Kevin J. Beaton
Experience
Kevin Beaton is a partner of the firm practicing in the areas of environmental,
administrative, and natural resources law with an emphasis on water quality, Clean
Water Act permitting, Endangered Species Act consultations, contaminated sites,
water rights and related federal and state environmental enforcement actions. He
represents industrial clients, municipalities and energy companies on a variety of
water quality matters including NPDES permits, TMDLs, 401 certifications and
development of water quality standards and regulations.
Professional Honors and Activities
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Selected by Best Lawyers® as Water Law Lawyer of the Year, Boise, 2016;
Environmental Law Lawyer of the Year, Boise, 2011, 2015; and LitigationEnvironmental Law Lawyer of the Year, Boise, 2012, 2015
Partner
Boise, ID
Listed in Best Lawyers in America© (currently: Environmental Law, Litigation-
(208) 387-4214 direct
Environmental, Water Law), 2005-2016
(208) 389-9040 fax
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Member, American College of Environmental Lawyers, 2009-present
kevin.beaton@stoel.com
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Selected as one of "America's Leading Lawyers for Business" (Idaho) by Chambers
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USA (currently: Natural Resources & Environment), 2006-2016
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Education
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Listed in Mountain States Super Lawyers® (Environmental), 2007-2015
National Law Center, George
Washington University, J.D., 1983,
with honors
Presentations
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"Hot Topics in Water Quality," Mar. 2014
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"Human Health Criteria and Fish Consumption Standards: How Safe is Safe?," Nov.
12, 2013,
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"Clients, Consultants and Attorneys - Protecting Privilege While Making Teams
Work," May 18, 2012
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"Hydraulic Fracturing: What are the Impacts to Idaho's Water Resources," Sept.
22, 2011
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"Competing Interests in a Common Geothermal Resource," Oct. 6, 2009
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"Federal and State Enforcement of RCRA and Related Laws Governing Agricultural
Chemicals," 2008
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"ESA Salmon Litigation Update: The FCRPS Litigation," 2008
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"Climate Change Initiatives in the Northwest," Sept. 26, 2008
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Boston College, B.A., 1979, magna
cum laude
Admissions
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Idaho
Kevin J. Beaton