Federal Lands

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Federal public lands and minerals owned by the United States make up about 26% or 640 million acres of the 2.43 billion-acre U.S. land mass. Our attorneys are recognized national experts in federal public lands law and litigation. Firm lawyers advise clients nationwide on the acquisition, leasing, regulation, permitting, development, and defense of private interests in federal public lands. The Firm provides expert counsel on federal land management and regulation by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM), U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, National Park Service, and others.

Biden Administration Reinstates Migratory Bird Protections

On October 4, 2021, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service revoked a rule issued in the waning days of the…

3 years ago

Executive Order Pausing Oil & Gas Leasing on Federal Lands Is Enjoined

On June 15th, 2021, federal district judge Terry A. Doughty from the Western District of Louisiana granted an injunction sought…

3 years ago

Recently-Enacted Energy Act Incentivizes Development of Renewable Energy on Federal Land

Related Practice Areas: Federal Lands, Energy and Natural Resources Just before leaving office, President Trump signed two pieces of legislation…

4 years ago