cole D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Katrina L. Wilkinson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Environmental Law, Litigation - Environmental and Natural Resources Law. Katrina L., who practices law in Phoenix, Arizona, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Katrina L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Kathryn Hopkins is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Environmental Law and Natural Resources Law. Kathryn, who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kathryn is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Zach Lass represents clients on a broad range of complex civil, criminal, administrative and regulatory matters. He specializes in crisis management, helping clients navigate inquiries from Congress, the Department of Justice, other federal and international agencies and regulators, and state attorney general offices. He provides strategic counsel to clients involved in government investigations, internal investigations, litigation, as well as regulatory compliance matters. Mr. Lass has repre...
Natural resources attorney with unique expertise combining public agency work with water law. Specializes in emerging groundwater laws and implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). Immersive, team-player, prioritizing a preemptive approach to representation. Jena Acos’ practice thrives at the intersection of water and public agency law. She intimately understands how natural resource issues interrelate with the economic, social and regulatory aspects inherent ...
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