David E. Filippi
Experience
David Filippi is a partner of the firm practicing in the areas of natural resources,
environmental and land use law, and concentrates his practice on water rights and
water quality, fish and wildlife law, hydropower relicensing and project facility siting
and permitting.
David has been closely involved in the development and implementation of numerous
Endangered Species Act compliance strategies on behalf of both public and private
clients. His experience includes section 7 consultations on behalf of local governments
and development interests seeking permits or contract approvals from federal
agencies, including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
David's water law practice encompasses regional water supply planning, water
Partner
management and conservation planning, and compliance with water basin programs.
He works regularly with clients to inventory and secure existing water rights, obtain
Portland, OR
new water rights and transfer existing water rights to new uses. David also advises
(503) 294-9529 direct
clients as to permitting and compliance under the Clean Water Act, National
Environmental Policy Act, and federal reclamation laws including the Reclamation
Reform Act.
Professional Honors and Activities
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(503) 220-2480 fax
david.filippi@stoel.com
Education
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Clark College, J.D., 1996, cum laude
Natural Resources Law Lawyer of the Year, Portland, 2015
Editor-in-chief, Environmental Law
Cornelius Honor Society
Listed in Best Lawyers in America© (currently: Environmental Law, Natural
Certificate, Environmental and Natural
Resources Law
Resources Law, Water Law), 2006-2016
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Northwestern School of Law of Lewis &
Selected by Best Lawyers® as Water Law Lawyer of the Year, Portland, 2012 and
Selected as one of "America's Leading Lawyers for Business" (Oregon)
by Chambers USA (currently: Environment), 2007-2016
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Top Forty Under Forty Award, by The Portland Business Journal, 2003
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Burton Award for Legal Achievement, 2001
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Board member, Oregon Water Resources Congress, 1999-2014
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Adjunct instructor, Business Law, Washington State University, 1997-2000
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Member, Northwest Energy Association
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Member, Northwest Hydroelectric Association
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Member, Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation
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Member, Environmental and Natural Resources Section, and Land Use and Real
Estate Section, Oregon State Bar Association
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Kansas State University, M.A., 1993
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Kansas State University, B.S., 1991
Admissions
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Oregon
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U.S. District Court for the District of
Oregon
David E. Filippi
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Member, Environment, Energy, and Resources Section, American Bar Association
Presentations
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Program co-chair, Oregon Water Law Annual Conference sponsored by The Seminar Group and Oregon Water Resources
Department, 2000-2015
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Various conference presentations, including presentations at the ABA Water Law Conference, the National Water Resources
Association Western Water Law Conference and the Northwest Hydroelectric Association Annual Conference
Publications
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"ESA Experimental Population," The Water Report, July 15, 2011
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Oregon reporter for Water Law Newsletter, publication of Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation, 2003-2006
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"The Impact of the Endangered Species Act on Water Rights and Water Use," Proceedings of RMMLF Annual Institute, 2002
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"Water Rights and Transactions," in Fundamentals of Real Estate Transactions, 2001
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"Endangered Species Act Enforcement and Western Water Law," Environmental Law, 2000