Maureen is an Environmental and Litigation Attorney and partner of Summit Law Group, PLLC, an innovative Seattle law firm that is at the forefront of revolutionizing the practice of law.  Maureen brings her significant background in environmental law to NNRG’s Advisory Board after having assited with development of the legal aspects of our NW Neutral program.  Maureen’s practice includes environmental regulatory work and litigation, as well as commercial litigation and resolving business disputes.  Maureen’s environmental practice involves representing public and private entities, include non-profits, in regulatory and litigation matters.  Maureen has experience in the following areas of law: CERCLA (including Natural Resource Damage claims); RCRA; Clean Air Act; Clean Water Act; Model Toxics Control Act; SEPA/NEPA; climate change/carbon markets; and water rights.   Her litigation practice has particular emphasis on commercial disputes, insurance, real estate, environmental, land use and Indian law.  She has represented clients in state and federal courts, at the trial level, and on appeal.  She has also represented clients in domestic and international arbitrations.  Although she litigated matters through trial, she also believes in accomplishing negotiated resolution of disputes when possible.

Maureen is a graduate of Smith College (B.A. 1995) and the University of Washington School of Law (J.D. 2000).  Maureen is a member of the Washington State Bar Association; King County Bar Association; American Bar Association and is admitted to practice in the Western District of Washington and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.  Maureen is also currently a Board Member of the Crisis Clinic.