Bill was the lead from MGE on a lawsuit versus U.S. Fish and Wildlife for our non-profit regarding a permit to allow disturbance of a Bald Eagle nest in the northern Colorado Front Range. As far as I know, this type of lawsuit regarding a nest permit by USFW has not been challenged previously. Bill and MGE became our lead representation after a few months working with another local environmental law firm. While I had a good relationship with the local attorneys, it gave me a good comparative baseline for my work with Bill. In the specialty of environmental law, especially federal cases, one would be hard-pressed to find anyone that has the knowledge, experience, incredible work ethic and timeliness, and is as personable as Bill. I really couldn't give anyone that I have ever worked with a more glowing recommendation. We won several important aspects of our federal lawsuit, and I am grateful for that. Sincerely Dana, Front Range Nesting Bald Eagle Studies
Skilled Environmental and Conservation Litigator and Advocate
Having worked directly with Bill and his firm, Meyer Glitzenstein & Eubanks (MGE), both on the client side, and also formerly as opposing counsel, I can say that Bill is one of the most thoughtful, thorough, and well-prepared environmental and natural resources litigators who I have worked with. Bill is both a very sharp and skilled writer, who produces superb and persuasive briefs, and he is also a sharp and skilled oral advocate, who can masterfully present a complex case in the courtroom during oral argument. Bill also brings a wealth of big picture strategic insight to complex legal issues given his and his firm's broad involvement and leadership in many significant matters of national importance. Additionally, Bill and his firm's strong commitment to public interest work and non-profit clients shines through in their work, as they bring a sincere enthusiasm and passion in vigorously advancing their client's conservation and environmental interests and missions.
I specialize in complex public interest environmental litigation under the National Environmental Policy Act, the Endangered Species Act, the Clean Water Act, public lands statutes, and other environmental laws in federal trial and appellate courts.
Outside of the environmental context, I also handle cases in federal court challenging agencies' compliance with the Administrative Procedure Act in various settings, as well as cases seeking records withheld by agencies under the Freedom of Information Act.
Admitted to the bars of North Carolina, District of Columbia, Colorado (inactive), the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, the United States Court of Appeals for the First, Second, Fourth, Seventh, Ninth, Tenth, Eleventh, and District of Columbia Circuits, and the United States Supreme Court.
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Acquired2009
Updated02/13/2021
StateNC
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Acquired2007
Updated12/27/2022
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Vice President Front Range Bald Eagle Studies
Bill was the lead from MGE on a lawsuit versus U.S. Fish and Wildlife for our non-profit regarding a permit to allow disturbance of a Bald Eagle nest in the northern Colorado Front Range. As far as I know, this type of lawsuit regarding a nest permit by USFW has not been challenged previously. Bill and MGE became our lead representation after a few months working with another local environmental law firm. While I had a good relationship with the local attorneys, it gave me a good comparative baseline for my work with Bill. In the specialty of environmental law, especially federal cases, one would be hard-pressed to find anyone that has the knowledge, experience, incredible work ethic and timeliness, and is as personable as Bill. I really couldn't give anyone that I have ever worked with a more glowing recommendation. We won several important aspects of our federal lawsuit, and I am grateful for that. Sincerely Dana, Front Range Nesting Bald Eagle Studies
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Posted by Adam | December 19, 2018
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Skilled Environmental and Conservation Litigator and Advocate
Having worked directly with Bill and his firm, Meyer Glitzenstein & Eubanks (MGE), both on the client side, and also formerly as opposing counsel, I can say that Bill is one of the most thoughtful, thorough, and well-prepared environmental and natural resources litigators who I have worked with. Bill is both a very sharp and skilled writer, who produces superb and persuasive briefs, and he is also a sharp and skilled oral advocate, who can masterfully present a complex case in the courtroom during oral argument. Bill also brings a wealth of big picture strategic insight to complex legal issues given his and his firm's broad involvement and leadership in many significant matters of national importance. Additionally, Bill and his firm's strong commitment to public interest work and non-profit clients shines through in their work, as they bring a sincere enthusiasm and passion in vigorously advancing their client's conservation and environmental interests and missions.
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Posted by Robin | July 25, 2018
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Endangered Species Act case
Mr. Eubanks did an incredible job in a very difficult forum. The case has set new legal precedent where federal agencies legal requirement to "conserve" species is now codified. The specific section of the Endangered Species Act is 7(a)(1). The agencies (US Department of Agriculture and Department of Justice) did everything they could to stall, obstruct and confuse the judge. Mr. Eubanks categorically defeated their tactics in a case that lasted almost five years. He is tough, tenacious and brilliant. His presence in the courtroom is dominant as he is so knowledgeable, focused and personable.
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Environmental and natural resources Attorney | Aug 22
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Bill is one of the smartest and most dedicated public interest environmental lawyers with whom I have had the opportunity to collaborate. His knowledge of public lands, wildlife and environmental law, combined with his experience and savvy in litigation, makes for a powerful combination in an advocate that is exceeded only by Bill's passion for the work. I endorse Bill without hesitation and often recommend him to other colleagues for advice and potential clients for representation."
Environmental and natural resources Attorney | Aug 08
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I've had the pleasure of working with Bill on an environmental matter, and find his logic and writing are first rate. Even more importantly, Bill is a public interest, environmental lawyer who works to protect the environment against usually much better financed and resourced adversaries hired by corporate polluters and big government. Winning these kinds of cases requires creativity as well as competence, and Bill possesses both of these in spades."