Atty. Ellen Steen
Ellen Steen is a lawyer practicing environmental law, clean water act, hazardous materials and substances. Ellen received a B.A. degree from Tulane University in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years.
Clean Water Act & More Attorney · Serving Portland, OR · 35+ Years Experience
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About Ellen Steen at a Glance
Ellen Steen is an Associate based in Portland, Oregon, practicing at Crowell Moring Llp. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on environmental. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (Inactive) (1991) and District of Columbia (1994). Educated at University of North Carolina (J.D., 1991) and Tulane University (B.A., 1988). Serves clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Ellen Steen
- Ellen Steen is a lawyer practicing environmental law, clean water act, hazardous materials and substances
- Ellen received a B.A. degree from Tulane University in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years
- Ellen practices at Crowell & Moring LLP in Portland, OR
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Ellen Steen's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ellen Steen handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Portland.
Environmental Law in Portland
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Portland
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 venue, 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.
Portland Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Portland-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Portland Choose Ellen Steen
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Ellen Steen's practice in the field of environmental.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Ellen Steen brings 35+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in North Carolina (Inactive) and District of Columbia, Ellen Steen can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Environmental Practice
Concentrating on environmental means Ellen Steen's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Portland
A Portland-based practice means Ellen Steen attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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