Water Law - BKBH attorneys are uniquely qualified to provide representation and advice to individuals, businesses, irrigation districts and other local governments on all substantive areas of water law, including activities to acquire, perfect, and defend surface and ground water rights. In addition, BKBH attorneys represent clients in various water-related regulatory issues with State and Federal agencies concerning stream bed alteration permits, 404 and 310 permits and efforts to protect water quality and various species of wildlife in Montana's lakes, rivers and streams. BKBH has assisted clients in transferring or leasing water rights within real estate transfers or water right transactions.
BKBH attorneys are also qualified to represent our clients on various water issues relating to land use, eminent domain and inverse condemnation, public agency law, including local agency elections, water and sewer district matters, and issues that require environmental evaluation pursuant to MEPA and NEPA.
Firm members have represented clients in front of such entities as the Montana Water Court, the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation, the Department of Environmental Quality and state district courts. In addition, BKBH's governmental affairs group routinely explore legislative solutions as an alternative to meet our clients' needs.
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