Montana Environmental Litigation Attorney: Federal and State Regulatory Defense

Kris McLean Law Firm represents timber companies, mining interests, energy developers, land developers, tribal nations, and others in contested matters involving Montana or federal environmental law. Our clients respect the land and view it as a resource to be used and managed responsibly, in a way that provides economic benefit to communities.

That land use, and the benefits that go with it, are often hampered by allegations of non-compliance with environmental law. Aggressive litigation by environmental advocacy groups or federal agencies can shut down projects or create costly delays and impose staggering financial penalties.

Responsible land use shouldn’t be paralyzed by bureaucratic red tape or unnecessary litigation. At Kris McLean Law Firm, we advocate for reasonable resolutions that allow our clients to move forward with projects that provide growth, support families, and make wise use of Montana’s natural resources.

Environmental Litigation Matters We Handle

Attorney Kris McLean spent decades as an Assistant U.S. Attorney. For our clients concerned about federal regulatory compliance issues, there is no greater reassurance than working with a firm that understands how government enforcement works from the other side. Matters we have handled include litigation involving:

• CERCLA (Superfund) claims related to hazardous substance release cleanup and liability for response costs
• Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) cases involving the management and disposal of solid and hazardous waste
• Clean Water Act (CWA) enforcement actions, permitting disputes, and allegations of unauthorized discharge into jurisdictional waters
• Clean Air Act (CAA) matters involving emissions standards and compliance with applicable regulations
• National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) cases centering on the adequacy of environmental impact statements and environmental assessments
• Endangered Species Act (ESA) issues such as the impact of a project on an endangered or threatened species and their habitats
• National Forest Management Act (NFMA) disputes regarding timber management projects
• Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA) litigation about how public lands are used and managed

The firm also represents clients in cases involving personal injury or property damage caused by exposure to contaminants (“toxic torts”); criminal environmental defense matters; and standing with intervenors in defense of federal agency approvals against challenges by environmental groups.