Best Lawyers in America for Natural Resources Law

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...

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.

Alexander Lewis is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Environmental Law and Natural Resources Law. Alexander, who practices law in Portland, Oregon, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alexander is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Nancy Cruz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Law, Environmental Law and Natural Resources Law. Nancy, who practices law in Madison, Wisconsin, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Nancy is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Timothy Roth is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Law, Environmental Law and Natural Resources Law. Timothy, who practices law in Nashville, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Timothy is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Nirav N. Patel focuses his practice on oil, gas and energy litigation and transactions. His litigation practice includes claims and disputes related to termination of oil and gas leases, post-production costs, royalty underpayment, joint operating agreements, and purchase and sale agreements. Mr. Patel also represents clients in title disputes involving mineral and royalty interests, including litigation involving fixed versus floating royalty interests, adverse possession, and deed reformati...

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...

Thomas Marrs is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Law, Natural Resources Law and Oil and Gas Law. Thomas, who practices law in Sheridan, Wyoming, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Thomas 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.

Brandon’s legal experience includes representing clients in commercial, appellate, and election litigation. In addition, a substantial portion of Brandon’s practice includes representing Native American tribes in a variety of matters, including contract, constitutional, water, and federal Indian law matters. Before joining Osborn Maledon, Brandon completed clerkships at both the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona and the Arizona Court of Appeals. Through his clerkship...

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.

Clients value Vickie Rusek’s experience with complex environmental and toxic torts litigation when it comes to navigating high-stakes disputes. Her experience with environmental regulations and compliance makes her a key member of any legal team.

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.

Tessa A. Opalach is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Law, Environmental Law and Natural Resources Law. Tessa A., who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Tessa A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Daniel L. Quinley is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Environmental Law, Native American Law and Natural Resources Law. Daniel L., who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Daniel L. 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.