Martin K. Banks
Experience
Martin Banks is a partner of Stoel Rives' Environmental Law practice group and
Litigation practice group. His environmental practice includes counseling clients in
cost-effective regulatory compliance and permitting strategies. He has broad
experience with issues involving the Clean Air Act, the National Environmental Policy
Act, the Endangered Species Act, the Clean Water Act, the Administrative Procedures
Act and the clean-up and transfer of contaminated properties. Martin's business
litigation practice includes environmental and natural resource matters, real estate
and land use issues (including public land use), construction disputes and OSHA
matters.
Martin was formerly a trial attorney at the U.S. Department of Justice (1991-1994),
and an associate at White & Case (1989-1991).
Professional Honors and Activities
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Listed in Best Lawyers in America© (currently: Environmental Law, LitigationEnvironmental), 2008-2016
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Selected as one of "America's Leading Lawyers for Business" (Utah) by
Chambers USA (currently: Environment, Natural Resources & Regulated
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Partner
Salt Lake City, UT
(801) 578-6975 direct
(801) 578-6999 fax
marty.banks@stoel.com
Industries), 2009-2016
Education
Listed in Mountain States Super Lawyers® (Environmental, Business Litigation,
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George Washington University National
Energy & Natural Resources), 2009-2015
Law Center, J.D., 1989
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AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated with Martindale-Hubbell®
George Washington Journal of
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Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
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Utah Manufacturers Association, Chairman of the Environmental Committee
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Former Chairman, Utah State Bar, Environment and Natural Resources and Land
Section
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Member, American Bar Association
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Former General Counsel, Salt Lake County Republican Party
Publications
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Biography, Supreme Court Quarterly, 1983
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Primer on the Federal Tort Claims Act, Utah Bar Journal
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Frequent presenter on environmental issues
Civic Activities
Order of the Coif
International Law
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Brigham Young University, B.A., 1985,
cum laude
Admissions
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Utah
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District of Columbia
Languages
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French
Martin K. Banks
Unit Representative, Boy Scouts of America