Areas of Practice Mike Nesteroff is chair of Lane Powell's Sustainability and Climate Change Team and a member of the Firm's Environmental Practice Group. In his 22 years at Lane Powell, Mike has handled numerous environmental litigation and claims involving hazardous site investigations, cleanups and cost recovery involving sites in Washington, Oregon and Alaska. He obtained a several million dollar cost recovery judgment on behalf of a firm client and a defense verdict in another cost recovery case. In addition to his active environmental law emphasis, his practice also encompasses real estate litigation and general commercial disputes. Mike is a frequent speaker on climate change issues, including a national teleconference on state regulation of climate change and serving as a panel moderator at a conference on carbon credits. He also serves as the principal contributor to the Firm's Sustainability & Climate Change Reporter blog (www.sustainabilityclimatechangereporter.com), along with authoring numerous articles on climate change. He is a member of the Oregon and Washington bars, "AV" rated by Martindale-Hubbell and recommended by Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business for being "very well tuned in to local opinions" that enables him to provide "strategic advice which is right-on." Mike is also chair of Lawyerpalooza, the annual Seattle Law Firm Battle of the Bands that raises money for local elementary school programs. Practice Group and Specialty Team Memberships · Chair, Sustainability and Climate Change Team · Business Crisis Management and Emergency Remedies · Canada Practice · Clean Tech · Construction and Environmental · Real Estate · Renewable Energy · Securities Litigation Representative Matters · Obtained summary dismissal of property owner beach erosion claims against an oil company refinery. See, Van Buskirk v. ConocoPhillips, 2009 WL 3784334 (W.D. Wash. Nov. 10, 2009). · Lead counsel for natural gas and liquids pipeline clients regarding applicability of the Washington Public Records Act terrorism exemption. See, Northwest Gas Association v. WUTC, 141 Wn.App. 98, 168 P.3d 443 (2007), rev. den. 163 Wn2d 1049 (2008). · Defended an oil company refinery in an enforcement action concerning a former landfill. · Defended bank trustee in a CERCLA/Oregon hazardous substance act lawsuit, and ODEQ consent order concerning a former leather tannery. · Represented California operator of co-generation plants in recovery of payments owed by California utilities during the California emergency crisis · Primary litigation and claims attorney for approximately 75 leaking underground storage tank cases in Washington, Oregon, Alaska, Idaho and Hawaii for major oil companies · Recovered $4 million judgment in Alaska, a environmental cost recovery action · Obtained $135,000 defense judgment in Washington Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA) cost recovery action · Advised Olympic PipeLine Company on environmental issues concerning the Bellingham pipeline explosion, including natural resource damages, restoration planning and the Endangered Species Act · Defended broker-dealers and registered representatives in numerous arbitrations brought by customers · Represented broker-dealers and registered representatives in broker-recruiting disputes TV/Radio Interviews · "Michael Nesteroff on California Adopting Cap-and-Trade Regulations," Lexblog Network TV (October 28, 2011) · Interviewed in Part 1 and Part 2 of "Sound Business with Mike Siegel" on sustainability issues in downtown Seattle, KKOL 1300 AM (June 10, 2009) Publications · "Legal Ramifications of Green Marketing - Marketing Your Green Construction Practices in an Uncertain World," BUILDERnews magazine, November 2011 · "Adopting and Complying With Green Practices - It's More Than Just a Marketing Concept," Seattle Business magazine, October 2011 · "Washington Adverse Possession Law Changed to Provide for Attorneys' Fees and Payment of Taxes," John L. Scott Real Estate Newsletter, August 2011 · "Fast-Tracking Nevada Wind Farm Construction," Law360, July 28, 2011 · "High Court: WDOT Must Pay for Foss Cleanup," Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce, July 27, 2011 · "To Green or Not to Green? Market-Driven Approaches Cut Through Regulatory Uncertainty," Seattle Business magazine, October 2010 · Principal blog contributor since 2009, Sustainability & Climate Change Reporter, Lane Powell PC · "Here Comes a Flood of Stricter Stormwater Rules," Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce, September 2, 2010 · "Are You Covered? Comprehensive Green Building Liability Insurance Not Quite Ready For Prime Time," BUILDERnews magazine, April 2010 · "Multifaceted Incentive Programs Move Oregon to Front of Pack," Daily Journal of Commerce, Oregon, January 22, 2010 (Co-author) · "Transportation and Climate Change Regulation," Sustainability Law, Lane Powell, December 2009 · "Energy Development," Chapter 7, Washington Real Property Deskbook, Volume 4, 4th Edition, 2009 (Co-author) · "Stimulus For Smart Grids is Welcome, But Faces Challenges," Puget Sound Business Journal, May 1, 2009 · "No Easy Path For Renewable Energy," Law360, Portfolio Media, April 3, 2009 · "Federal Stimulus Provides Major Funding for Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation," Energy Priorities, February 19, 2009 · "States Step Up to Address Global Warming and Climate Change," The Real Estate Finance Journal, ThomsonReuters/West, Summer 2008 · "Climate Change: A Rising Tide in Real Estate and Environmental Litigation," Business Litigation Committee News, American Bar Association, Summer 2008 · "Species Listing is a Bigger Boon For Lawyers Than Polar Bears," Puget Sound Business Journal, May 23, 2008 · "Lawyerpalooza Marks Six Years Rocking for Schools," Bar Bulletin, King County Bar Association, April 2008 Speaking Engagements · "Risk Management & Stormwater," Northwest Environmental Business Council's "Managing Stormwater in the Northwest" Conference (March 8, 2012) · "Recent Changes to Construction and Environmental Law That Will Affect Your Business," American Institute of Architects Seattle (November 16, 2011) · "New Changes to Construction and Environmental Law that Will Affect Your Business," Lane Powell Seminar (January 20, 2011) · "Renewables and the Environment - Seeking an Equitable Balance," Future Energy Conference, Moderator (November 10, 2010) · "Federal and International Issues," Carbon Credits Seminar (November 5, 2010) · "Real Estate Core Curriculum: Current Issues in Washington Commercial Real Estate," Building Owners and Managers Associations of Seattle King County, October 26, 2010 · "Land Abandonment and Vacation Fundamentals," Lorman Education's Real Estate Training Center Audio Conference (August 11, 2010) · "Business Law from A to Z: Hot Topics in Business Law," National Business Institute (November 17, 2009) · "Carbon Credits: Mandatory v. Voluntary Markets - What's the Difference?," The Seminar Group (November 12, 2009) · "Litigating Disputes over Easements & Restrictive Convenants: Investigation & Drafting Descriptions and Agreements to Avoid Disputes," National Business Institute (November 3 & 4, 2009) · "Environmental Initiatives for 2009 & Beyond," The Seminar Group (September 11, 2009) · "Social Media: Expect the Unexpected - Issues of Public Companies and First Amendment Rights," Lane Powell (July 7 & 8, 2009) · "Current Issues in Washington Commercial Real Estate: Seller Disclosures, Form 17/17C and Commercial Property," Building Owners and Managers (March 26, 2009) · "Carbon Credits: Federal Issues," The Seminar Group (March 12, 2009) · "Climate Change Regulation," Associated General Contractors, General Convention, San Diego (March 6, 2009) · "Road and Access Law: Abandonment and Vacation," National Business Institute (December 12, 2008) · "Road and Access Law: Abandonment and Vacation Considerations," National Business Institute (August 5, 2008) · "Commercial Groundlease Fundamentals: Critical Components of the Lease; Special Lease Considerations," National Business Institute (July 15, 2008) · "Climate Change Update: State Regulatory Action to Address Climate Change and Greenhouse Gas Emissions," National Business Institute (June 9, 2008) · "The Changing Climate For Climate Change - What's Ahead for Businesses in the Northewest," Lane Powell Seminar (February 7, 2008) · "Drafting Commercial Real Estate Issues: The Ins and Outs of Protecting Your Interest," National Business Institute (December 19, 2007) Awards and Honors · Recommended by Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business, Environment, 2008-2011 · Peer Review Rated "AV" in Martindale-Hubbell Professional and Community Activities · Member, Washington State Bar Association, Environmental and Land, Land Use Law Section · Member, King County Bar Association, Environmental Law Section · Member, American Bar Association
- ABA Section on Environment, Energy and Resources · Board Member, Northwest Environmental Business Council, 2009 - Present · Board Member, Western States Petroleum Association - NW Associates, 2008 - Present · Board Member, Hopelink, 2007 - Present · Board Member, Leadership Eastside, 2008 - Present · Trustee, Seattle Country Day School, 2007 - Present · Chair, Lawyerpalooza Organizing Committee, 2003 - Present · Leadership Eastside, Class of 2009 · President, Seattle Country Day School Parent Council, 2006 - 2007 · Seattle University Law School Alumni Board of Governors, 2002 - 2006 · Trustee, Children's Institute for Learning Differences, 1998 - 2004 · American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, 1980 - 1988 · National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, 1980 - 1988, regional EMMY Recipient, 1981 - 1982 News 11.08.2011, Nesteroff Interviewed on Lexblog Network TV About California Adopting Cap-and-Trade Regulations 06.14.2011, Chambers USA Recommends Lane Powell in Multiple Categories for 2011 05.10.2011, Washington Gov. Gregoire Signs SHB 1329 to Help Fund School Music Programs 03.21.2011, Chambers USA Recommends Eighteen Lane Powell Attorneys and Ten Practice Groups 07.20.2010, 58 Lane Powell Attorneys Listed as Top Lawyers in Seattle Metropolitan Magazine 06.11.2010, Chambers USA Recommends Twenty Lane Powell Attorneys and Nine Practice Groups 12.28.2009, Nesteroff Re-Elected to WSPA Associates Board of Directors 07.09.2009, Seminar Recap: "Social Media - New Horizons Ahead: Expect the Unexpected" 06.12.2009, Chambers USA Recommends 19 Lane Powell Attorneys and Nine Practice Groups 06.11.2009, Amster, Degginger and Nesteroff Interviewed by KKOL on Sustainability Issues in Downtown Seattle 03.13.2009, Nesteroff Quoted on Benefits of the Stimulus Funds in Puget Sound Business Journal 01.21.2009, Lane Powell Ranked Second in the Nation in the "Law360? List of Securities Practices 09.29.2008, Nesteroff Elected to NEBC Board 07.14.2008, Nesteroff Elected as Leadership Eastside Board Member 02.21.2008, Fourteen Attorneys Recommended by Chambers 09.11.2006, Nesteroff Selected to Leadership Program 02.10.2002, Lawyerpalooza- Law Firm Battle of Bands for School Music Articles 11.23.2011, Legal Ramifications of Green Marketing - Marketing Your Green Construction Practices in an Uncertain World 09.23.2011, Adopting and Complying With Green Practices - It's More Than Just a Marketing Concept 08.04.2011, Fast-Tracking Nevada Wind Farm Construction 07.29.2011, High Court: WSDOT Must Pay For Foss Cleanup 10.04.2010, To Green or Not to Green? Market-Driven Approaches Cut Through Regulatory Uncertainty 09.08.2010, Here Comes a Flood of Stricter Stormwater Rules 04.12.2010, Are You Covered? Comprehensive Green Building Liability Insurance Not Quite Ready for Prime Time 02.02.2010, Multifaceted Incentive Programs Move Oregon to Front of Pack 05.01.2009, Stimulus For Smart Grids is Welcome, But Faces Challenges 04.03.2009, No Easy Path For Renewable Energy 01.01.2009, Climate Change Regulation: What is Ahead For 2009? 07.01.2008, States Step Up to Address Global Warming and Climate Change 06.01.2008, Climate Change: A Rising Tide in Real Estate and Environmental Litigation 05.29.2008, Species Listing is a Bigger Boon For Lawyers Than Polar Bears 01.01.2007, Meth Labs: An Environmental Bad Dream for Property Owners, Tenants, and Neighbors 01.01.2006, Who Wants to Buy a Meth Lab? - Eliminate the Surprise Factor Before You Buy Property 02.23.2005, Court of Appeals Rejects Reporters' Bid to Keep Sources Confidential Events 02.09.2012, Recent Changes to Construction and Environmental Law That Will Affect Your Business (Seattle) 11.16.2011, Beck and Nesteroff to Present Recent Changes to Construction and Environmental Law at AIA Seminar (Seattle) 01.20.2011, New Changes to Construction and Environmental Law That Will Affect Your Business (Seattle) 11.10.2010, Nesteroff to Moderate at Future Energy Conference (Seattle) 11.05.2010, Nesteroff and Van't Hof to Present at Carbon Credits Seminar (Portland) 10.26.2010, Jones, Gabel and Nesteroff to Present at BOMA Real Estate Event (Seattle) 08.11.2010, Nesteroff to Host Real Estate Audio Conference 04.22.2010, Nesteroff to Co-Chair Carbon Credits Seminar (Seattle) 01.27.2010, 2009 Year In Review for the Built Environment - Looking Back to Plan Ahead 09.11.2009, Amster and Nesteroff to Co-Chair "Environmental Initiatives for 2009 and Beyond" (Seattle) 07.08.2009, Social Media: Expect the Unexpected (Portland) 07.07.2009, Social Media: Expect the Unexpected (Seattle) 03.26.2009, Nelson, Nesteroff, Lynam and Jones to Teach Real Estate Class for BOMA (Seattle) 03.12.2009, Nesteroff to Co-Chair Carbon Credits Seminar (Seattle) 11.12.2008, Nesteroff to Speak at Carbon Credits Seminar 08.05.2008, Nesteroff to Speak at a Road and Access Seminar (Seattle) 12.19.2007, Nesteroff to Speak on Leases, Business Law 11.02.2007, Nesteroff to Speak at Case Management Software Event 02.07.2007, The Changing Climate for Climate Change - What's Ahead for Businesses in the Northwest (Seattle) |