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Melissa Anne Thorme

Melissa Anne Thorme

9.8

Superb
Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 4.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas
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  • 60% Environmental / Natural Resources
  • 20% Administrative Law
  • 20% Litigation

Fees and Payment Types

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information
  • DOWNEY BRAND ATTORNEY LLP
    621 Capitol Mall, 18th Floor
    Sacramento, CA 95814
    Office: 916-444-1000
    Fax: 916-444-2100
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Languages Spoken
  • English

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5 star rating

“Melissa is Awesome!!!”

Posted by: Steve, over 1 year ago.

Client Review: My agency has followed Melissa's legal advice for the past six years regarding wastewater discharge regulations. I my opinion, she is among the best... more
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Résumé

 

License

22 years since Melissa Anne Thorme was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
California Active 1990 02/10/2012
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Work Experience
Position Duration
Partner at Downey Brand LLP 2000–present
Counsel at Beveridge & Diamond 1999–2000
See all 4 job entries

Education
School Major Degree Graduated
Tulane University Law School LL.M - Master of Laws 1992
University of California at Davis School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1990
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Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Literature for the Environment (LiFE) Award Bob Rich 2010
Best Lawyers Sacramento Business Journal 2009
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Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Environmental Law Section member State Bar of California 2000-present
Attorneys Committee member California Association of Sanitation Agencies (CASA) 1994-present
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Portfolio

Publications
Article Publication Date
Antibacksliding: Understanding One of the Most Misunderstood Provisions of the Clean Water Act Environmental Law Reporter 2001
Clean Water Act Section 305(b): A Potential Vehicle for Incorporating Economics into the TMDL and Water Quality Standards-Setting Processes 13 Tulane Environmental Law Journal 71 1999
See all 6 publications

Speaking Engagements
Presentation Name Conference Date
Clean Water Act Compliance Issues Nevada Water Laws and Regulations 2010
Sewer Overflows, Storm Water and Citizen Suits CCCCAA Membership Luncheon 2010
See all 9 speaking engagements