Education
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Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., 1979
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University of Wyoming, B.S., with honors, 1975
Bar Admissions
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District of Columbia
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Wyoming
Court Admissions
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U.S. Supreme Court
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U.S. Courts of Appeals for the District of Columbia, 5th, 6th, 8th, 9th and 10th Circuits
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U.S. District Courts for the District of Columbia and Wyoming
Awards and Honors
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John Martin represents clients in complex litigation involving natural resources and environmental issues.
John has litigated a number of cases under various environmental laws including the National Environmental Policy Act, the Endangered Species Act, the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, and Superfund. He has developed a particular focus on the application of environmental regulation to the energy industry. In addition to federal district court litigation, John has argued several cases before the U.S. Courts of Appeals, including both appeals and regulatory matters. He represents clients before the Interior Board of Land Appeals and in administrative proceedings at the Environmental Protection Agency.
Early in his career, John served as an attorney in the Solicitor’s Office at the Department of the Interior and, later, as a trial lawyer with the Lands and Natural Resources Division of the Department of Justice. At DOJ John litigated cases under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, the Clean Air Act, and the Clean Water Act, and received a Special Achievement Award.
John has contributed to various publications, and has served as co-author to three environmental law texts. He is also a frequent speaker on various environmental and natural resource topics and co-chair of the firm’s Energy and Environmental Litigation group.
Representative Reported Cases
- Northern Cheyenne Tribe v. Norton, 503 F.3d 836 (9th Cir. 2007); argued on behalf of oil and gas companies in successful defense of challenge to BLM compliance with NEPA.
- American Petroleum Inst. v. Johnson, 541 F.Supp.2d 165 (D.D.C. 2008); argued on behalf of individual company in successful challenge to EPA regulations promulgated under Clean Water Act.
- United States ex rel. Costner v. URS Consultants, Inc., 317 F.3d 228 (8th Cir. 2003); successful defense at trial and appeal of action against contractor at Superfund site.
- United States v. Cello-Foil Products, Inc., 100 F.3d 1227 (6th Cir. 1996); lead counsel in successful defense of CERCLA action.
- Marathon Oil Co. v. Lujan, 937 F.2d 498 (10th Cir. 1991); successful litigation over oil shale claims under 1872 Mining Law.
- City of Waukesha v. EPA, 320 F.3d 228 (D.C. Cir. 2003); argued regulatory appeal of rulemaking under Safe Drinking Water Act.
- State of Ohio v. EPA, 838 F.2d 1325 (D.C. Cir. 1988); argued CERCLA regulatory matter.
Representative Matters
- Defended several major enforcement actions under the Clean Water Act on behalf of natural resource companies and governmental entity, resolved by consent decrees (2003 – 2007).
- Defended chemical company against major administrative enforcement action under Toxic Substances Control Act; resolved in administrative settlement with EPA (2005).
- Testified before Congressional task force concerning revisions to NEPA (September 2005).
- Represented State of Wyoming in Clean Water Act and Endangered Species Act matters (2004-2005).
- Represent oil and gas concerns in a series of NEPA actions arising from coalbed natural gas operations in Wyoming and Montana; cases venued in Wyoming and Montana (2004 – present).
- Participated in permitting major offshore Alaska exploration project and successfully defended challenges in 9th Circuit, Federal District Court, and Interior Board of Land Appeals (2002).
Professional Affiliations:
Bar Association of the District of Columbia
American Bar Association, Natural Resources Law Section
Wyoming Bar Association
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