For twenty-eight years, Chris has been a leader in the fields of water law, land use entitlement law, environmental law, road and public access law, administrative law, and constitutional law. He is described in the Idaho Yearbook Directory as “centrally located in the world of Idaho public affairs” and “a key figure in Idaho water law.” He has served for over a decade as coordinator of the Idaho Environmental Forum, the largest environmental policy group in the state. Before joining Givens Pursley in 1991, Chris taught water law, negotiation, and environmental law at the University of Colorado Law School. Prior to that, he practiced environmental law in Washington, D.C. Chris has written extensively on natural resource law subjects and is a frequent speaker at forums throughout the United States. Chris has broad experience in transactions involving land use and water rights. He also has extensive litigation experience and has played a significant role in shaping legislation.
