Martha O. Pagel
Shareholder
503-540-4260 Direct (Salem)
503-796-2872 Direct (Portland)
mpagel@schwabe.com
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Professional Experience
Martha Pagel is a recognized regional leader in water law and natural resources, and was named by her peers as an Oregon "Super Lawyer" based on her extensive experience and professional accomplishments. Before joining Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, she served Oregon's past four governors in various offices related to Natural Resources Management, including eight years as Director of the Oregon Water Resources Department. Other government positions included: Director of the Oregon Department of State Lands; Governor's Senior Policy Advisor for Natural Resources; and Assistant Attorney General in the Natural Resources Section of the Oregon Department of Justice.
As a shareholder at Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, Ms. Pagel assists a wide range of clients on water, natural resources, and government relations matters, including — farmers, ranchers, regional utilities involved in hydroelectric project re-licensing, small cities planning for future water supply needs, wineries and developers. She has also teamed with Schwabe land use and business lawyers to develop an emphasis in destination resort development, with projects in Central and Southern Oregon.
She is a frequent speaker on water law, natural resources and the Endangered Species Act before her peers at Continuing Legal Education programs, as a guest lecturer in area law schools, and before industry groups.
Professional Accomplishments
Ms. Pagel has an "AV" Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, and has been selected by her peers to be listed among The Best Lawyers in America. Law & Politics magazine named her a "Super Lawyer" in Water and Natural Resources. She has a #1 (top listing) in Environmental Law from Chambers USA. She is a frequent speaker at Continuing Legal Education classes on water rights, the Endangered Species Act, watershed management and alternative dispute resolution in natural resources. She has been an invited speaker before the Smithsonian Institution Conference on the Environment, Interstate Council on Water Policy, Western States Water Council, and Western Governors Association. She served two years as a member of the Board of Directors for the Oregon Concrete and Aggregate Producers Association, and was chair of that group's Environmental Committee. For five years, she was a member of the Oregon Dispute Resolution Commission.
Admitted to Practice
Oregon State Courts
Washington State Courts
United States District Court, District of Oregon
United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit Publications
Ms. Pagel frequently contributes to the Oregon Insider, Western Water Law and Policy Reporter, and Water Report newsletters; as well as various trade publications on water and natural resources issues.
Education
Willamette University College of Law, Juris Doctor degree, magna cum laude (1983)
San Diego State University, Bachelor of Arts degree, with highest honors (1976)
Articles
Nearly 100 years later, Oregon water management needs revisiting
The Intersection Of Federal ESA Regulations And State Water Law
Oregon Water Law Questions and Answers
Oregon Water Law Basics
Water Rights for Builders and Developers
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