Successfully represented the Regents of the University of California as lead defense counsel in an unprecedented felony filing involving the death of a research assistant in a lab fire at UCLA. Successfully represented a coalition of small and independent refiners seeking modifications to California’s greenhouse gas regulations, including cap and trade and the low-carbon fuel standard. Represents the Quemetco lead recycling facility in the City of Industry, California, in connection with various regulatory interactions, including an increase of the hours of operation at the facility and extension of its Treatment, Storage and Disposal Facility permits. Represents Peabody Western Coal Company in securing federal permits and environmental approvals for the continued operation of its Kayenta Mine in Arizona and litigation challenging its activities. Represents Golden State Water Company in its regulatory interaction following a methane gas leak from a water well it operated in Hawthorne, California. Represents the California Independent Petroleum Association (CIPA) in litigation challenging state oversight of hydraulic fracturing activity, and has been addressing efforts by cities and counties around the state to regulate the use of hydraulic fracturing and other well stimulation activities. Successfully represented the Navajo Nation in the acquisition of the Navajo Mine on its land in New Mexico from BHP Navajo Coal Co.
He has written three books and dozens of articles on environmental law topics. Craig has consistently affected rule modifications during the regulatory process and through litigation.Ĭraig is a regular speaker and commentator on issues related to energy and the environment in publications such as Forbes, Washington Examiner, SNL FERC Power Report, Power Engineering and Law360. He is noted by Legal 500 as being “experienced in crisis response and management,” as he regularly provides crisis management advice and legal representation in high-profile matters, including those relating to releases of hazardous materials and workplace health and safety incidents. Craig has repeatedly been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America, and in 2013 received the “West Coast Law Firm of the Year” by Oil & Gas Awards.Ĭraig has advised clients in connection with myriad complex regulatory interactions. Among other honors, he was selected in 2014 as one of the Top 100 Lawyers in California by the Daily Journal. His practice focuses on all aspects of environmental and energy law.