McDonald Carano’s Energy, Environment & Natural Resources Group serves clients in the natural resources and energy sectors of Nevada and beyond. We consistently deliver solid solutions pertaining to environmental law, water resources, public lands and land use in the areas of energy, utilities, mining, minerals and geothermal resources. We fully understand the significance of natural resources and energy in the Western United States, and we are skilled in navigating our clients through obstacles to their progress.
“The team’s knowledge is tremendous, as are the attorneys’ communication skills and their sincere ability to find a solution favorable to all parties where possible.”
– Chambers USA 2019
“The firm is well versed in the subject matter and handles engagements very efficiently.”
– Chambers USA 2020
“The legal services of McDonald Carano are knowledgeable, timely and cost-efficient. They have the relationships with and respect of the regulatory community.”
– Chambers USA 2021
The members of our Energy, Environment & Natural Resources Group have hands-on experience in both government and business, and possess the scientific and technical training needed to offer comprehensive advice to our clients. Our team identifies efficient strategies that are not only legal but that also achieve the micro and macro commercial objectives of each client. Our reputation and track record of proven results in this area are undeniable: many of our practice group team members are included in the Best Lawyers in America® and the Practice Group is ranked Band 1 in Chambers USA.
The realm of energy, the environment and natural resources changes constantly. Both economic and political forces heavily influence this sector, and laws and regulations often differ at local, national and even international levels. As counsel and advocate, McDonald Carano guides clients through the ever-evolving legal, financial, business and political arenas that define this dynamic industry.
McDonald Carano proudly announces that 11 women lawyers from nine Practice Groups in our Reno and Las Vegas offices have been recognized in the 2022 edition of Best Lawyers in…
McDonald Carano proudly announces that Best Lawyers in America 2022 has named Michael Pagni “Lawyer of the Year” in Real Estate Law for the Reno metropolitan region. Best Lawyers…
McDonald Carano proudly announces that Chambers USA 2021 ranked three of our practices in the most highly regarded Band 1 category – Business Entities & Transactions, Commercial & Complex Litigation,…
McDonald Carano proudly announces that Chambers USA 2021 ranked our Environment & Natural Resources Law Practice in the highly regarded Band 1 category, which is Chambers’ most prestigious recognition of…
May 12, 2021 (Las Vegas) – McDonald Carano is pleased to announce that Tara Teegarden has joined the firm as an Associate in the Commercial & Complex Litigation Practice Group. …
July 9, 2020 – McDonald Carano is pleased to announce Chambers has again listed the Firm as a highly ranked law firm in both the Chambers USA and Chambers High…
February 1, 2020, Retail Association of Nevada– Many studies are mandated by the Nevada Legislature each session. Very few are packed with as bold of policies as the ones outlined…
November 1, 2019, McDonald Carano, Nevada’s law firm for businesses and high-net-worth individuals, is pleased to announce the firm has been named one of the country’s “Best Law Firms” in…
April 29, 2019 – Chambers USA, one of the leading legal ratings agencies in the United States, has released its 2019 rankings. McDonald Carano again ranks as one of the…
January 8, 2019, Las Vegas, NV – McDonald Carano, Nevada’s law firm for businesses and high-net-worth individuals, is pleased to announce that Lucas M. Foletta and Lisa Wiltshire Alstead have…
November 1, 2018, Las Vegas, NV – McDonald Carano, Nevada’s law firm for businesses and high-net-worth individuals, is pleased to announce the firm has been named one of the country’s…
September 7, 2018, The Nevada Independent, by Riley Snyder — Yet another major casino has filed to leave NV Energy, the state’s primary electric utility, and purchase power on the…
July 6, 2018, The Nevada Independent, By Riley Snyder Nevada energy regulators are pumping the brakes on a complex tax withholding system used by NV Energy amid charges from critics…
May 22, 2018 Reno, NV – McDonald Carano is pleased to announce that President Donald J. Trump has appointed McDonald Carano Senior Counsel A.J. “Bud” Hicks to the Governing Board of…
CarsonNOW.org, May 17, 1981 STATELINE — U.S. President Donald Trump has appointed A.J. “Bud” Hicks to the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Governing Board. Hicks, a resident of Reno since 1957,…
Nevada Newsmakers, March 1, 2018 Sam Shad interviews Susan Fisher regarding Question 3 – The Energy Choice Initiative. If this passes, electricity monopolies would be abolished, and a competitive retail market would…
The Water Report, February 15, 2018 In the desert southwest, where we practice energy and environmental law, fights involving water are usually about not having enough of it. After all,…
The Nevada Independent By Riley Snyder on Jan 17, 2018 Nevadans could soon see another reduction in their power bills, thanks to the recently passed tax legislation approved by Republicans…
McDonald Carano announced today that Richard M. Trachok II has joined the Firm as Senior Counsel. He brings with him extensive experience in energy and alternative energy, telecommunications and utilities, gaming and…
In the last three years, no legal or policy area in Nevada has seen more consequential change than energy. Since 2014, we have seen a wave of large customers (1…
Las Vegas, NV – Chambers USA, one of the leading legal ratings agencies in the United States, has released its 2017 rankings. McDonald Carano once again received high honors, maintaining…
Photo: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Editor’s note: This is the first in a three-part series on water laws. Extreme climatic perturbations across the globe have created both record-breaking droughts…
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