Geoffrey B. Tichenor

Firm: Stoel Rives LLP
Location: Portland - OR

  • 760 SW Ninth Avenue, Suite 3000
    Portland, OR 97205
    USA
  • Tel : 503.294.9389
  • Fax : 503.220.2480
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Geoff Tichenor is a problem solver first, environmental lawyer second. Geoff helps clients navigate state and federal environmental laws applicable to air emissions, water discharges, storage tanks, waste management, contaminated lands, chemical storage reporting, and spills. He regularly counsels clients facing environmental enforcement actions and presenting complex permitting and compliance questions. Geoff has broad experience representing clients before state and federal agencies, including on rulemakings. He also regularly advises clients on the risks and liability associated with real estate and other business transactions, primarily in the context of corporate mergers, acquisitions and divestitures. Geoff’s clients look to him to develop effective corporate environmental management and auditing strategies.

Geoff was selected as an Oregon Environmental Super Lawyer Rising Star for 2013 and 2014, as one of the Portland Business Journal’s Forty Under 40, and recognized by Chambers USA from 2017 to 2019. Geoff currently serves as co-leader of the firm’s Consumer Products, Manufacturing & Transportation Industry Group.

Previously, Geoff worked with Seyfarth Shaw, LLP, Chicago, Illinois (2006) and The Collins Law Firm, Naperville, Illinois (2005-2006). He also served as a law clerk to The Honorable Lesley Wells, United States District Court, Cleveland, Ohio (2004-2005) and the Oregon Department of Justice, Natural Resources Section, Portland, Oregon (2002-2004). During law school, Geoff externed with The Honorable Lynn Adelman, United States District Court, Milwaukee, Wisconsin (Summer 2003).

“Geoffrey Tichenor has expertise in handling both contentious and noncontentious matters relating to the environment, particularly air and water quality issues. He also assists with the environmental aspects of M&A. One source says: ‘I hold Geoff in the highest regard and would wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone.’” – Chambers 2019      
   
“Geoffrey Tichenor has rapidly developed an impressive name in Oregon’s environmental market, counseling clients on a range of issues… Commentators note him as ‘very detail-oriented and solution-focused.’” – Chambers 2018     

Stoel Rives LLP

Our air quality team is nationally known for superior knowledge and service. Our permitting, compliance and enforcement defense capabilities are rooted in years of experience and collaboration among colleagues. Our clients include chemical plants, mines, power plants, pulp and paper mills, food processors, publicly-owned treatment plants, ports, and steel mills.

We have one of the largest Environmental Compliance teams of any firm, and many of our attorneys are scientists, engineers, former EPA officials and individuals who’ve worked in forestry, natural resources and other industries. We are leaders in advising on air, water, soil and waste issues.

Key to our effectiveness is our constructive working relationships with regulators and government leaders at local, state and federal levels. We are viewed as effective advocates by regulators because we possess an unusual depth of knowledge and experience. We routinely sit on agency advisory committees and are active in rule making and policy development.