Mark W. Schneider Of Counsel

For more than 25 years, Mark Schneider has served as a mediator and arbitrator. He resolves disputes in matters involving environmental cleanups, allocations, and natural resource damages; citizen suits and government enforcement actions; insurance; energy; real estate; land use; business transactions; and torts, contracts, and commercial litigation. Drawing on the deep knowledge he acquired throughout his career, Mark brings a highly informed understanding of the complexities and practical considerations relevant to resolving disputes.

Mark is now focusing his practice primarily on mediation and arbitration. He previously served as lead counsel in some of the most significant environmental matters in the country, including the Lower Duwamish Waterway Superfund Site, Portland Harbor Superfund Site, and Kalamazoo River Superfund Site. He represented clients in landmark sediment, groundwater, and natural resource damage proceedings, as well as in litigation and negotiations with the United States regarding government's contributions to contamination at government contractor facilities.

Mark’s practice involved the full range of environmental, energy, natural resource, and land use issues. He assisted clients with permitting, compliance, and regulatory matters under federal and state laws, including the Clean Water Act (CWA), Clean Air Act (CAA), Endangered Species Act (ESA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and various state statutes. He also represented clients in environmental litigation matters, including the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA), State Superfund, and multiparty allocation proceedings; natural resource damage claims; defense of project permits, licenses, and other governmental approvals; government enforcement actions; Total Maximum Daily Load matters; investigations; toxic tort; insurance recovery; and citizen suits. Additionally, he advised clients on climate change and sustainability issues. 

Mark is an elected fellow of the American College of Environmental Lawyers and is rated as a Band One lawyer by Chambers USA.