Robert D. Anderson
Mr. Anderson practices in the areas of environmental, natural resources and water law and focuses on assured water supply, Groundwater Code compliance water quality (including storm water), wetlands, endangered species, and cultural resources. He has advised a wide range of clients on environmental and water issues, including permitting and compliance issues associated with mining and industrial concerns, renewable energy projects, master planned communities, residential developments, and other natural resources concerns. Mr. Anderson is a frequent lecturer and writer on various water and environmental issues, and he authored the chapter on endangered species for the Arizona Environmental Law Manual. Mr. Anderson is listed in Best Lawyers in America ®, Environmental Law as well as Chambers USA, Leading Lawyers for Business.Articles and Presentations
Moderator, Meeting Arizona's Water Needs Today & Tomorrow, Arizona Investment Council (2009).Co-Chair, Solar & Wind Energy Development Conference, Law Seminars International (2009-2010).
Water for Watts: Navigating Federal and State Water Regulations in Permitting Solar Facilities, presented to Solar & Wind Energy Development Conference, Law Seminars International (2009).
Annual presenter on regional wetlands issues at the ALI-ABA conference, Wetlands Law and Regulation (Washington D.C.) (1999 to 2008).
Navigating Clean Water Act Jurisdiction in the Post-Rapanos Era: One Practitioner’s View, presented to the Environmental and Natural Resources Section of the State Bar of Arizona Seminar Clean Water Act Permitting and Enforcement in the Post-Rapanos Era (2008)
Water Policy in Other Forums: A Look at Current Topics at the Central Arizona Water Conservation District and Assured and Adequate Water Supply, presented to CLE International conference Arizona Water Law (2008).
Represented the regulated community at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers/U.S. EPA/Hunton & Williams sponsored Rapanos Workshop (Scottsdale AZ 2007)
Water Policy in Other Forums: A Sampling of Issues in State and Regional Jurisdictions, presented to CLE International conference Arizona Water Law (Phoenix AZ, 2007).
Lines Through Graph Paper: Scope of Analysis after Save Our Sonoran, presented to CLE International’s NEPA Conference (San Francisco CA, 2007).
Chair, CLE International’s NEPA Conference (Phoenix AZ 2007).
Litigation Update and Don’t Let me be your BMP: Common Sense Tips to Avoiding and Dealing with Lawyers in the Stormwater Context presented to Lorman Education Services Current Issues in Stormwater Regulation (Phoenix and Tucson AZ 2007-2009).
Chaired and presented various topics at CLE International’s Endangered Species Act Conference (Phoenix and Tucson AZ, 1996-2006).
Professional and Community Activities
Member, Environmental and Natural Resources Section, State Bar of ArizonaMember, Section of Environment, Energy and Resources, American Bar Association
Director, Shepherd’s Foundation
Admissions
Arizona, 1987U.S. District Court, District of Arizona, 1987
Education and Honors
J.D., cum laude, University of Minnesota, 1987; member, Minnesota Law Review, 1984-1987B.A., summa cum laude, Concordia College, 1983
Rated “AV” (the highest rating available), by Martindale-Hubbell
Best Lawyers in America, Environmental Law, Natural Resources Law, Water Law
Chambers USA, Leading Lawyers for Business, 2010
Southwest Super Lawyers®, Environmental
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Environment
Natural Resources and Endangered Species
Water Law
Climate Change
Renewable Energy / Clean Tech
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