Lynn T. Manolopoulos
Lynn Manolopoulos represents a wide range of industrial, commercial, and individual clients in complex environmental matters involving state and federal laws and regulations. Her practice includes environmental enforcement defense, compliance counselling, Brownfields redevelopment, permitting, and the defense of cost recovery and citizen suit litigation. A chemical engineer by training, Lynn brings a technical perspective to the full spectrum of environmental issues, from regulatory and litigation matters and compliance counselling to transactions involving the redevelopment and refinancing of contaminated properties.
Lynn takes a practical, client-focused approach, tailoring environmental legal strategies to align with business objectives and risk tolerance. She works closely with her clients through regular communication, building strong relationships and enabling her to serve as a trusted advisor to her clients not only on environmental matters but also on broader business considerations.
Practice Highlights
State and federal superfund
Clean Water Act
Auditing
Brownfields Redevelopment
Citizen Suits
Enforcement
Environmental Claims Involving the U.S. As a Liable Party
Federal Superfund
State Superfund
Water Permitting
Admitted to Practice
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Washington, 1991
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Alaska, 2006
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U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
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U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington
Education
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J.D., University of California, Los Angeles School of Law, 1991
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M.B.A., California State University, Fullerton, 1998
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B.S., Chemical Engineering, University of Washington, 1984
Professional Recognition
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- Selected to "Alaska's Legal Elite," Alaska Business, 2025
- Named as one of "America's Leading Lawyers for Business" by Chambers USA in Environment (Washington), 2005-2025; Received "Band 1" ranking 2011-2016
- Named one of the "Best Lawyers in America" in Environmental Law by Best Lawyers, 2013-present
- Selected to "Washington Super Lawyers" in Environmental Law, Thomson Reuters, 2012-2015
- Named as one of "500 Leading Lawyers in Environmental & Energy Law" by Lawdragon, 2024
- Received the "H. Stewart Tremaine Award" for exemplary teamwork, Davis Wright Tremaine, 2014