Tom Brett

Tom advises clients on matters related to environmental and energy regulation, compliance, permitting and litigation.

Tom has experience litigating environmental matters before federal district, circuit courts and California state courts; he also has experience with environmental review processes for energy leasing on public lands. He draws from this experience to help clients navigate the often-complex environmental regulatory landscape.

• Litigated claims arising under cornerstone environmental and administrative laws, including the: Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, National Environmental Policy Act, Resources Conservation and Recovery Act, Administrative Procedure Act, California Environmental Quality Act and California’s Proposition 65 law.
• Experienced in administrative review and public comment processes for mineral leasing on federal public lands.

Education

• University of Michigan Law School, J.D., 2016
• University of Colorado, B.A., 2011; Phi Beta Kappa

Admissions

• Minnesota, 2022
• California, 2017

Languages

Professional Activities

• Minnesota Bar Association
• California Bar Association