We are delighted to announce that the firm has been named “Natural Resources Law Firm of the Year” by US News & World Report’s Best Law Firms for 2020.  Only one law firm in the country is selected for each practice as “Law Firm of the Year”.

Richard Agnew, Chair, said in a statement to the firm, “Since our inception, Van Ness Feldman has represented clients interpreting and adhering to the nation’s natural resources laws and policies.  Through four decades, our talent has been involved in this important area of law, which is so critical to our clients.  We are honored that our team’s collective work which intersects with all core areas of the firm’s focus, has been recognized as the finest in the country.  It is especially gratifying to see our next-generation Natural Resources team is carrying forward the standards of excellence for which the firm is known.”

We are also proud that all of our other foundational areas of focus including Energy, Environmental, Environmental Litigation, Native American, Natural Resources and Oil & Gas Law received Tier 1 recognition for two years in a row.  See below for a complete list of the firm’s 2020 Best Law Firms rankings.

Van Ness Feldman 2020 Best Law Firm Rankings