Richardson, Steven

Steven Richardson’s practice reflects 20 years’ experience in key staff roles on Capitol Hill and at the US Department of Interior and over a decade in private law practice. He focuses on regulation, public policy, and litigation in complex, high-profile matters involving water, wetlands, hydroelectric, land, energy, and environmental law. Mr. Richardson has extraordinary experience in successfully resolving complex water quality and allocation disputes and is a leader in helping companies site electric generation facilities and transmission lines. He has unique expertise in promoting and defending projects in environmentallysensitive locations and fast-growing urban areas. Mr. Richardson also represents clients in “green building” and related energy efficiency issues and in defending against challenges under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). He regularly writes and speaks on the legal, environmental, and social barriers to obtaining authority for new generation and transmission facilities. Steven is practicing with Wiley Rein, LLP in their Washington, D.C. office.