Maria O'Brien
500 Fourth Street, NW, Suite 1000, P.O. Box 2168 Albuquerque, New Mexico 87103
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Modrall Sperling
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Overview
Maria O'Brien has practiced in the areas of Natural Resources, Environmental and Utility law for more than fifteen years. Her primary focus is on water resources, water quality, and related regulatory matters including National Environmental Policy Act ("NEPA") and Endangered Species Act ("ESA") compliance. She represents clients from both public and private sectors before the Office of the New Mexico State Engineer, the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission, and in state and federal court. Maria's experience includes permitting of water and energy projects, the purchase and lease of water rights, water utility matters, litigation involving protection and acquisition of water resources, water planning and water quality issues.
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Awards
Water Law, Albuquerque (2019)
Water Law, Albuquerque (2016)
Water Law, Albuquerque (2013)
- Best Lawyers in America® in Water Law, 2007-present
- Chambers USA Directories of America's Leading Lawyers for Business and Environment in Natural Resources & Regulated Industries: Water Law, 2006-present
- Benchmark Litigation, The Definitive Guide to America's Leading Litigation Firms and Attorneys, Future Litigation Star in New Mexico, 2013-present
- Southwest Super Lawyers® (derived from a lawyer survey), 2014
- Best Lawyers Lawyer of the Year in Water Law - Albuquerque, 2013
Education
University of New Mexico, J.D.
Graduated 1991
University of Rhode Island, MS
Graduated 1988
Connecticut College, BA
Graduated 1984
Contact Details and Office Locations
Office: (505) 848-1800
500 Fourth Street, NW, Suite 1000, P.O. Box 2168
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87103
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87103
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