Thornton Energy, Oil & Gas Lawyers

formerly Director Metropolitan Consumer Protection Agency, Multnomah County, Oregon member of Oregon and Washington State and Federal Bars. Practiced 45 years in environmental ,, franchise, complex commercial litigation, business torts and land use planning. oil and gas.

Early in his career, Don became a part of legal history when he served as counsel at the trial and appellate levels in the famous “snail darter” case (Tennessee Valley Authority v. Hill, 437 U.S. 153 [1978]), litigated under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. The litigation resulted in a successful review by the U.S. Supreme Court. In addition to practicing law in Chicago and the Pacific Northwest, Don has also taught law and served in senior administrative positions at the University of Puget Sound, University of Michigan, and University of Tennessee law schools.

Since joining GTH in 1982, Don’s practice...