Charles Blumenfeld
- Seattle
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Ranked by Chambers USA as one of “America’s Leading Environmental Lawyers" for a decade, Chuck assists his clients with environmental regulatory compliance.
Chuck Blumenfeld represents clients in permitting and enforcement matters under the federal and state Clean Water Act; Clean Air Act; Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA); Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA); and Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA). Chuck also works with clients on the siting of major facilities, such as mines and power generation projects.
Areas of focus
Education & Credentials
Education
- University of Washington, B.A., 1966
- University of Washington School of Law, J.D., 1969
Bar and Court Admissions
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Washington
- Supreme Court of the United States
Related Employment
- University of Washington, Associate Vice President for Alumni Relations and Executive Director of UW Alumni Association, 2007-2009
- Perkins Coie, Partner, 1999-2007
- Bogle & Gates PLLC, Seattle, WA, Associate, 1973-1978, Partner, 1978-1999
- Office of U.S. Senator Henry M. Jackson, Washington, D.C., Legislative Counsel, 1969-1972
Professional Recognition
Ranked by Chambers USA, as “America’s Leading Business Lawyers," 2005-2007; “America’s Leading Environmental Lawyers," 2010-2020
Listed in Super Lawyers Magazine, “Washington's Super Lawyers," 2001-2023
Listed in The Best Lawyers in America
Listed in Who’s Who in America
Listed in Corporate Counsel, “Best Lawyers: Environmental and Natural Resource Law," 2004-2005
Impact
Professional Leadership
- American Bar Association, Standing Committee on Environmental Law, Section Liaison, 1986-1992
- American Bar Association, Section on Environment, Energy and Resources, Member of Council, 1983-1986
- Washington State Bar Association, Executive Board, 1977-1979
Community Involvement
- University of Washington Foundation, Board of Directors, 2023-present
- University of Washington Law School Engagement Committee, 2020-present
- The Henry M. Jackson Foundation, Board of Governors, 2009-2024
- Virginia Mason Foundation Board of Directors, 2014-2019
- Alliance for Education, Board of Trustees, 2007-2010
- University of Washington Alumni Association, Board of Trustees, 1999-2006; President, 2005-2006
- University of Washington Law School Alumni Association, Board of Trustees, 1998-2004
- ACT Theatre, Board Member, 1998-2004
- Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce, Alaska Committee (former Chair) and Environmental Committee (former Chair)