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Environmental / natural resources lawyers deal with the government's rules for the use of natural resources, such as air, land, and water. These attorneys also typically have experience working with the government agencies that regulate natural resources, such as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or a state Bureau of Land Management. If you are a business owner that may have caused pollution (for example, your underground oil tank leaked), or if you want to use a natural resource for your personal use (for example, water from a river to irrigate your property), an environmental lawyer or a natural resources lawyer can help you understand the complex laws in this area and how to avoid problems.
Oil and gas law focuses on ownership and extraction rights for these materials, as well as the legal issues that can arise from disputes over them.
Administrative law governs federal and state agencies. It helps ensure the actions they take are constitutional, and provides a framework for contesting them.
State, local, and municipal laws only apply to one location. However, these laws cover many subjects, such as land use, public services, and education policy.
Land use law is made up of federal, state and local regulations regulating how land may be used now and in the future, covering both public and private lands.