Chenoweth, Brian D.

Brian D. Chenoweth is founder of Chenoweth Law Group, PC where he represents clients in all aspects of state and federal environmental law. His practice also includes real estate, land use, business and civil litigation, insurance and administrative law.

With over 14 years of experience, Brian is recognized for his litigation work with plaintiffs and defendants alike in all matters of environmental law. His clients include property owners and businesses facing regulatory compliance and cleanup costs for all types of contamination. His specific experience includes cases involving gas stations, oil bulk facilities, dry cleaners, chrome plating facilities, auto wrecking facilities, ship repair yards, underground storage tanks, landfills, gas pipelines, PCB contamination, and wood treatment facilities. In addition, Brian represents clients in matters regarding environmental consultant and contractor negligence, water quality, endangered species, and bodily injury and property damage related to chemicals, lead, asbestos, and mold.

During his career Brian has negotiated complex settlements with state and federal agencies, advised clients on their legal responsibilities, and pursued recovery of cleanup costs from other responsible parties. Brian has also defended businesses and individuals regarding environmental claims. He also represents neighboring property owners who are impacted by pollution.

In addition to his litigation practice, Brian advises clients in business and real estate transactions with respect to environmental liability and regulatory compliance. Other work includes brownfield redevelopment and agency enforcement matters.

Brian's environmental practice brings him face to face with government agencies, including the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, and the Washington Department of Ecology.

In conjunction with his broad environmental practice, Brian also represents clients regarding real estate transactions and disputes, land use law, business formations, sales, and purchases, insurance disputes, disputes with administrative agencies, and construction law.

Licensed to practice law in Oregon and Washington, Brian received his law degree (cum laude) from the American University, Washington College of Law in 1994, and a Bachelors of Arts in Political Science from University of Oregon in 1989.

Brian regularly speaks to industry professionals, governmental agency staff, and other lawyers on environmental, insurance, real estate, and land use. Away from the office, Brian enjoys writing and playing music, hiking, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Brian's legal assistant is Tara Finucane (mailto:tfinucane@northwestlaw.com).