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Adam D. Orford

Associate
(503) 241-2642

Adam Orford is a litigator who has gained experience with representation of clients in permitting energy, mining and telecommunications projects. Adam earned his J.D. from Columbia University School of Law, where he was a Stone Scholar, and served as Editor-in-Chief of the Columbia Journal of Environmental Law.

Representative Experience

  • Representing fertilizer manufacturer in challenge to mine expansion in Idaho, and other issues;
  • Representing pipeline company in telecommunications dispute in Alaska.
  • Represented of New York municipality in challenge to local zoning law under the negative commerce clause. Coordinated discovery, expert testimony and briefing, and participated during trial before the Eastern District of New York.
  • Represented non-profit in challenging mid-Atlantic 500 kV transmission line proposal. Coordinated discovery, expert testimony and briefing, and participated in four-week administrative hearing before the Virginia State Corporation Commission.
  • Assisted registrant in challenge to Environmental Protection Agency pesticide restrictions. Coordinated briefing at before state agencies and in federal district court.
  • Assisted gas company with pipeline siting issues through National Park System lands.

History

  • Marten Law PLLC, Portland, Oregon (2009-present)
  • Arnold & Porter LLP, New York, New York (2007-2009)
  • Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, New York, New York (2006-2007)

Education

  • J.D., Columbia University School of Law (2006)
  • B.A., summa cum laude, Arizona State University (2002)

Admitted to Practice

  • New York Bar
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York

Professional Activities

  • Member, American Bar Association, Section of Environment, Energy and Resources
  • Member, New York City Bar
  • Vice-Chair, ABA Section of Environment, Energy and Resources, Committee on Climate Change, Sustainable Development, and Ecosystems (2007-2009)
  • Graduate, New York City Environmental Law Leadership Institute (NYCELLI) (2007)

Select Publications

  • Co-author, Portland, Oregon Releases Aggressive Municipal Climate Plan,” Marten Law Environmental News (December 2, 2009)
  • Co-author, Before the Deluge: Fifth Circuit Joins Second Circuit in Allowing Climate Change Tort Suits, while District Court Dismisses Similar Claims,” Marten Law Environmental News (November 4, 2009)
  • Author, Seventh Circuit Rules That RCRA Cleanup Obligation Survives Bankruptcy,” Marten Law Environmental News (October 29, 2009)

Civic Activities

  • Director, Columbia Journal of Environmental Law (2006-present)