With a deep bench comprising individuals from the EPA, DOJ, and DOD, Beveridge & Diamond, P.C. has established itself as a pre-eminent regulatory practice. This has attracted Fortune 500 multinational companies and US trade associations to the practice, seeking assistance on domestic and international environmental issues. Paul Hagen co-heads the practice from Washington DC, serving as a leading name for multinational corporations and trade associations on market access, global supply chain, and product stewardship. Co-head Allyn Stern sits in the firm’s Seattle office, bringing her background as EPA Regional Counsel to clients seeking support on compliance strategies, government regulations, and solutions to enforcement. Also operating out of the Seattle office is David Weber, having positioned himself as a key advisor on national air quality and climate change issues, and Eric Christensen, who provides guidance to the firm’s energy clients on the legal and regulatory systems governing the energy industry. The team benefits from John Cruden‘s deep knowledge of civil and criminal enforcement. Sitting alongside him in the DC office is Russell LaMotte, who advises clients on product compliance and market-access strategies.
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‘The strongest way to describe Beveridge & Diamond’s differentiation is that environmental/EHS is not an adjunct to litigation, real estate, or regulatory—it’s the center of gravity of the firm. That typically shows up as: deeper bench repetition on agency practice, faster pattern recognition on permitting/enforcement, and a stronger sense of how regulators behave across jurisdictions (not just what the rule says).’
‘For my matters, Beveridge & Diamond shows up in exactly that “cradle-to-crisis” space: supporting detailed compliance workstreams (policy markups/diligence/implementation) and stepping into enforcement dynamics when needed.’
‘Russell LaMotte is exceptional.’
‘The team has case experience in legal areas that are still fairly new and emergent, making them a strong advisor with the ability to provide useful counsel even to startups and those providing more innovative services.’
‘Brook Detterman's ability to quickly formulate a point of view and efficiently bring questions to a resolution has enabled us to get through and beyond issues ranging from contract law to litigation.’
Key clients
- American Petroleum Institute
- BASF Corporation
- Bayer Cropscience
- National Waste and Recycling Association
- DC Water and Sewer Authority
- City of San Francisco
- Textron
- United Airlines
- Walmart
- Waste Connections
Work highlights
Represents Evraz, the owner of an active steel mill and several historical properties within the site, Portland Harbor, a contaminated 12-mile stretch of the Willamette River.
Serving as outside counsel to United Airlines with respect to its compliance with federal and state environmental issues nationwide.
Represents the Information Technology Industry Council in international Basel Convention and Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development negotiations on the control of used electronic equipment exported for repair, refurbishment, and recycling.
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Paul Hagen
Practice head
Paul Hagen; Allyn Stern
Other key lawyers
David Weber; Eric Christensen; John Cruden; Russell LaMotte; Maddie Boyer; Ryan Carra; Brook Detterman