Somach Simmons & Dunn is known as one of the country’s premier water law firms. At its formation 30 years ago, the firm started with a laser focus on water law issues. While the firm solves environmental issues of almost every kind, it remains a leader in shaping water law in California and throughout the West. After more than three decades of growth, the firm has not wavered from its core as a law firm focused on water and natural resources issues.
We offer a unique combination of experience in the fields of water, natural resources, environmental, public land, public agency, toxics and hazardous waste, and land development law.
Our team of 20+ attorneys is skilled and experienced in all phases of civil litigation before state and federal courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court. We regularly represent clients in state and federal administrative proceedings, and before municipalities and other local agencies.
OUR CLIENTS
We practice throughout California, Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Wyoming, and Washington, D.C. Our public sector clients include cities, counties, joint powers agencies, water and irrigation districts, and public utility districts. Private sector clients include development interests, water companies and other investor-owned utilities, farmers, ranchers, oil companies, small power producers, ski resorts, and non-profit associations comprised of water, sanitation, and agricultural interests.
PRACTICE AREAS
• Agriculture
• Air Quality
• CEQA Compliance
• Endangered Species Act
• Land Use
• Litigation & Appeals
• Local Government
• Mediation
• Toxics & Hazardous Waste
• Water Resources
• Water Quality
CAREERS
We're looking for highly motivated, innovative thinkers to join our team working on novel legal issues at the forefront of water resources. somachlaw.com/our-firm/careers/
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