Water is an increasingly critical and regulated resource, shaping development, operations, and long-term strategy across industries. PLG helps clients navigate the complex legal and regulatory landscape governing water rights, water supply, and water quality—delivering practical, business-focused guidance in high-stakes environments.
We represent landowners, developers, investors, municipalities, and industrial users in matters spanning transactions, regulatory compliance, and disputes. Our team brings deep experience in both surface water and groundwater regimes, helping clients secure, manage, and optimize water resources while mitigating risk and anticipating regulatory change.
Our approach goes beyond traditional legal counseling. We work with clients on strategic water supply planning and water asset management, including long-term resource development, operational planning, and integration of water considerations into broader business and investment strategies.
We routinely guide clients through complex federal, state, and local regulatory frameworks, including permitting, administrative proceedings, and enforcement actions. Our experience also includes advocacy at the legislative and policy level, giving clients insight into how water law is evolving—and how to stay ahead of it.
Key Areas of Focus
- Water rights and asset management - acquisition, permitting, allocation, leasing, and long-term management of surface water and groundwater rights
- Water supply planning and development - strategic planning and structuring of water resources for industrial, energy, municipal, and large-scale development projects
- Regulatory permitting and compliance - representation before state agencies and local districts in surface water and groundwater permitting, compliance, and enforcement matters
- Transactions involving water assets - due diligence, structuring, and negotiation of water-related components in real estate, energy, and corporate transactions
- Project development and land use - advising on water-related issues in infrastructure, industrial, and real estate development, including lakes, reservoirs, and water access rights
- Administrative proceedings and litigation - first-chair representation in contested case hearings, regulatory disputes, and related litigation involving water rights and water quality
- Policy and legislative advocacy - advising on and influencing the development of water law and policy at the state and local level
- Strategic counseling - ongoing advice on water sourcing, sustainability initiatives, and long-term planning for water-dependent operations