James M Lynch

James M Lynch

K&L Gates • Seattle, WA
Energy UtilitiesEnergy

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Contact

Email
Phone
(206) 347-8982
Address
925 Fourth Avenue Suite 2900, Seattle, WA, 98104, US

Professional

About

I would be pleased to talk with you about your legal needs. Please feel free to call me at for a free consultation.

About Energy Utilities Law

Energy and utilities attorneys advise companies in the energy sector on regulatory compliance, transactions, and disputes. Common matters include regulatory compliance, energy transactions, utility disputes, renewable energy.

Credentials

Education
1999 Lewis and Clark College Northwestern School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1993 University of Washington M.S. 1991 Aquinas College (Nashville, TN) BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
Spanish

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2007 Green Diamond HCP Award, Green Diamond Timber Company 2006 Forest and Fish HCP Award, Washington Forest Protection Association 2002 Rising Stars, 2002 North Umpqua Settlement Agreement, PacifiCorp 1999 Dept. of Commerce Bronze Medal for State/Federal Partnerships, Federal Government
Publications
2005 Washington Bar Association Defining the Scope of a General Mineral Reservation in Washington, and Practical Tips for Drafting a Mineral Reservation 1999 Fordham Environmental Law Review Effect of ESA Listings on the Operation of FERC—Licensed Projects: The Hells Canyon Example and Beyond 1999 Dept. of Commerce Publication The Habitat Approach: Implementation of Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act for Actions Affecting the Habitat of Pacific Anadromous Salmonids 1998 Department of Commerce Publication Factors of Decline of Pacific Salmon 1998 Federal Register Definition of Harm under the ESA
Associations
2004 - Present Puget Sound ESA Business Coalition Chair 2004 - Present Washington Forest Protection Association Legal Comittee 1999 - Present Washington State Bar Association Member
Speaking
2007 Regional Endangered Species Act Conference Endangered Species and Project Permitting 2007 Land Use Law Environmental Law 2007 Idaho Water Law Conference Water Law 2007 Alternative Energy Seminar Alternative Energy Topics 2006 Washington Wetlands Conferece Wetlands Law and Environmental Law
Updated: Mar 08, 2026