Natural Resources, Environmental, and Agricultural Law
Mattson Ricketts has one of the leading reputations in the state in representing individuals, businesses, and associations in the areas of Natural Resources, Environmental, and Agricultural Law. The focus in this area ranges from water rights to environmental litigation to advising clients on the environmental ramifications of real estate purchases. We represent clients in both Nebraska state and federal courts in cases involving environmental claims. Mattson Ricketts represents a substantial number of livestock operations and businesses from which the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality ("NDEQ") or the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") seeks civil penalties. In addition, the firm also represents a significant number of livestock feeding operations in all facets of their operations from acquiring and defending zoning and environmental permits to nuisance cases. The firm also provides representation to agricultural producers involved in disputes with various branches of the United States Department of Agriculture ("USDA") including the Farm Service Agency ("FSA") and the Natural Resources Commission Service ("NRCS").
Litigation