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Overview
Practice Areas
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50% Environmental / Natural Resources
20 years, 50 cases
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25% Lawsuits / Disputes
20 years, 50 cases
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25% Energy / Utilities
20 years, 50 cases
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Fees and Payment Types
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Fees
Free Consultation (60 minutes)
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About Me
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I would be pleased to talk with you about your legal needs. Please feel free to call me at (206) 370-6587 for a free consultation.
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Résumé
License
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12 years since James M Lynch was first licensed to practice law.
| State |
License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| Washington |
Active
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1999 |
01/31/2012 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
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Attorney at
KL Gates LLP
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2005–present
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Attorney at
Stoel Rives LLP
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1999–2005
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Regional Policy Advisor, Endangered Species at
Department of Commerce
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1994–1999
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Law Clerk at
Department of Commerce
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1997–1997
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Law Clerk at
Department of Interior
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1996–1996
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Policy Advisor at
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
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1993–1994
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Fishery Technician at
State of Alaska, Dept. of Fish and Game
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1990–1990
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Environmental Technician at
State of Michigan
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1988–1989
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| Lewis and Clark College Northwestern School of Law |
Law (Environmental Certificate) |
JD - Juris Doctor |
1999 |
| University of Washington |
Natural Resources Management |
M.S. |
1993 |
| Aquinas College (Nashville, TN) |
Biology/Chemistry |
BS - Bachelor of Science |
1991 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| Green Diamond HCP Award |
Green Diamond Timber Company |
2007 |
| Forest and Fish HCP Award |
Washington Forest Protection Association |
2006 |
| Rising Stars |
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2002 |
| North Umpqua Settlement Agreement |
PacifiCorp |
2002 |
| Dept. of Commerce Bronze Medal for State/Federal Partnerships |
Federal Government |
1999 |
| Outstanding Appellate Brief |
Northwestern School of Law |
1995 |
| Research Associate |
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1993 |
| Outstanding Biology Major |
Aquinas College |
1991 |
See all 8 awards
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
Duration |
| Chair |
Puget Sound ESA Business Coalition |
2004-present
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| Legal Comittee |
Washington Forest Protection Association |
2004-present
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| Member |
Washington State Bar Association |
1999-present
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Portfolio
Publications
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| Article |
Publication |
Date |
| Defining the Scope of a General Mineral Reservation in Washington, and Practical Tips for Drafting a Mineral Reservation |
Washington Bar Association |
2005 |
| The Habitat Approach: Implementation of Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act for Actions Affecting the Habitat of Pacific Anadromous Salmonids |
Dept. of Commerce Publication |
1999 |
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Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
Date |
| Endangered Species and Project Permitting |
Regional Endangered Species Act Conference |
2007 |
| Environmental Law |
Land Use Law |
2007 |
| Water Law |
Idaho Water Law Conference |
2007 |
| Alternative Energy Topics |
Alternative Energy Seminar |
2007 |
| Wetlands Law and Environmental Law |
Washington Wetlands Conferece |
2006 |
| Environmental Law |
Regional Hydropower Conference |
2006 |
| Energy Developments and Environmental Issues |
Northwest Hydropower Conference |
2006 |
| Environmental Law |
Northwest Environmental Summit |
2006 |
| Habitat Conservation Plans |
King County Bar Association |
2006 |
| Environmental Law and Endangered Species |
Chair, Regional ESA Conference |
2006 |
| Environmental and Endangered Species |
Chair, Regional ESA Conference |
2005 |
| Environmental Law |
Regional ESA Conference |
2004 |
| Environmental Law |
Alaska Environmental Conference |
2004 |
| ESA and Environmental Law |
Chair, Regional ESA Conference |
2003 |
| Environmental Law at Airports |
Airports Conference |
2001 |
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