Atty. Laura C. Maffei
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.
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Laura C. Maffei is a environmental attorney based in Portland, Oregon, practicing at Cable Huston LLP. Educated at Lewis & Clark College (J.D., 1999) and University of Washington (—, 1992). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Natural Resources Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law (2026). Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- 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
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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 Oregon
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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