Rio Grande Silvery Minnow, et al. v. Martinez, et al.

Co-counsel and appellate counsel in complex Endangered Species Act litigation concerning water operations by federal agencies on the Rio Grande and the effect on threatened and endangered species. Lead negotiator in the development of landmark Conservation Water Agreement and Emergency Drought Water Agreement.

United States and State of New Mexico v. Aamodt, et al.

Lead trial counsel in federal district court water rights adjudication including Native American claims to the Pojoaque, Nambe and Tesuque stream system.

United States and State of New Mexico v. Tom Abouslemen, et al

Lead trial counsel in federal district court water rights adjudication including Native American claims to the Jemez River.

United States and State of New Mexico v. Abeyta, et al.

Lead trial counsel in federal district court water rights adjudication including Native American claims to the Taos River.

Oklahoma and Texas v. New Mexico, (Original)

Lead counsel in original action in the United States Supreme Court involving interstate waters and the Canadian River Compact.

State of New Mexico v. Lewis (Mescalero Apache Tribe subfile)

Lead trial counsel in water rights adjudication suit quantifying Indian water rights pursuant to practically irrigable acreage standard.

Forest Guardians, et al. v. Army Corps of Engineers, et al.

Co-counsel in complex Endangered Species Act litigation concerning water operations by federal operations on the Pecos River and the effect on threatened species (the Pecos blunt-nosed shiner).