Max Jones

Attorney - Environmental and Water Law @Schroeder Law Offices, Pc

Portland, OR, US

Prepare property and water right due diligence reports, analyzing for potential issues with state and federal agencies in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho· Support individual and special districts in negotiations including property acquisitions, USFS Special Use Permits, leases, title transfers, and easements· Assist private water associations with formation, bylaws, rules and regulations, inclusion and exclusion of lands, public meeting requirements, voting, elections, and reducing the overall “scope of liability” for directors/officers· Represent clients in administrative proceedings before the Oregon Water Resources Department in disputes regarding water use, permit amendments, reservoir applications, extension of time applications, and in-stream transfers· Advocate for water utilities in proposed rate adjustment proceedings before the Oregon Public Utility Commission· Manage and coordinate the consultant work of hydrogeologists, geomorphologists, and development consultants· Publish legal articles in leading industry magazines, present at conferences, and represent the firm at marketing events

Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Bachelor's Degree, Political Science and Religious Studies

Santa Clara University School of Law

Doctor of Law - JD