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.