David A. Rabbino is a member of the firm’s environmental and natural resources practice group. He has nearly 30 years of experience in environmental law, coverage, and litigation, and he has been designated six times by his peers for a Super Lawyers ranking in environmental litigation. He was also named a leading Oregon lawyer in Environmental Law in the 2016-2019 editions of Chambers & Partners USA, and the 2019 edition of Best Lawyers. David represents both plaintiffs and defendants in environmental regulatory matters, including permitting, compliance, and enforcement matters, and has significant experience in environmental coverage actions.

In addition to regulatory work, a focus of David’s environmental law work is the redevelopment of contaminated real property known as brownfields. He is an active member of Oregon’s statewide Brownfield Coalition, and was extensively involved in the drafting and lobbying effort that led to the passage of HB-2734, Oregon’s groundbreaking brownfield Land Bank Authority bill, and HB-4084, Oregon’s brownfield Tax Abatement bill. He advises clients on various financial tools available to fund brownfield projects, as well as permitting requirements and land use issues associated with such projects. He also has experience in land use law, sustainable energy, negotiating power purchase agreements, and contracts related to the financing of renewable energy systems.

Prior to entering private practice, David worked for 11 years as an enforcement attorney for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”), where he was instrumental in the development of national policy on Superfund issues. In addition to his work on Superfund regulations, while at the U.S. EPA David represented the federal government in the prosecution of complex, multi-party cases under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (“CERCLA”), the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (“RCRA”), the Toxic Substances Control Act (“TSCA”), the Clean Air Act (“CAA”), and the Clean Water Act (“CWA”).

Awards And Honors

• The Best Lawyers in America®, Environmental Law, Litigation – Environmental, and Natural Resources Law, 2019-2020
• Chambers & Partners USA, Environmental Law, 2016-2019
• Northern California Super Lawyers, 2006, 2008-2012
• Martindale Hubbell® AV Preeminent® Attorney

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