Andrew Abbott Irvine

Andrew Abbott Irvine

5.0
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 19 years

Environmental and natural resources Lawyer at Wilson, WY
Practice Areas: Environmental and Natural Resources, Litigation, Administrative Law ... +2 more

3490 Clubhouse Dr., Suite 104, Wilson, WY

About Andrew

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Environmental and Natural Resources 40%

NEPA process; mineral title opinions; locating of mining claims; mineral leasing and sales; plans of operation; regulatory compliance and permitting; reclamation and closing; royalties; transactions; due diligence; contaminated sites; permitting and approvals; compliance and enforcement; FOIA; legislation and rulemaking; endangered species, migratory birds and eagles; wildlife conflicts; compliance and administrative proceedings; conservation

20 years

40%
Litigation 25%

NEPA; endangered species; MBTA and BGEPA; IBLA appeals; Federal Advisory Committee Act violations; surface and mineral disputes; commercial disputes; administrative appeals; BLM State Director reviews; Forest Service objections

20 years

25%
Administrative Law 15%

Commenting on resource and land management plans; special use authorizations; outfitting and guiding permits and renewals; grazing allotments

20 years

15%
Energy and Utilities 10%

SMCRA reclamation fees; rights-of-way; facility siting; permitting and approvals; renewables; climate change

20 years

10%
Oil and Gas 10%

Surface use agreements; leasing; NEPA process; permitting and approvals; wildlife

20 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 250-450 per hour

Contingency

25%-40%

Pro bono

10 %


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Idaho for 1 year

State: Idaho

Acquired: 2025

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Wyoming for 19 years

State: Wyoming

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Colorado for 19 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Andrew A. Irvine, P.C.

3490 Clubhouse Dr., Suite 104, Wilson, WY, 83014

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Posted by Charles | January 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Review of A.A. Irvine

Mr. Irvine has represented our national organization for the past several years. His communication and professionalism, as well as his knowledge of the facts could be rated 10 out of 10. He is passionanate towards our cause. He is easy to talk to on the phone and very relatable and friendly. He i...s very thorough. He is without question the finest attorney that we could ever dream of having to represent us. We are most fortunate to have him helping us and would not hesitate to endorse him.

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Andrew Abbott Irvine's Lawyer Endorsements

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Chad Lee

Environmental and natural resources lawyer | Jan 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have the distinct privilege of knowing and working with Andrew for the past ten years. Andrew exudes professionalism, diligence and confidence. He is a devoted advocate, and treats every matter seriously and respectfully. Andrew's real strength lies not only in his intellectual prowess in the natural resources arena, but also in his creative problem solving, which allows him to uniquely achieve results for his clients. Perhaps his best trait, though, is his personable nature. It is a pleasure to know and recommend Andrew."

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Robert Stepans

Oil and gas lawyer | Jan 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Andy for many years. Particularly in regards to mining, oil and gas and natural resources law I find Andy to be dedicated, thorough, capable and diligent. I have in the past, and would again, trust Andy to handle legal matters for my family and would recommend him to others."

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Robert Stepans

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Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Honors

2003

Natural Resources Law Scholarship, Lewis & Clark Law School

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Attorney, Andrew A. Irvine, P.C.

2007 - 2013

Attorney, Holland & Hart, Jackson, WY

2006 - 2007

Attorney, Holland & Hart, Denver, CO

2006 - 2006

Law Clerk, Arvada City Attorney's Office

2005 - 2005

Legal and Business Intern, Gold Fields Exploration, Inc.

2005 - 2005

Legal Intern, United States Department Of Justice In Washington, D.C.

2004 - 2005

Law Clerk, Bonneville Power Administration

Associations

2014 - Present

River Management Society

Member

2014 - Present

Colorado Mining Association

Member

2010 - Present

Federal Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

American Mining and Exploration Association

Member

2007 - Present

Teton County Bar Association

Member

2007 - Present

Teton Mentor Project

Mentor

2006 - Present

Colorado Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

Wyoming State Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

American Bar Association, Environment, Energy and Resources Section

Member

2006 - Present

Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation

Member

2006 - Present

Mining Committee, ABA

Member and Past Vice Chair

Sample of Legal Cases

Wyodak Resources Development Corp. v. United States

Reversed and Remanded in favor of Wyodak Resources Development Co.

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Education

2006

Lewis & Clark Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2003

Colorado School of Mines

MS - Master of Science

2001

University of Notre Dame

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2011

Workshop, Renewable Energy Development on Federal Lands Conference

Permitting 101: NEPA and Other Processes

2011

Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Annual Institute

Keep Your Project Soaring: Managing Project Risk Under Avian Protection Statutes

2011

Renewable Energy Development on Federal Lands Conference

ESA Update and Other Environmental Laws

2010

Workshop, 4th Annual Western Transmission Conference/Renewable Energy Development and Transmission Expansion Conference

The Nuts and Bolts of the NEPA Process

2010

INGAA Foundation Presentation

Development of a Permit Program for Incidental Take of Migratory Birds

2010

Due Diligence in Mining and Oil & Gas Transactions

Mining Material Agreements and Unrecorded Documents

Publications

2013

Law Business Research Ltd Getting the Deal Through - Mining 2013

2013

Global Legal Group International Comparative Legal Guide to: Mining Law 2014

2012

INGAA Foundation Report Effectiveness of Fixed Timelines for Regulatory Approvals

2012

Law Business Research Ltd Getting the Deal Through - Mining 2012

2011

American Bar Association, Environment, Energy and Resources Section Mining Committee Newsletter

2011

American Bar Association, Environment, Energy and Resources Section Mining Committee Newsletter

2011

Holland & Hart News Update Secretary Salazar Announces New Guidance for Development of Renewable Energy on Public Lands

2011

57 Rocky Mtn. Min. L. Inst. 21-1 Keep Your Project Soaring: Managing Project Risk Under Avian Protection Statutes

2011

Law Business Research Ltd Getting the Deal Through - Mining 2011

2010

The American Law of Mining (3rd ed.) Surface Management and Reclamation: Coal Mining

2010

Law Business Research Ltd Getting the Deal Through - Mining 2010

2010

The American Law of Mining (3rd ed.) Surface Management and Reclamation: Hardrock and Other Non-Coal Mining

2010

Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation publication Mining Material Agreements and Unrecorded Documents, Due Diligence in Mining and Oil & Gas Transactions

2010

INGAA Foundation Report Development of a Permit Program for Incidental Take of Migratory Birds

2009

Law Business Research Ltd Getting the Deal Through - Mining 2009

2008

Law Business Research Ltd Getting the Deal Through - Mining 2008

2008

Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation publication Drill Into Key Developments, Beyond Reform of the 1872 Mining Law, 2008 Mining and Public Land Law Update

2007

INGAA Foundation Report Suggestions on How to Improve the Endangered Species Act

2007

Climate Change Law Blog The Threat of Climate Change Under the Endangered Species Act

2007

Holland & Hart News Update Delisting of the Bald Eagle and Important Changes Under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act

Languages

English

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