Bennett W. Raley

Bennett W. Raley: Attorney with Trout Raley Montaño Freeman Sinor Thompson P.C.
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  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Mr. Raley has practiced in the fields of water law and related federal environmental laws since 1983. He served as the Assistant Secretary for Water and Science, Department of the Interior, for the years 2001-2004. His responsibilities as Assistant Secretary included the development and execution of legal strategies relating to the operation of federal water projects throughout the West. He has both state and federal court experience, as well as extensive experience in working with state and federal agencies. Additional experience: Chief Counsel, U.S. Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Federalism and Property Rights (1995); Special Assistant Attorney General, State of New Mexico, litigation counsel in federal district court litigation, 1998-2001, federal district court litigation, 2011, Texas v New Mexico, United States Supreme Court, 2013; Staff Counsel to U.S. Senator Hank Brown (1991-1992); Davis, Graham & Stubbs, Associate (1983-1990), Partner (1990-1991). Mr. Raley was selected by Best Lawyers as the 2014, 2017, and 2019 Colorado Water Lawyer of the Year.
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Areas of Practice (4)

  • Water Rights
  • Water Quality
  • Environment
  • Public Lands

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Colorado State University, B.S., 1979
Law School Attended:
University of Colorado, J.D., 1983
Year of First Admission:
1983
Admission:
1983, Colorado; U.S. Court of Claims; Federal District Court, Colorado; Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals; Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals; United States Supreme Court
ISLN:
901757829

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Peer Reviews

5.0/5.0 (8 reviews)

  • Legal Knowledge

    5.0/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.9/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.9/5.0

  • Communication

    5.0/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    5.0/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 04/18/14 in Water Rights

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Government Counsel on 02/19/13 in Natural Resources

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 02/08/13 in Water Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 12/19/11 in Water Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 12/18/11 in Water Rights

    Bennett is thorough, thoughtful, and attentive to his clients' objectives, while maintaining very high ethical standards.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 12/17/11 in Water Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Of Counsel on 12/01/11 in Natural Resources

    Bennet Raley is an expert on legal issues dealing with natural resources and water law. He has a vasst background both in theprivate sector and during his service in the federal government both on Capitol Hill and the U.S. Department of Interior in W... Read more

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  • 4.6/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 12/09/11 in Water Law

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Location

  • Denver, CO
    The Chancery Building , 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 1600
    Denver, CO 80203-2141

    720-362-2087 Phone
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