Laura Maffei brings her experience as a geologist to her practice in environmental and natural resources law. She has extensive experience in Clean Water Act regulation in both Oregon and Washington where she assists clients with negotiating permit conditions and complying with permits. Ms. Maffei has litigated a number of Clean Water Act cases in both state and federal court, including defending against citizen suits and challenges to state-wide Clean Water Act regulations.
Ms. Maffei provides legal support on a wide variety of cleanup projects in Oregon and Washington, including negotiating with state agencies, seeking contribution from other liable parties, and pursuing insurance recovery related to contaminated sites.
Ms. Maffei assists her clients with due diligence on environmental aspects of business and real estate transactions, including purchasing, selling and leasing contaminated or formerly contaminated property.
Ms. Maffei is one of a small number of Oregon lawyers who are Registered Professional Geologists with the State of Oregon.
- E-mail: lmaffei@cablehuston.com
- Direct Phone Number: 503-224-3092
- Phone Number: 503-224-3092
- Lawyer Page: https://www.cablehuston.com/attorneys/laura-c-maffei-r-g/
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Portland, OR 97201
- Lewis & Clark College, J.D., cum laude, graduated 1999
- University of Washington, M.S., Geology, graduated 1992
- University of California - Los Angeles, B.S., graduated 1989
- Northwest Environmental Conference (NWEC) - Member , Steering Committee (2008-2010)
- Oregon Association of Clean Water Agencies (ACWA) - Member, Board of Directors & Legal Committee Chair (2010-present)
- Oregon Department of Geology & Mineral Industries (DOGAMI) - Board Chair
- Oregon State Bar Legal Publications - Environmental Law Deskbook Editor, Volume 1: Regulation and Permitting
- Oregon State Bar, Executive Committee to the Environmental & Natural Resources Section - Chair (2013); Member, Executive Committee (2006-present); Secretary (2010); Treasurer (2011)
- St. Andrews Legal Clinic - Board President (2011) and Member, Board of Directors (2007-present)
- Oregon State Courts
- Washington State Courts
- United States District Court, District of Oregon
- United States District Court, Western District of Washington
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