Ellison Schneider Harris & Donlan is a law firm focusing on energy, water, land use, and environmental law. From power plant siting and greenhouse gas emission compliance issues to navigating the complexities surrounding California water rights and water quality issues, Ellison Schneider Harris & Donlan is dedicated to providing consistent, high-quality legal advice and creative solutions to achieve the best possible outcome for our clients’ complex legal and regulatory needs. Since its founding in 1990, the firm’s goal has been to combine small firm service with large firm sophistication and expertise. The firm accomplishes the former by focusing on energy, water, environmental law and related matters. At the same time, the firm provides “big firm” experience and resources capable of dealing comprehensively with the most sophisticated problems within these areas of specialization. Most of the firm’s attorneys have years of experience in larger firms or government agencies (such as the California Department of Justice, California Energy Commission, California Public Utilities Commission or the State Water Board) or both. In addition, the firm has a full staff of highly experienced paralegals and other support staff that enable our attorneys to provide the cost-efficient and timely service that our sophisticated clients expect and deserve. The firm’s attorneys and staff have longstanding working relationships with scientists, engineers and other experts with experience in energy, water, land use and environmental matters. The firm also maintains strong working relationships with the Legislature, the Governor’s Office, and agency appointees and staff.