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James M Lynch
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Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Environmental and Natural Resources
50%
34 years | 50 cases
Energy and Utilities
25%
34 years | 50 cases
Lawsuits and Disputes
25%
34 years | 50 cases
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Hawaii for 12 years
State: Hawaii
Acquired: 2014
No misconduct found
Licensed in Washington for 26 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Licensed in Alaska for 16 years
State: Alaska
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Location
K&L Gates
925 Fourth Avenue Suite 2900, Seattle, WA, 98104
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Experience
Honors
2007
Green Diamond HCP Award, Green Diamond Timber Company
2006
Forest and Fish HCP Award, Washington Forest Protection Association
2002
Rising Stars,
2002
North Umpqua Settlement Agreement, PacifiCorp
1999
Dept. of Commerce Bronze Medal for State/Federal Partnerships, Federal Government
1995
Outstanding Appellate Brief, Northwestern School of Law
1993
Research Associate,
1991
Outstanding Biology Major, Aquinas College
Work Experience
2005 - Present
Attorney, KL Gates LLP
1999 - 2005
Attorney, Stoel Rives LLP
1997 - 1997
Law Clerk, Department of Commerce
1996 - 1996
Law Clerk, Department of Interior
1994 - 1999
Regional Policy Advisor, Endangered Species, Department of Commerce
1993 - 1994
Policy Advisor, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
1990 - 1990
Fishery Technician, State of Alaska, Dept. of Fish and Game
1988 - 1989
Environmental Technician, State of Michigan
Associations
2004 - Present
Puget Sound ESA Business CoalitionChair
2004 - Present
Washington Forest Protection AssociationLegal Comittee
1999 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
Education
1999
Lewis and Clark College Northwestern School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1993
University of Washington
M.S.
1991
Aquinas College (Nashville, TN)
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2007
Regional Endangered Species Act Conference
Endangered Species and Project Permitting
2007
Land Use Law
Environmental Law
2007
Idaho Water Law Conference
Water Law
2007
Alternative Energy Seminar
Alternative Energy Topics
2006
Washington Wetlands Conferece
Wetlands Law and Environmental Law
2006
Regional Hydropower Conference
Environmental Law
2006
Northwest Hydropower Conference
Energy Developments and Environmental Issues
2006
Northwest Environmental Summit
Environmental Law
2006
King County Bar Association
Habitat Conservation Plans
2006
Chair, Regional ESA Conference
Environmental Law and Endangered Species
2005
Chair, Regional ESA Conference
Environmental and Endangered Species
2004
Regional ESA Conference
Environmental Law
2004
Alaska Environmental Conference
Environmental Law
2003
Chair, Regional ESA Conference
ESA and Environmental Law
2001
Airports Conference
Environmental Law at Airports
Publications
2005
Washington Bar Association
Defining the Scope of a General Mineral Reservation in Washington, and Practical Tips for Drafting a Mineral Reservation
1999
Fordham Environmental Law Review
Effect of ESA Listings on the Operation of FERC—Licensed Projects: The Hells Canyon Example and Beyond
1999
Dept. of Commerce Publication
The Habitat Approach: Implementation of Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act for Actions Affecting the Habitat of Pacific Anadromous Salmonids
1998
Department of Commerce Publication
Factors of Decline of Pacific Salmon
1998
Federal Register
Definition of Harm under the ESA
Languages
Spanish