Stephen R. Brown
Partner
Steve concentrates his practice in the areas of environmental, natural resources, energy and land use law, with particular emphasis on project permitting, regulatory compliance, defense of enforcement actions and evaluating environmental issues in real estate, natural resource and business transactions. He also assists clients with water rights, timber, minerals, water and air quality, and hazardous waste matters. Steve works with a variety of clients including lenders, private utilities, recreational resorts, state and local government, and private industry. Prior to joining Garlington, Lohn and Robinson, Steve practiced for several years with the Stoel Rives firm in Portland, Oregon. He was admitted to practice in 1989 (Oregon) and 1994 (Montana). Steve also is admitted to practice in Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Court.
Areas of Practice
- Natural Resources
- Energy
- Water Rights
- Land Use
Litigation Percentage
- 50% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Bar Admissions
- Oregon, 1989
- Montana, 1994
- Confederated Salish Tribal Court
Education
- Lewis and Clark College Northwestern School of Law, Portland, Oregon
- J.D. (Cum Laude) - 1989
- Honors: Certificate in Environmental & Natural Resources Law
- Law Journal: Environmental Law, Articles Editor
- Whitworth College
- B.S. - 1983
- Major: Geology
Honors and Awards
- The Best Lawyers in America
- Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business
- American College of Environmental Lawyers
Professional Associations and Memberships
- American Bar Association
Past Employment Positions
- Stoel Rives, Portland, Oregon
