Atty. Andrew Spielman
Andrew (Andy) Spielman focuses his practice on energy, public lands, and natural resources law. He assists clients with policy and regulatory issues related to facility development, public lands use, and environmental permitting processes.
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Andrew Spielman is a Shareholder based in Denver, Colorado, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on environmental. Admitted to practice in Colorado (1998) and District of Columbia Hawaii Alaska (1999). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 1997) and University of Pennsylvania (B.A. University, 1988). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Denver, CO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Andrew (Andy) Spielman focuses his practice on energy, public lands, and natural resources law
- He assists clients with policy and regulatory issues related to facility development, public lands use, and environmental permitting processes
- Andy represents wind, solar, and transmission developers, mining companies, and ski areas in both private and public land use matters
- A former energy regulator, his work involves helping clients navigate federal, state, and county land use approvals for energy projects, including generation, storage and interstate transmission facilities
- A former ski industry executive, Andy has represented dozens of ski areas nationwide, securing approvals for new ski areas and year-round facilities expansions
- Before joining Greenberg Traurig, Andy served as Global co-Head of Energy and Natural Resources and Chair of the Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Practice Group at two other international law firms
- Concentrations •Project permitting •Renewable energy and transmission •Public land and land use •Mining •Ski area and outdoor recreation development •NEPA •Endangered species Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, 2016-2026 •Listed, 5280 The Denver Magazine, 'Top Lawyers,' Environmental, 2025 •Listed, Chambers USA Guide, 2008-2018 •Listed, The Legal 500 United States, 2016-2018 •Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Colorado Super Lawyers, 2015-2017 •Listed, National Law Journal, “Energy & Environmental Trailblazers,” 2017 •Listed, Who’s Who Legal, 2012-2014 •Listed, Who’s Who in Energy, Denver Business Journal, 2012-2017, 2019 •Listed, Law Week Colorado, “Barrister’s Best” •Best Environmental Lawyer, 2016 •Best Renewable Energy Lawyer, 2009, 2012-2018, 2023 •Listed, 5280 Magazine, “Denver’s Top Lawyers,” 2015-2020, 2024 •Listed, Denver Business Journal, “Forty Under 40,” 2006 •Listed, Colorado Statesman, “50 for the Future,” 2007
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Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
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Why local counsel matters in Colorado
Practicing law in Colorado. Legal matters in Colorado are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Denver are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Colorado state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Colorado brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Colorado courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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