Atty. Christopher W. "Chris" Rich
Christopher Rich is a partner in the firm's Environment, Energy & Resources practice. He focuses on complex environmental cleanup compliance and litigation under CERCLA and state Superfund laws, resolution of state and federal governmental enforcement actions, and RCRA, Clean Water Act and Clean Air Act compliance and permitting.
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Christopher W. "Chris" Rich is a litigation and environmental attorney based in Portland, Oregon, practicing at Perkins Coie LLP. Admitted to practice in Oregon, Oregon State Bar. Educated at University of Denver (J.D., 1991). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Environmental Law, Portland (OR) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental (2026). Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Christopher Rich is a partner in the firm's Environment, Energy & Resources practice
- He focuses on complex environmental cleanup compliance and litigation under CERCLA and state Superfund laws, resolution of state and federal governmental enforcement actions, and RCRA, Clean Water Act and Clean Air Act compliance and permitting
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
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Practicing law in Oregon. Legal matters in Oregon are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Portland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Oregon state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Oregon 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 Oregon courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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