The Law Offices of Stephan C. Volker is a public-interest environmental law firm based near Downtown Berkeley, specializing in high-impact civil litigation to protect endangered environmental resources and principles. With a dedicated team of three lawyers, the firm is committed to environmental preservation and argues cases before state and federal courts across California and other Western states.
The firm focuses on representing local neighborhood coalitions, various local governments, and individual landowners, with a client roster that includes prominent organizations such as the Sierra Club, Golden Gate Audubon Society, and Pacific Coast Federation of Fishermen’s Associations. Their litigation has led to significant environmental protections, including the establishment of water quality standards for the San Francisco Bay Delta and the development of management plans for national parks and wild rivers.
Services Offered
- Administrative Law
- Air Quality Protection
- Appeals
- CEQA/NEPA
- California Coastal Zone Management
- Climate Change
- Endangered Species Act
- Environmental Justice
- Environmental Torts
- Land Use Planning & Zoning
- Power Plant Siting & Licensing
- Public Lands Management
- Water Law
- Whistleblower Protection
Stephan C. Volker is certified to practice before the United States, California, and Alaska Supreme Courts, and the firm serves clients throughout California and Washington, achieving notable victories in environmental law that have shaped regulatory standards and conservation efforts.
