Atty. Bennett W. Raley
Mr. Raley has practiced in the fields of water law and related federal environmental laws since 1983.
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About Bennett W. Raley at a glance
Bennett W. Raley is a Shareholder based in Denver, Colorado, practicing at Trout Raley Montaño Freeman Sinor Thompson P.C.. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on environmental. Admitted to practice in Colorado U.S. Court of Claims Federal District Court, Colorado Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Tenth (1983). Educated at University of Colorado (J.D., 1983) and Colorado State University (B.S., 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Denver, CO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Raley has practiced in the fields of water law and related federal environmental laws since 1983
- He served as the Assistant Secretary for Water and Science, Department of the Interior, for the years 2001-2004
- His responsibilities as Assistant Secretary included the development and execution of legal strategies relating to the operation of federal water projects throughout the West
- He has both state and federal court experience, as well as extensive experience in working with state and federal agencies
- Additional experience: Chief Counsel, U.S
- Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Federalism and Property Rights (1995)
- Special Assistant Attorney General, State of New Mexico, litigation counsel in federal district court litigation, 1998-2001, federal district court litigation, 2011, Texas v New Mexico, United States Supreme Court, 2013
- Staff Counsel to U.S
- Senator Hank Brown (1991-1992)
- Davis, Graham & Stubbs, Associate (1983-1990), Partner (1990-1991)
- Mr. Raley was selected by Best Lawyers as the 2014, 2017, and 2019 Colorado Water Lawyer of the Year
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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 venue, 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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