ENVIRONMENTAL
Our team reflects one of the most sophisticated environmental practices in the country and boasts a depth of experience in each of the substantive environmental statutes, coupled with local, state and federal agency connections. This unparalleled combination of technical expertise and access to regulators allows us to effectively guide our clients through complex compliance, rulemaking, and enforcement matters.
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WORKPLACE SAFETY AND EMERGENCY
RESPONSE
Our workplace safety and emergency response team has the expertise and geographic reach to protect our clients’ employees, operations, and reputation. We provide compliance counseling to prevent government enforcement actions and workplace incidents, 24/7 emergency legal response following worksite accidents and inspections, and rigorous defense of regulatory and civil actions.

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
We combine political savvy with legal experience making us effective in navigating and directing large and complex matters before government bodies. Our offices in eight states throughout the West and in Washington, D.C. work seamlessly together to facilitate active engagement with elected and appointed leaders in the executive and legislative branches. This collaborative approach helps clients solve challenges and seize opportunities within federal, state, and local governments.

Our team creates a comprehensive individualized strategy and has the agency relationships to protect your company’s operations and reputation.
COMPREHENSIVE INDIVIDUALIZED STRATEGY
Understand business goals and assess potential exposure to new regulations.
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Engage appropriate agencies and stakeholders with targeted meetings.
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Advocate clients' position through public hearings and rule comment.
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Ensure client is in the strongest legal position for potential challenges.
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Protect client interests in potential appeals and litigation.
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Provide comprehensive regulatory counseling.
AGENCY
RELATIONSHIPS
OSHA
MSHA
EPA
DOT
FRA
CSB
USDA
FDA
BATF
DHS
PHMSA
DOJ