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Leaders in environmental
and energy law.

Marten Law has built a national reputation as a leader in environmental and energy law. Our team of lawyers includes recognized authorities in alternative energy, climate change, air quality, hazardous and solid waste, water resources and water quality, fisheries, environmental review and permitting, and a host of other issues that our business and public clients confront every day. Unlike general practice firms, we focus on one practice area, so that we can be the best at it in the country. More »

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Supreme Court Reasserts Standard for Injunctive Relief in NEPA Cases

Reversing a nationwide injunction, the United States Supreme Court reiterated the four-part standard for injunctive relief it announced in 2008, confirming that this same standard applies in cases arising under NEPA. More »

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Alcoa Inc.: Cleanup of Former Aluminum Smelter Site

We assisted Alcoa in the negotiation of the cleanup of the site of a World War II-era aluminum smelter. Cleanup activities included capping PCB-impacted river sediments, as well as the cleanup of groundwater underneath site landfills. More »

Marten Law Expands Water Practice with Addition of Portland Partner Douglas MacDougal

Doug has over 30 years of experience in water rights, natural resources, and real estate law. His water-related experience includes representing clients in water rights, permitting and regulatory matters, and natural resource policy issues. More »